Worst Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania

Many Pennsylvania nursing facilities have been flagged for providing poor care, putting residents at risk of neglect and serious harm. Reports highlight troubled nursing homes that require federal oversight due to repeated violations. At Nursing Home Law Center, we are committed to holding these facilities accountable and protecting vulnerable residents.

How Nursing Homes Are Rated in Pennsylvania

America’s nursing homes are evaluated through Medicare’s Five-Star Rating System and state health inspections. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns ratings based on staffing levels, health and safety violations, and overall care quality. Many Pennsylvania nursing homes have been included in the Special Focus Facility (SFF) candidate list, meaning they have failed multiple state evaluations and require extra inspections by the federal government. Facilities with low ratings often struggle with chronic understaffing, poor infection control, and failure to provide proper medical care.

List of Worst Pennsylvania Nursing Homes

The following Pennsylvania homes have been included in the Special Focus Facility Program, which identifies troubled nursing homes with a persistent record of substandard care. These facilities have been cited for serious health violations, neglect, and safety concerns.

1. Accela Rehab and Care Center At Springfield – Springfield, PA – This rehabilitation facility has been cited for severe understaffing, leaving residents unattended for hours. Reports also document poor care of pressure ulcers and unsanitary conditions, which put vulnerable residents at risk of infections.
2. Baldwin Health Center – Pittsburgh, PA – Repeated violations include serious health and safety concerns, such as medication mismanagement, improper wound care, and nursing errors. Families have filed multiple complaints about neglect and unresponsive staff.
3. Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center – Beaver, PA – This nursing and rehabilitation facility gained national attention during the COVID-19 pandemic due to widespread outbreaks and poor care. Reports show a persistent record of unsanitary conditions, mismanagement of Medicaid services, and failure to provide proper medical treatment.
4. Embassy of Scranton – Scranton, PA – State data highlights serious safety violations, including residents being left in soiled bedding for extended periods and unaddressed fall risks. Families have reported unresponsive staff and substandard care for dementia patients.
5. Grove at Latrobe, The – Latrobe, PA – This nursing home care center is on the SFF candidate list due to a history of medication errors and failure to prevent infections. Medicare and Medicaid Services reports show inadequate staffing and a lack of proper emergency response.
6. Grove at North Huntingdon, The – North Huntingdon, PA – This healthcare center has been flagged for repeated safety violations, including poor care of immobile residents, failure to maintain sanitary conditions, and risks of food contamination.
7. Maple Heights Health & Rehab Center, Llc – Ebensburg, PA – One of the worst nursing homes in Pennsylvania, with numerous state violations for neglect. Reports include residents being given the wrong medications and untreated infections due to staff shortages.
8. Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center – Philadelphia, PA – A Philadelphia nursing home on the federal list due to a persistent record of unsafe conditions, unsanitary rooms, and improper handling of patient medical records. Families have reported neglect and a lack of communication from staff.
9. Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Hazleton, PA – Cited for substandard care, including failure to prevent falls and repeated medication errors. The facility has also faced complaints about physical abuse and lack of supervision for dementia residents.
10. Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center – Taylor, PA – This nursing and rehabilitation facility has been cited for failing to maintain a clean environment, misusing Medicaid funds, and having poor wound care practices, which led to preventable infections.
11. River View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Wilkes-Barre, PA – This facility is a federal oversight candidate due to repeated health violations, including failure to properly monitor residents, unsanitary food handling, and unsafe living conditions.
12. Rochester Residence and Care Center – Rochester, PA – Flagged for repeated safety violations, including failure to prevent bedsores and improper restraint of residents. Reports highlight chronic understaffing and lack of medical supervision.
13. Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center – Pittsburgh, PA – This nursing facility requires more oversight due to substandard care, including improper medication distribution, serious health hazards, and a lack of response to emergencies.
14. Wallingford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cen – Wallingford, PA – A candidate facility for federal intervention due to repeated poor care incidents, including untreated infections, unsanitary conditions, and lack of proper nutrition for residents.
15. Wyndmoor Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Wyndmoor, PA – This nursing home has faced multiple complaints about neglect, financial mismanagement, and improper medical services. Families have reported missing belongings and unresponsive administrators.

In addition to the Special Focus Facilities, these Pennsylvania nursing homes have been flagged for substandard care, numerous health violations, and resident complaints.

1. Arbutus Park Manor – Johnstown, PA
2. Belair Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center – Lower Burrell, PA
3. Cheswick Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, Llc – Cheswick, PA
4. Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg – Mechanicsburg, PA
5. Gardens at Stroud, The – East Stroudsburg, PA
6. Green Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ce – Pottsville, PA
7. Grove at Washington, The – Washington, PA
8. Grove Manor – Grove City, PA
9. Harmar Village Health & Rehab Center – Cheswick, PA
10. Heritage Care Center – Pittsburgh, PA
11. Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown – Johnstown, PA
12. Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center – Nanticoke, PA
13. Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Scranton, PA
14. Loyalhanna Care Center – Latrobe, PA
15. Marywood Heights – Scranton, PA
16. Meadowview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – White Marsh, PA
17. Mountain View, a Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente – Coal Township, PA
18. Mountain View Care and Rehabilitation Center – Scranton, PA
19. Patriot Village – Somerset, PA
20. Platinum Ridge Ctr For Rehab & Healing – Brackenridge, PA
21. Pottsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Pottsville, PA
22. Providence Health & Rehab Center – Beaver Falls, PA
23. Rose City Nursing and Rehab At Lancaster – Lancaster, PA
24. Shenandoah Senior Living Community – Shenandoah, PA
25. Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Pittsburgh, PA
26. Towne Manor West – Norristown, PA
27. Watsontown Rehabilitation And Nursing Center – Watsontown, PA

Common Deficiencies Found in Pennsylvania Nursing Homes

State inspections of Pennsylvania nursing homes often uncover serious health violations that put residents at risk.

Many facilities fail at infection prevention, allowing illnesses to spread due to poor hygiene and unsanitary conditions. Chronic understaffing leaves residents waiting hours for assistance, increasing the risk of falls and medical neglect. Medication errors, including missed doses and overprescriptions, are also common. Many nursing homes fail to provide adequate food and water, leading to malnutrition and dehydration. There is a frequent occurrence of untreated pressure ulcers (bedsores), which often result from improper repositioning and poor wound care.

These deficiencies can indicate neglect or abuse, requiring immediate legal action to protect family members.

Contact a Pennsylvania Nursing Home Attorney for Free Legal Representation

If your family member has suffered neglect in a Pennsylvania nursing home, the attorneys at Nursing Home Law Center are here to help. Our nursing home abuse legal team has extensive experience holding negligent nursing homes accountable and fighting for residents’ rights.

We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe us nothing unless we win your case.

Call us at (800) 926-7565 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.

Sources: Medicare