William Penn Nursing And Rehab
Lewistown, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395335) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (717) 248-3941 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
William Penn Nursing And Rehab in Lewistown, PA has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
William Penn Nursing And Rehab reports total nurse staffing of 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.6%. CMS rates its staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
William Penn Nursing And Rehab has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
William Penn Nursing And Rehab is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, operating under for-profit, limited liability company ownership since first approval in 1978. The facility is certified for 121 beds and reports an average daily resident census of 116.8.
According to CMS Care Compare, William Penn 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 inspections 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.39, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — William Penn has no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
William Penn is part of the Valley West Health chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from 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?
William Penn Nursing And Rehab has a 4-star overall CMS rating, 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 3.39 hours per resident per day, with 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 35.6%; CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
William Penn is certified for 121 beds with an average daily census of 116.8 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 Valley West Health chain, which includes 12 facilities averaging 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 5, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
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 (717) 248-3941 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 (717) 248-3941 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review William Penn Nursing And Rehab's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395335?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.