Pennsylvania facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Pennsylvania, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
1,748facilities
3.1★average rating
474rated 4-5 stars
27%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 657 | 3.0★ | 38.5% |
| Hospitals | 187 | 3.5★ | 39.6% |
| Home Health Agencies | 416 | 3.4★ | 14.9% |
| Hospices | 183 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 305 | 3.1★ | 27.9% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Pennsylvania. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
13,075,943total population
20.4%aged 65+
2,665,932residents 65+
+10.2%65+ growth since 2020
2.3%aged 85+
292people / sq mi
$76,081median household income
9.4%of seniors in poverty
2.5nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 3.1% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (55.0% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Philadelphia
167 facilities
Avg rating3
Pittsburgh
89 facilities
Avg rating2.7
Erie
37 facilities
Avg rating3.4
Harrisburg
33 facilities
Avg rating2.8
Allentown
32 facilities
Avg rating3.6
York
30 facilities
Avg rating3
Lancaster
29 facilities
Avg rating3.7
Bethlehem
24 facilities
Avg rating3.9
State College
18 facilities
Avg rating3.8
Johnstown
17 facilities
Avg rating2.9
Monroeville
17 facilities
Avg rating3
Wilkes-Barre
17 facilities
Avg rating3
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