Nursing homes in Ephrata, PA
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ephrata, part of the Lancaster area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, have access to two nursing homes serving the 17522 ZIP code and the surrounding Lancaster County region. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain a strong average overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Among these options, Fairmount Homes stands out as a top-performing facility, currently holding a perfect 5-star rating for its commitment to providing high-quality skilled nursing care.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Ephrata
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- FAIRMOUNT HOMES1 home
- UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST HOMES1 home
What to look for in Ephrata
- All homes in Ephrata score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Ephrata
| FAIRMOUNT HOMES FAIRMOUNT HOMES · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| EPHRATA MANOR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST HOMES · Large · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Best by sub-rating in Ephrata
Best for staffing
- 1.FAIRMOUNT HOMES5★
- 2.EPHRATA MANOR4★
Best for experience
- 1.FAIRMOUNT HOMES0★
- 2.EPHRATA MANOR0★
Best for compliance
- 1.FAIRMOUNT HOMES5★
- 2.EPHRATA MANOR4★
New to Star Ratings?
Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.