BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER
5225 WILSON LANE, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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How BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER Compares
BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER is a 69-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Mechanicsburg, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.2%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 69 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mechanicsburg, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (35% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (37% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% (29% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER with other nursing homes in Mechanicsburg.
What keeps BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.2% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 69 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BETHANY VILLAGE RETIREMENT CENTER's rating advantage in Mechanicsburg?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg sits in Cumberland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 46,482 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $71,979
- Median home value
- $209,700
Demographics for Cumberland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mechanicsburg.
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