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Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home
560 East Third St., Erie, PA 16512 · Erie County · (814) 871-4531
107 certified beds, about 98 residents a day · Government - State · Medicaid since 2009
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 39A434 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 13, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 10 health citations since April 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.83 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.46 of those hours.
35.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 10 health citations on file.
March 13, 2026Standard inspection · 4 citations · risk-based survey (a shorter visit CMS gives only to higher performing homes)
- E Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to make certain that the necessary resident information was communicated to the receiving health care provider upon transfer to the hospital for three of three residents reviewed (Residents R1, R5, and R9).
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide evidence that non-pharmacological interventions (interventions attempted to calm a resident other than medication) were attempted prior to the administration of an as needed (PRN) psychotropic (mind altering) medication for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R100). Review of facility policy entitled Psychotropic Medication Use & GDR Process dated 2/2/26, indicated Residents who use psychotropic medications shall also receive non-pharmacological interventions to facilitate reduction or discontinuation of the psychotropic drugs. And non-pharmacological interventions will be utilized and documented in the EMAR [electronic medication administration record]. [...]
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure adequate safety measures were implemented per physician's orders by not attaching leg rests (supportive device attached to a wheelchair for the feet to rest upon) to the wheelchair during transport for four residents reviewed (Residents R45, R73, R75, and R101).
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical record and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure recommendations made from the consultant pharmacist were acted upon for one of five residents reviewed (Resident R66). Review of facility policy entitled Medication Regimen Review [MRR] dated 2/2/26, indicated The MRR includes review of the medical record in order to prevent, identify, report, and resolve medication-related problems, medication errors, or other irregularities., The pharmacist shall communicate any irregularities to the facility., The facility shall provide the licensed pharmacist. answers to the previous month's pharmacy recommendations. and Facility staff shall act upon all recommendations. [...]
March 7, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide oxygen according to physician's orders and failed to promote cleanliness and help prevent the spread of infection for three of five residents reviewed regarding respiratory care equipment (Residents R6, R30, and R38).
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a PRN (as needed) anti-anxiety psychotropic (any drug that affects brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior) medication had clinical rationale identified for the use beyond the limitation of 14 days for one of 23 residents reviewed (Resident R4).
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, observations, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food was stored in accordance with standards for food safety in a resident pantry in one of two refrigerators reviewed (Unit A pantry).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and infection control records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure measures were in place to monitor and prevent legionella in the facility water.
April 26, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, facility documentation and clinical record, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that one of 22 residents reviewed was free of neglect during care. (Resident R11)
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy and clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to review and/or revise resident care plans for two of 22 residents reviewed (Residents R27 and R57).
Fire safety inspections
10 fire safety citations on file: 5 on March 13, 2026, 4 on March 7, 2025, 1 on April 26, 2024.
Every fire safety citation10 citations
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Meet other general requirements.
- C Meet other general requirements.
- B Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- B Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- D Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
- B Meet other general requirements.
- B Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- B Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.83 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.46 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.00 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.37 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 34.2% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 2.96 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 6.17 on weekdays and 5.00 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 14.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.19 in April to June 2025 to 5.83 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.83 | 1.46 | 6.17 | 5.00 | 14.3% | 0 of 90 | 98 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.60 | 1.38 | 5.86 | 4.92 | 14.6% | 0 of 92 | 101 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.63 | 1.36 | 5.93 | 4.88 | 18.3% | 0 of 92 | 102 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.19 | 1.51 | 6.52 | 5.36 | 30.4% | 0 of 91 | 103 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Pennsylvania
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.44 | $18.88 to $22.52 | 67,740 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.74 | $29.02 to $35.01 | 38,260 |
| Registered nurses | $46.36 | $38.75 to $50.35 | 146,520 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.9 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.6 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.8 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 13, 2026: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 13, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 13, 2026: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 13, 2026: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
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- Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC Erie, 2.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Twinbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Erie, 3.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Lecom at Presque Isle, Inc Erie, 4.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Greenfield Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Erie, 4.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 54 citations
- Millcreek Manor Erie, 4.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 29 citations
Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 13, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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