Thornwald Home

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 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 5 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.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

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