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Lecom at Village Square, LLC

149 West 22ND Street, Erie, PA 16502 · Erie County

LECOM at Village Square is a 110-bed skilled nursing facility. The facility offers short-term rehabilitation and also long-term placement.

4.0CMS overall rating(814) 452-3271 Visit website ↗

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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 91% full (100 of 110 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Erie

Lecom at Village Square, LLC is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Erie, PA, with 110 certified beds and an average of about 100 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lecom Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.50 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.64 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $14,971 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.50 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Erie for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 110
Avg. residents/day: 100
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Lecom Senior Living
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 395672

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$10,480–$13,290/mo (median $11,560)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,710–$7,230/mo (median $5,690)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Erie prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.50; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.64; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 50.6%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 3
Federal fines: 3 ($14,971)
Total penalties: 3
Last standard survey: 2025-12-18
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-18Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2025-12-18Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2025-03-30Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

2025-03-30Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

2024-11-19Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-11-19Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2024-11-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-11-19	Fine	$10,033
2023-08-07	Fine	$1,764
2023-07-17	Fine	$3,174

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Gardens / walking paths

Location

149 West 22ND Street, Erie, PA

Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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Google

2.9

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Common questions about Lecom at Village Square, LLC

How much does Lecom at Village Square, LLC cost?

Lecom at Village Square, LLC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Erie, PA area typically runs $10,480–$13,290 per month (median $11,560, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Lecom at Village Square, LLC's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Lecom at Village Square, LLC 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Lecom at Village Square, LLC?

Staff provide about 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Lecom at Village Square, LLC?

Lecom at Village Square, LLC has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Lecom at Village Square, LLC have availability?

Typically 91% full (100 of 110 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Lecom at Village Square, LLC offer?

Lecom at Village Square, LLC in Erie, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 110 beds.

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