Glen Sipper
Jul 2026
First day for my wife in this rehab. It’s one if not the BEST facility she has been in!!! The staff, the facility it self have been OUTSTANDING!!! Thank You!!!!
Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
4000 Linglestown Road4.7(477 ratings)· Harrisburg average: 4.2
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 138
- Inspections
- View history (51 citations)
- Facility type
- Sub-acute rehab and long-term care facility
- Weekend meals
- No kitchen-cooked meals on weekends, sandwiches only
- Therapy space
- On-site gym for physical and occupational therapy
- Nutrition support
- Dietician available to manage nutritional needs
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Harrisburg draws a strong overall Google rating from visitors and family members who praise its cleanliness, friendly front-line staff, and physical/occupational therapy team. However, a notable minority of reviews describe serious lapses in basic care—slow call-button response, patients left in soiled or wet conditions for hours, and billing problems—suggesting inconsistent staffing coverage, especially on nights and weekends.
The Good
- Reviewers repeatedly praise cleanliness and lack of odors
- PT and OT staff singled out as excellent by many reviewers
- Front desk and administrative staff called friendly and helpful
- Strong overall Google rating from hundreds of reviewers
- Activities program and social engagement mentioned positively
The Bad
- Multiple reports of slow or unanswered call-button response
- Several accounts of patients left in soiled or wet conditions for hours
- Repeated complaints that food arrives cold or is low quality
- One detailed report of billing errors and uncredited payments
- Some reviewers note weekend/night staffing feels thinner than weekdays
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 477 reviews.
About Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, provides targeted rehabilitation and medical support designed to help individuals heal, rebuild strength, and return to daily life with confidence. The community emphasizes a caring, home-like environment that prioritizes every aspect of resident well-being.
Rehabilitation services include physical and occupational therapy delivered by a dedicated therapy team, with an on-site gym offering space for residents to work on mobility, strength, and daily-living skills. Nursing staff provide attentive, compassionate care throughout a resident's stay, and a dietician is available to help manage nutritional needs.
Beyond clinical care, the center offers an activities program intended to keep residents engaged and socially connected during their recovery. Rooms are described as spacious and comfortable, contributing to a supportive atmosphere for those working toward returning home or transitioning to their next living situation.
Capitol serves individuals recovering from a range of conditions, helping them regain strength and independence so they can return to their homes, families, and daily routines, or transition to other living arrangements as needed.
Types of Care at Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
4.7overall · 477 ratings combined
4.7★ on Google (477)
wendy Shotzberger
Jul 2026
My mother lives here and I would NEVER recommend it to anyone!
Dalynn Mckinney
Jul 2026
Very nice, clean facility with a friendly and welcoming staff. Everyone was kind, professional, and made the experience pleasant. I would definitely recommend this place.
Marya Mahamadou
Jul 2026
very clean facility and well kept!
Lance pATTON
Jul 2026
Day in and day out these professional people make everything seem enjoyable
Government Inspection History
9 inspection visits in the last three years, 51 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 14, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 5, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 5, 2026
Nov 14, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 13, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 13, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 13, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2025
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2025
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2026
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 23, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 13, 2026
Sep 23, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 8, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 8, 2025
Jun 17, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 28, 2025
Apr 8, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2025
Mar 5, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2025
Dec 23, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 21, 2025
Oct 9, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard17 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Meet other general requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 10, 2024
Dec 21, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 5, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 29, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 29, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 29, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2024
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 5, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 29, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 29, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 5, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offer?
Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center located?
Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is located at 4000 Linglestown Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
What do families say about Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Harrisburg draws a strong overall Google rating from visitors and family members who praise its cleanliness, friendly front-line staff, and physical/occupational therapy team. However, a notable minority of reviews describe serious lapses in basic care—slow call-button response, patients left in soiled or wet conditions for hours, and billing problems—suggesting inconsistent staffing coverage, especially on nights and weekends.
How did Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Capitol Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 51 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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