Nursing homes in State College, PA

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in State College, part of the Centre area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

State College, Pennsylvania, currently hosts four licensed nursing homes serving residents across the 16801 and 16803 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, with two locations achieving the highest 5-star designation. Located within Centre County, Foxdale Village stands out as a top-performing facility, reflecting the varied quality of skilled nursing options available throughout the region.

What to look for in State College

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

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in State College

1. 1
   Foxdale Village

   FOXDALE VILLAGE CORPORATION · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   VILLAGE AT PENN STATE, THE

   LIBERTY LUTHERAN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Small
   5.0
3. 3
   JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK

   JUNIPER COMMUNITIES · Medium
   4.0
4. 4
   EMBASSY OF HEARTHSIDE

   EMBASSY HEALTHCARE · Large
   1.0

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