Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

HOMELAND CENTER

1901 NORTH FIFTH STREET, Harrisburg, PA 17102

5.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Corporation
95 Certified Beds
97 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

Official Government Ratings

Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 5.4%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 18.52%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.03%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 26.02%

Lower is better

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 395475
County Dauphin
Total Beds 95
Occupied Beds 93
Occupancy Rate 97%
Ownership Non profit - Corporation

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Location

1901 NORTH FIFTH STREET, Harrisburg, PA 17102

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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