Lecom at Elmwood Gardens, LLC
Scout 95Erie, PA · 51 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Erie's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,480–$13,290/mo
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Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home
560 East Third St, Erie, PA 16512 · Erie County
Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
87
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (101 of 107 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Erie's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Erie, PA, with 107 certified beds and an average of about 101 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.60 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.38 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.60 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
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
- 107
- Avg. residents/day
- 101
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 39A434
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,480–$13,290/mo (median $11,560) | 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.60
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.38
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.6%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-13
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-13Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2026-03-13Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2026-03-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-03-13Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
2025-03-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-03-07Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
2025-03-07Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-03-07Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Chapel / worship services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
560 East Third St, Erie, PA
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home
How much does Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home cost?
Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home 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 Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home?
Staff provide about 5.60 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home?
Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home have availability?
Typically 94% full (101 of 107 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home offer?
Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 107 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Erie.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
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- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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