Ball Pavilion, The
Erie, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395401) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (814) 899-8600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ball Pavilion in Erie, PA has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Ball Pavilion reports total nurse staffing of about 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.0%.
Ball Pavilion has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Ball Pavilion is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Erie, Pennsylvania, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1978. It is licensed for 85 certified beds and has an average daily census of 60.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. The rating breaks down into four components: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.549 hours per resident per day, including 0.857 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
No ownership change has been recorded in the last 12 months, and there is no chain affiliation, abuse icon, or Special Focus status listed for this facility in the provided data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ball Pavilion has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 39.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 85 beds and has an average daily census of 60.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8148998600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 8148998600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395401?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.