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Thornwald Home
442 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Thornwald Home is a Non-profit, church related nursing home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, certified for 83 beds and caring for about 77 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 7, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 47.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cumberland Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 37 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.3 | 19.3 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.4% | 43.8% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,110 | $8,018 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Dec 2025, 12 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×12 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0909 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 21 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.4%, RNs 45.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.9% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.1% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.7% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: United Church Of Christ Homes.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2009 |
| United Church of Christ Homes | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1981 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2025 |
| Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2025 |
| Fulton Bank, N.A. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2015 |
| Pennsylvania Association of Director of Nursing Administration (Padona | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2024 |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| United Church of Christ Homes | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Cumberland County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Village Retirement Center | Mechanicsburg | 69 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 17.4 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Chapel Pointe At Carlisle | Carlisle | 59 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.4 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Cumberland Crossings Retirement Community | Carlisle | 58 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13.8 | — | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Messiah Lifeways At Messiah Village | Mechanicsburg | 118 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | $8K | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Sarah A Todd Memorial Home | Carlisle | 117 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5.1 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Shippensburg Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | Shippensburg | 125 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 10.4 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Claremont Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Carlisle | 282 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 13.1 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Gardens At Camp Hill, The | Camp Hill | 95 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 45.3 | $10K | 1 Jul 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Cumberland County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Thornwald Home been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Thornwald Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Thornwald Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Thornwald Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cliftonlarsonallen LLP, Conrad Siegel Investment Advisors, Inc and United Church of Christ Homes. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Thornwald Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.