Thornwald Home
442 Walnut Bottom Road · Carlisle, PA · 17013 · 7172494118
83 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,110 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G July 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
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.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 21, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395802 · certified since September 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.