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Homeland Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise friendly and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1901 North Fifth Street, Midtown · Harrisburg, PA 1710295 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.1/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Homeland Center shows a significant divide in experiences; while some families report excellent, personalized care, others have raised serious concerns about neglect and responsiveness. When touring, we strongly recommend asking for specific examples of how the facility handles hygiene and staffing shortages during off-hours to ensure your loved one's safety.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

17 reviews on Google
Homeland Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the attentive nursing staff and clean environment, while others report severe neglect and unprofessional management. Concerns regarding patient hygiene, responsiveness, and a focus on profit over care are recurring themes in negative reviews. Prospective families should be aware of these conflicting experiences, as the quality of care appears inconsistent.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff5.0Clean8.0Activities9.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0Value1.0

Strengths

  • Friendly and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Engaging activities for residents
  • Personalized attention to resident needs

Concerns

  • Neglect and poor hygiene (residents left in soiled conditions) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude management/admissions staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Focus on profit over patient care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2341.02016(1)4.02017(4)4.02018(3)5.02020(3)1.02023(3)2.82024(4)4.02025(1)

Distribution · 19 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the high staffing rating, how do you ensure that staff members are consistently available to assist residents with personal hygiene and incontinence care throughout the day and night?
  • 2I noticed some feedback regarding communication; what is your standard protocol for keeping families updated on their loved one's daily health status and any changes in care?
  • 3With medication management being a critical part of care, could you walk me through your process for ensuring accuracy and timely administration for residents?
  • 4How do you balance the facility's operational goals with ensuring that every resident receives the individualized, compassionate attention they need?
  • 5What specific steps do you take to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and resident dignity, especially during peak hours?
  • 6Can you share how you tailor your activity programs to ensure they remain engaging and inclusive for residents with varying levels of mobility and interest?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The Entire staff from nursing, aides are very friendly, very helpful. So kind to my mother. They catch issues that i would never catch if she lived with me.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★

My dad spent his last 14 months living at Homeland. From the time he moved in, he was made to feel at home and comfortable. During his time there he never had anything negative to say about being there

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

They ignore doctors orders, can't even take time out to give a person a drink of water and are not trained in compassion nor common sense nor have the ability to treat people with decency and dignity.

Family member · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 17 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.73hrs
98%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.56hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
47%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Better than Avg
Here
98.8%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Dauphin
77.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Better than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Dauphin
15.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.9%
US
19.4%
PA
26.0%
Dauphin
23.8%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.7%
Better than Avg
Here
12.7%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Dauphin
19.4%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.9%
Better than Avg
Here
98.9%
US
95.5%
PA
93.5%
Dauphin
92.2%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.5%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Dauphin
15.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.4%
Better than Avg
Here
89.4%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Dauphin
52.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.6%
Better than Avg
Here
81.6%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Dauphin
53.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Dauphin
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)
2 complaint-triggered

Families filed a complaint that led to findings about inadequate care planning, and this facility shows recurring issues with resident assessments, care quality, and fire safety systems across multiple surveys. The main problem areas include resident assessment and care planning, quality of care (particularly mobility and wound care), and fire safety equipment maintenance. While all deficiencies show planned correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues with resident assessments and care quality suggests ongoing challenges in these critical areas.

Feb 4, 2026Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Dec 29, 2025Complaint
1
0656Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Aug 21, 2025Routine
7
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0131Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

0281Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Sep 12, 2024Routine
4
0688Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0585Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Nov 2, 2023Routine
4
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Homeland Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Fry, EvelynW-2 Managing EmployeeRamper, BarryW-2 Managing EmployeeFry, EvelynOfficer / DirectorRamper, BarryOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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