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A+
Excellent

PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME

560 EAST THIRD ST · ERIE, PA 16512

8148714531 · Government - State

107 beds102 residents195 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A+
Excellent
Total Staff
A+
Excellent
RN Staff
A+
Excellent
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME receives an overall staffing grade of A+ (Excellent). With 5.6381 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 1.74 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 17.75% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (18.31% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

⚠️18.31% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
Total Nurse HPRD
5.6381hrs/resident/day▲ 1.74
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
1.3641hrs/resident/day▲ 0.68
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
17.75%
5.9358 weekday → 4.8824 weekend
Agency Staff
18.31%
9.63% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.9514hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.9396hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.6653std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Erie County Average+1.68 HPRD
3.96
05.64 HPRD
vs. Pennsylvania State Average+1.74 HPRD
3.90
05.64 HPRD
vs. National Average+1.74 HPRD
3.90
05.64 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS AND SAILORS HOME ★
ERIE · This facility
—
A+
5.63811.3641★★★★☆
NIGHTINGALE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
ERIE
1.6 mi
C
3.64780.5146★★★☆☆
SARAH REED SENIOR LIVING
ERIE
1.6 mi
C
4.26060.5163★★★★★
TWINBROOK HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
ERIE
3.1 mi
C
3.51050.4664★★☆☆☆
LECOM AT PRESQUE ISLE, INC
ERIE
4.2 mi
A
4.4480.7972★★★★★
GREENFIELD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
ERIE
4.3 mi
D
2.97090.5034★☆☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
8
Total Deficiencies
$176,348
Fines Assessed
Mar 7, 2025Health
4 deficiencies cited
▼
Apr 26, 2024Health
2 deficiencies cited
▼
May 16, 2023Health
2 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
▼

Penalty History

May 16, 2023Fine
$176,348
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.