THORNWALD HOME
442 WALNUT BOTTOM ROAD, Carlisle, PA 17013
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How THORNWALD HOME Compares
THORNWALD HOME is a 83-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.8%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 83 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carlisle, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (49% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% (41% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THORNWALD HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THORNWALD HOME with other nursing homes in Carlisle.
What keeps THORNWALD 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 THORNWALD HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.3% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is THORNWALD HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THORNWALD HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 83 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THORNWALD 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 THORNWALD 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 Carlisle
Carlisle sits in Cumberland County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 46,482 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $71,979
- Median home value
- $209,700
Demographics for Cumberland County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carlisle.
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