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PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME

560 EAST THIRD ST, ERIE, PA 16512
Score: 29 / 100

With a score of 29/100, Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Recent CMS inspections identified 8 deficiencies at Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

8
Total Deficiencies
Mar 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 7 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Mar 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 6, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 30.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $176,348

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 29 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
107
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4