Thornwald Home
Carlisle, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395802) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,110
Phone: (717) 249-4118 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Thornwald Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Thornwald Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.37 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Thornwald Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,110.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Thornwald Home is a non-profit, church-related nursing home in Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1989. The facility has 83 certified beds and an average daily census of 76.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Thornwald Home holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of about 4.37 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,110.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Thornwald Home, and the facility is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
There is no indication in the data of a chain affiliation, and CMS records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should confirm current details directly with the facility and review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Thornwald Home has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Thornwald Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, with a staff turnover rate of 47.4%; the CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,110.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Thornwald Home, and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Thornwald Home has 83 certified beds with an average of 76.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Thornwald Home has been certified since September 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Thornwald Home scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7172494118 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7172494118 to arrange a visit and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details for Thornwald Home at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395802?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.