TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE
25 COVE ROAD, Duncannon, PA 17020
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How TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE Compares
TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Duncannon, 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 (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (27.4%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Duncannon, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (55% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (43% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (25% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE with other nursing homes in Duncannon.
How is TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.4% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE ALLENS COVE lag behind other Duncannon options?
Its 4-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Duncannon
Duncannon sits in Perry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 8,497 (18.4%)
- Median age
- 43.4 years
- Median household income
- $70,660
- Median home value
- $179,400
Demographics for Perry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Duncannon.
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