Nursing homes in Harrisburg, PA

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Harrisburg, part of the Dauphin area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Harrisburg residents seeking long-term care can evaluate five nursing homes located throughout Dauphin County and the surrounding 17111, 17110, 17112, and 17109 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Homeland Center, operated by Home for the Friendless, stands out as the area's sole 5-star facility recognized for its high-quality care standards.

What to look for in Harrisburg

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

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Harrisburg

1. 1
   HOMELAND CENTER

   HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   CAPITOL REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

   MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large
   3.0
3. 3
   SPRING CREEK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

   SPRING CREEK SNF LLC · Large
   2.0
4. 4
   AMOROSO HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION WOODRIDGE

   AMOROSO WOODRIDGE LLC · Medium
   2.0
5. 5
   RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

   SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large
   2.0

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