HAMILTON ARMS CENTER
336 SOUTH WEST END AVENUE, Lancaster, PA 17603
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How HAMILTON ARMS CENTER Compares
HAMILTON ARMS CENTER is a 94-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lancaster, 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 rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 94 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lancaster, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.9% — worse 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 HAMILTON ARMS CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HAMILTON ARMS CENTER with other nursing homes in Lancaster.
What practices help HAMILTON ARMS CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HAMILTON ARMS CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 94 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HAMILTON ARMS CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does HAMILTON ARMS CENTER lag behind other Lancaster options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 10 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HAMILTON ARMS 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 Lancaster
Lancaster sits in Lancaster County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% 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+
- 97,717 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 38.7 years
- Median household income
- $69,588
- Median home value
- $218,700
Demographics for Lancaster County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lancaster.
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