Best Skilled Nursing in Erie, Pennsylvania
12 communities found
Erie has 12 skilled nursing communities, all offering residential care, with an average family rating of 3.6 out of 5. Ten of these communities carry Medicare star ratings, averaging 3.8, with four earning five stars and one earning one star. Reviews come from 890 read across the city, and none report Medicaid acceptance or published pricing.
- 12communities
- 3.6average rating, 12 rated
- 890family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Nightingale Nursing & Rehab Center
Erie, Pennsylvania
4.4(112)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
LECOM Institute for Successful Living - Administration
Erie, Pennsylvania
4.4(22)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
Erie, Pennsylvania
4.3(271)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home
Erie, Pennsylvania
4.2(51)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Sarah Reed Senior Living
Erie, Pennsylvania
4(13)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
LECOM Senior Living Center
Erie, Pennsylvania
4(200)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Saint Mary's at Asbury Ridge
Erie, Pennsylvania
3.8(41)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Manchester Commons
Erie, Pennsylvania
3.6(16)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Greenfield Healthcare and Rehab
Erie, Pennsylvania
2.9(22)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
LECOM at Village Square
Erie, Pennsylvania
2.9(71)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
LECOM Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Erie, Pennsylvania
2.5(22)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Twinbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Erie, Pennsylvania
2.6(49)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Erie
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Nightingale Nursing & Rehab Center
4.4 (112 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 139 units
Nightingale Nursing And Rehab Center holds a 4.4 rating from 107 Google reviews, though no written reviews or amenity details were provided.
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LECOM Institute for Successful Living - Administration
4.4 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
4.3 (271 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 115 units
Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation earns a 4.3 rating from 271 reviews, with visitors describing a clean, welcoming building and friendly staff.
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Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home
4.2 (51 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 107 units
Visitors and tour-goers consistently praised the historic grounds, friendly staff, and moving atmosphere of this state veterans home in Erie.
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4 (13 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 106 units
Sarah Reed Senior Living is described as a clean, well-maintained community with longtime, friendly staff and skilled nursing care exceeding hospital-level attention.
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4 (200 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
LECOM Senior Living Center offers skilled nursing and long-term care, holding a 4 out of 5 rating from 195 Google reviewers.
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3.8 (41 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 80 units
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3.6 (16 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 78 units
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Greenfield Healthcare and Rehab
2.9 (22 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 133 units
Reviews for Greenfield Healthcare and Rehab are overwhelmingly negative, citing slow call bell response, disrespectful treatment, and cleanliness and safety concerns.
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2.9 (71 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 110 units
Reviews for LECOM at Village Square are mixed, praising nursing staff's care while noting serious lapses in basic care and communication.
What families say about skilled nursing in Erie
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Erie communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, activities and social life, and medical and nursing care, each cited by 42% of the 12 communities reviewed. Building and grounds draw praise from 25% of communities and cleanliness from 17%. On the concern side, communication with families, cost and billing, and building upkeep each appear in 50% of communities, while medical and nursing care concerns surface in 33%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 42%
- Activities and social life 42%
- Medical and nursing care 42%
- Building and grounds 25%
- Cleanliness 17%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 50%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Building and upkeep 50%
- Medical and nursing care 33%
“The staff is very, very, very helpful, friendly N Respectful. Thank -U 4 everything especially your patience. May GOD ALWAYS BLESS each of you.”
“My husband was there for rehab. They took good care of him, he walks a little better and his speech is coming along! Many thanks to Mary and to Steve who let me in at night.”
“Dr Melaragno quickly got my condition under control after years of struggling under my primary physician's care. Highly recommend him.”
Skilled Nursing in Erie: the figures
- •Of the 10 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 10 have more than 60.
- •10 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.5 out of 5: 5 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (11), wheelchair accessible (11), 24-hour staff (11), medication management (11), on-site nurse (rn) (10), housekeeping (10).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Pennsylvania
Most families in Pennsylvania start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care and independent living, drawing on savings, pensions, Social Security and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a policy was purchased years earlier, can offset part of the monthly cost as well, though families still need to confirm what the policy actually covers and for how long. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps with the cost of care and is worth exploring early, since the application process can take some time.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Pennsylvania.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 12 communities listed in Erie, 890 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Erie ask about.
- Home Care in Pennsylvania: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Erie: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Erie, Pennsylvania?
MyLivingChoice lists 12 skilled nursing long term care communities in Erie, Pennsylvania, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Erie are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Nightingale Nursing & Rehab Center (4.4★, 112 ratings), LECOM Institute for Successful Living - Administration (4.4★, 22 ratings), Walnut Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation (4.3★, 271 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Erie?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Erie has skilled nursing / long term care (12 communities), home health (9 communities), independent living (6 communities), assisted living (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Erie?
Families rate Erie skilled nursing long term care communities 3.6 out of 5 on average, across 890 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Erie skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Erie communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 42%), activities and social life (mentioned for 42%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 42%). The most common concerns are communication with families (50%), cost and billing (50%), building and upkeep (50%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Erie?
Of the 10 Erie communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 10 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Erie nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Erie carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.5 out of 5. 5 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.