Shippensburg Health Care Cente
Nursing Home Facility
121 Walnut Bottom Road, Shippensburg, PA 17257
Shippensburg Health Care Cente is a senior care community located in Shippensburg, PA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Shippensburg area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (717) 530-8300.
With 125 beds, Shippensburg Health Care Cente is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Shippensburg average about 42 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 88% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse.
The community is located in Cumberland County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 13 problems at Shippensburg Health Care Cente. None of them caused harm to a resident. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
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
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
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.
Shippensburg Health Care Cente offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 125
- Occupancy 88%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Last health inspection April 2026
Resident & family reviews
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