Nursing homes in Erie, PA

Compare 14 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Erie, part of the Erie area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.9★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Erie, Pennsylvania, have access to 14 nursing homes located across the 16511, 16504, 16506, and 16502 ZIP codes. Based on CMS Care Compare data, these facilities within Erie County maintain an average overall rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars. Seven of these local centers have achieved the highest 5-star designation, including Sarah Reed Senior Living, which currently serves as a top-rated option for families seeking quality long-term care in the region.

Homes
14
Avg overall
3.9★
+0.8 vs national
Avg staffing
3.3★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.9★ · 14 homes
5
7 (50%)
4
2 (14%)
3
3 (21%)
2
1 (7%)
1
1 (7%)

What to look for in Erie

  • 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 8 of 14 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 7 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 5 of 14 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Erie

  1. 1
    SARAH REED SENIOR LIVING
    THE SARAH A. REED RETIREMENT CENTER · Medium
    5.0
  2. 2
    Ball Pavilion, The
    THE BALL PAVILION · Medium
    5.0
  3. 3
    LECOM AT ELMWOOD GARDENS, LLC
    LECOM AT ELMWOOD GARDENS, LLC · Medium
    5.0
  4. 4
    FORESTVIEW
    ASBURY COMMUNITIES · Medium
    5.0
  5. 5
    MANCHESTER COMMONS OF PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE
    PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE NETWORK · Medium
    5.0
  6. 6
    Millcreek Manor
    MILLCREEK MANOR · Large
    5.0
  7. 7
    LECOM at Asbury Ridge dba Saint Mary's Asbury Ridg
    Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
    5.0
  8. 8
    WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB
    VALLEY WEST HEALTH · Medium
    4.0
  9. 9
    LECOM At Village Square, Llc
    LECOM AT VILLAGE SQUARE LLC · Medium
    4.0
  10. 103.0

All homes in Erie

SARAH REED SENIOR LIVING
THE SARAH A. REED RETIREMENT CENTER · Medium · Not for Profit
5.04045
Ball Pavilion, The
THE BALL PAVILION · Medium · Not for Profit
5.04052
LECOM AT ELMWOOD GARDENS, LLC
LECOM AT ELMWOOD GARDENS, LLC · Medium · Not for Profit
5.05045
FORESTVIEW
ASBURY COMMUNITIES · Medium · Not for Profit
5.05044
MANCHESTER COMMONS OF PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE
PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE NETWORK · Medium · Not for Profit
5.04054
Millcreek Manor
MILLCREEK MANOR · Large · Not for Profit
5.04054
LECOM at Asbury Ridge dba Saint Mary's Asbury Ridg
Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · Not for Profit
5.05044
WALNUT CREEK NURSING AND REHAB
VALLEY WEST HEALTH · Medium · For Profit
4.04043
LECOM At Village Square, Llc
LECOM AT VILLAGE SQUARE LLC · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04034
TWINBROOK HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
POLLAK HOLDINGS · Medium · For Profit
3.03002
NIGHTINGALE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
ERIE SNF OPERATIONS, LLC · Large · For Profit
3.03024
LECOM AT PRESQUE ISLE, INC
LECOM AT PRESQUE ISLE INC · Large · Not for Profit
3.03034
PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME
Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · Government
2.03012
GREENFIELD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
ABRAHAM SMILOW · Large · For Profit
1.01021

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