Lecom At Elmwood Gardens, Llc
Erie, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395474) · 51 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (814) 864-4802 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lecom At Elmwood Gardens in Erie, PA holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lecom At Elmwood Gardens reports total nurse staffing of 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Lecom At Elmwood Gardens has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Lecom At Elmwood Gardens, LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Erie, Pennsylvania, operating under non-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 51 beds and has an average of 46.7 residents, and has been certified since July 1980.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.928, including 0.889 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There are also 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged, and this facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
This facility is part of the Lecom Senior Living chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 across the chain. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the same operator throughout the reporting period.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lecom At Elmwood Gardens has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.928 total nurse hours per resident per day, 0.889 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 54.0%, resulting in a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 51 beds and has an average of 46.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Lecom Senior Living chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 17, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8148644802 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 8148644802 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395474?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.