Thornwald Home
Nursing Home Facility
442 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Thornwald Home is a senior care community located in Carlisle, PA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living for older adults in the Carlisle area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (717) 249-4118.
With 36 beds, Thornwald Home is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Carlisle average about 105 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Carlisle average about 3.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 47%.
The community is located in Cumberland County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at Thornwald Home. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $9,110.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
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.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Thornwald Home offers assisted living, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 36
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
- Annual staff turnover 47%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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