PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME

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Care Quality Indicators

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, 7 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.9 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 May 4, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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.

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