Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove
Duncannon, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395915) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (717) 834-4887 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of about 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove reports about 3.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average of 56.7 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since December 1993. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Allens Cove holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 56.3%, a figure CMS reports as part of its staffing measures.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines and no payment denials on record for this facility — 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials.
Allens Cove is part of the Transitions Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7 across the chain, meaning this facility's 4-star rating is above its chain average.
This profile reflects data drawn from CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection and rating details before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a 56.3% nursing staff turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is listed and no Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds with an average of 56.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Transitions Healthcare chain, which has 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 8, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7178344887 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 7178344887 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395915?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.