Skilled nursing · York, PA

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

998 SOUTH RUSSELL STREET, York, PA 17402

5 / 5CMS 50 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

100

Top 1%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 100 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Pennsylvania state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 11.7 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 10.5 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.79 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 38 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + Pennsylvania state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing★★★★★5 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.79
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
4.49
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
38%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
33%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
11.7%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
10.5%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
0.0%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID395998
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds50
Avg residents47

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for resident harm?

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center use antipsychotic medications?

11.7 percent of long-stay residents at Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 10.5 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 100 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Pennsylvania state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 998 SOUTH RUSSELL STREET, York, PA 17402. Phone: (717) 755-1964. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a special focus facility?

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compare to other York skilled nursing facilities?

Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 100. Browse the full York directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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