442 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 · Cumberland County
A Place to be .Yourself and Celebrate Your Life
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Typically 93% full (77 of 83 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.
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Thornwald Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Carlisle, PA, with 83 certified beds and an average of about 77 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.31 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.88 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $9,110 in the recent record.
None noted in the public data.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,360–$14,410/mo (median $12,530) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,930–$7,840/mo (median $6,170) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Harrisburg prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (16 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | Fine | $9,110 |
442 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityThornwald Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Carlisle, PA area typically runs $11,360–$14,410 per month (median $12,530, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Thornwald Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.31 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Thornwald Home has 16 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 93% full (77 of 83 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Thornwald Home in Carlisle, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 83 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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