Who owns Pennsylvania nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Pennsylvania nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For profit | 413 | 2.4 | 3.44 hrs | 50% |
| Non profit | 222 | 4.0 | 4.39 hrs | 28% |
| Government | 21 | 3.3 | 4.12 hrs | 48% |
Largest chains in Pennsylvania
61% of Pennsylvania nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Pennsylvania.
- GenesIs healthcare37 homes · average 2.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- Saber healthcare group37 homes · average 2.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Marquis health sErvices21 homes · average 3.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- Kadima healthcare group14 homes · average 1.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Wecare centers12 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- EmbasSy healthcare12 homes · average 2.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Lme family holdings11 homes · average 1.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Valley wesT health11 homes · average 3.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Priority healthcare group10 homes · average 3.0 of 5 Medicare stars
- Quality life sErvices10 homes · average 2.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- PresTige healthcare adminisTrative sErvices10 homes · average 3.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Century healthcare9 homes · average 1.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Imperial healthcare group9 homes · average 2.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- PresByterian sEnior living9 homes · average 3.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- Pacs group8 homes · average 2.1 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.