TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME
55 SOUTH SECOND STREET, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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How TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME Compares
TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME is a 65-bed for-profit nursing facility in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.2%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 65 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chambersburg, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.4% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (65% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 6.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (92% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.1% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME with other nursing homes in Chambersburg.
How is TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME addressing its health inspections 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 SHOOK HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.4% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.2% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 65 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does TRANSITIONS HEALTHCARE SHOOK HOME lag behind other Chambersburg options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Chambersburg
Chambersburg sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 30,172 (19.5%)
- Median age
- 41.7 years
- Median household income
- $63,420
- Median home value
- $186,300
Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chambersburg.
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