Government Medicare Medicaid

PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME

560 EAST THIRD ST, Erie, PA 16512

2.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
107 Certified Beds
56 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 6.26%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 24.06%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 6.55%

Lower is better

How PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME Compares

PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME is a 107-bed government-owned nursing facility in Erie, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.5%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 107 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.

Among the 14 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Erie, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.

By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.1% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (35% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 6.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (104% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME with other nursing homes in Erie.

How is PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME addressing its staffing levels rating?

CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What is PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.1% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 6.5% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 107 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

Where does PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME lag behind other Erie options?

Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.8 stars across 14 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.

The Senior Community Around Erie

Erie sits in Erie County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
48,770 (17.9%)
Median age
39.7 years
Median household income
$52,863
Median home value
$138,500

Demographics for Erie County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Erie.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 39A434
County Erie
Total Beds 107
Occupied Beds 101
Occupancy Rate 94%
Ownership Government - State

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Location

560 EAST THIRD ST, Erie, PA 16512

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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.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.