ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME
5827 MERIDIAN ROAD, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME Compares
ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME is a 119-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 119 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (48% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Gibsonia.
What keeps ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME's staffing levels 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 ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.0% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 52% occupancy across 119 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 ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME?
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 Gibsonia
Gibsonia sits in Allegheny County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% 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+
- 230,745 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $62,320
- Median home value
- $161,600
Demographics for Allegheny County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gibsonia.
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