Lebanon Valley Brethren Home
1200 GRUBB STREET, Palmyra, PA 17078
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Compares
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home is a 88-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Palmyra, 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 health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.6%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Palmyra, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.6% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (30% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8% (67% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Lebanon Valley Brethren Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lebanon Valley Brethren Home with other nursing homes in Palmyra.
What keeps Lebanon Valley Brethren Home's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Lebanon Valley Brethren Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Lebanon Valley Brethren Home keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.6% here versus 4.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Lebanon Valley Brethren Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 88 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Lebanon Valley Brethren Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Lebanon Valley Brethren Home's rating advantage in Palmyra?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Palmyra
Palmyra sits in Lebanon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% 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+
- 27,278 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 41.1 years
- Median household income
- $61,632
- Median home value
- $176,000
Demographics for Lebanon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Palmyra.
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