Thornwald Home
442 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 · (717) 249-4118
Non profit - Church related · 83 certified beds
Thornwald Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 4 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $9,110 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 11, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 11, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.December 11, 2025 · F0606 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 11, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.December 11, 2025 · F0909 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.July 7, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 21, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.January 30, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 30, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 30, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,110July 21, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.37 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.93 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.88 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.56 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.4% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 83 |
| Average residents per day | 76.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Chapel Pointe at Carlisle Carlisle · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community Carlisle · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sarah a Todd Memorial Home Carlisle · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Carlisle · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Carlisle Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Carlisle · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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