Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center

607 East 26th Street · Erie, PA · 16504 · 8144590621

139 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 66
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 64
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 25
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.763.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.480.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.33≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year60%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (11 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected March 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected March 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected December 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E February 28, 2025

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395042 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.