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Reviewers who commented were mostly visitors or tour-goers rather than resident families, and they consistently praised the historic grounds, friendly staff, and moving atmosphere of this state veterans home in Erie. There isn't much direct feedback here about day-to-day care experiences, since most reviews focus on the site's history, tours, and monuments rather than clinical services.
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Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home is a senior living community in Erie, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 51 reviews.
The Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Erie is a veterans residence offering personal care, domiciliary care, and a continuum of health services. Located on 26 acres overlooking Lake Erie, the facility has served veterans since 1886 and is the oldest of six state veterans homes.
Clinical care is provided by a medical director, nursing staff available 24 hours daily, licensed pharmacists, and therapists specializing in physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Residents receive tailored care plans addressing dietary, social, and spiritual needs, with dental services and social services counseling also available. A professional food service manager and clinical dietitian prepare well-balanced meals adapted to individual therapeutic requirements.
The community emphasizes an active lifestyle with organized activities including holiday parties, billiards tournaments, bingo, concert series performances at the gazebo, and scheduled outings to professional sports games and shopping. Residents have access to an on-site chapel with Tiffany stained glass windows, a barber shop, library, canteen shop, and outdoor courtyards overlooking Lake Erie Bay. Furnished rooms allow residents to personalize their spaces with military memorabilia and family photographs.
Spiritual care is provided by chaplains who conduct religious services and offer counseling. The facility maintains a 4-acre Veterans Memorial Cemetery serving as the final resting place for more than 1,300 veterans dating to the Civil War era, making it the only veterans home maintaining a cemetery. Patriotic monuments on the grounds include the Major General "Mad Anthony" Wayne Blockhouse, an Avenue of Flags representing the five military branches, and a Civil War cannon.
Support services include 24-hour security, transportation via vans and buses equipped with adaptive devices for mobility-limited residents, and a volunteer program with over 115 volunteers assisting with activities, mail distribution, one-on-one visits, and mealtime support. Cable television, internet, and a library are available to residents.
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Help Me Choose4.2overall · 51 ratings combined
4.2★ on Google (51)
Rebecca Cortes
Aug 2026
It's a joke when you guys host an event like today the event that my dad went to WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BREAKFAST was just fruit and cake that's not breakfast for people that's snack I was laughing about it because it's embarrassing I bet people who live there actually get good breakfast but what do I know 😅 I'm just saying do better
Laura Bole
Jun 2026
need more recent pics<br>I believe renavation since.<br>I was so impressed.<br>And that takes a lot.<br>(I do 🤔 what types of photos are allowable to post on a website however. I imagine there are HIPAA limitations?)<br>June 2026
Laura Bole
Jun 2026
need more recent pics I believe renavation since. I was so impressed. And that takes a lot. (I do 🤔 what types of photos are allowable to post on a website however. I imagine there are HIPAA limitations?) June 2026
LeeAnn Scovil
Mar 2025
I've never been here but want to see it for myself. This was once a marine hospital near the garand grounds on the bay. There is a lot of history in this soil/ soul.
Laura Jean
Jun 2024
Wonderful place. Always in need of donations. Support our heroes!
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 20 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 30, 2026
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, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 30, 2026
Meet other general requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2026
Meet other general requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2026
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2026
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2026
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2025
Meet other general requirements.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 7, 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 Jun 7, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 1, 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.
Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home is located at 560 East Third St in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Reviewers who commented were mostly visitors or tour-goers rather than resident families, and they consistently praised the historic grounds, friendly staff, and moving atmosphere of this state veterans home in Erie. There isn't much direct feedback here about day-to-day care experiences, since most reviews focus on the site's history, tours, and monuments rather than clinical services.
Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 20 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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