Ball Pavilion, The
5416 EAST LAKE ROAD, Erie, PA 16511
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How Ball Pavilion, The Compares
Ball Pavilion, The is a 85-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Erie, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.2%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 85 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 14 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Erie, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (28% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (38% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (59% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% (45% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Ball Pavilion, The
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ball Pavilion, The with other nursing homes in Erie.
How is Ball Pavilion, The addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Ball Pavilion, The doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.8% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Ball Pavilion, The doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ball Pavilion, The?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Ball Pavilion, The's rating advantage in Erie?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 14 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Ball Pavilion, The?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Erie
Erie sits in Erie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 48,770 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 39.7 years
- Median household income
- $52,863
- Median home value
- $138,500
Demographics for Erie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Erie.
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