CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
4000 LINGLESTOWN ROAD, Harrisburg, PA 17112
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How CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 138-bed for-profit nursing facility in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (19.1%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 138 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Harrisburg, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Harrisburg.
How is CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 practices help CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 19.1% here versus 23.0% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 138 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Harrisburg?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
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 Harrisburg
Harrisburg sits in Dauphin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 46,922 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $63,123
- Median home value
- $175,700
Demographics for Dauphin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Harrisburg.
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