HOMELAND CENTER
1901 NORTH FIFTH STREET, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HOMELAND CENTER Compares
HOMELAND CENTER is a 95-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Harrisburg, 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 falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 95 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% 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: 18.5% — 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: 5.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.0% — 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 HOMELAND CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HOMELAND CENTER with other nursing homes in Harrisburg.
What keeps HOMELAND 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 practices help HOMELAND 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 HOMELAND CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 95 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HOMELAND CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HOMELAND CENTER's rating advantage in Harrisburg?
Its 5-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 HOMELAND 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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