Homeland Center

Name: Homeland Center
Address: 1901 NORTH FIFTH STREET, Harrisburg, PA, 17102, US
Telephone: 7172217900

1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 · Dauphin County · 95 certified beds · avg 94 residents/day · certified since Jul 17, 1980

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.05

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Dec 29, 2025 · F-0656 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.

Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 (Past Non-Compliance)

All citations in the current public record (11)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Feb 4, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Dec 29, 2025	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Aug 21, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Aug 21, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Sep 12, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.
Sep 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Sep 12, 2024	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Nov 2, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Nov 2, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (3 → 3).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	3	0	E
2024	3	0	E
2025	4	1	G ▲
2026	1	0	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Pennsylvania avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.05	3.94	3.95	top 12% in Pennsylvania; top 13% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.76	0.80	0.69	top 37% in Pennsylvania; top 31% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.62	3.58	3.50	top 11% in Pennsylvania; top 10% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.47	0.56	0.48	top 45% in Pennsylvania; top 36% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	43.5	44.5	45.8	top 48% in Pennsylvania; top 46% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	31.3	39.9	42.9	top 34% in Pennsylvania; top 32% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.44, RN 0.67, weekend 4.07. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Fry, Evelyn	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	07/17/1980
Fry, Evelyn	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/17/1980
Ramper, Barry	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	07/17/1980
Ramper, Barry	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/17/1980

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Gardens at Camp Hill, the	1.9 mi	Camp Hill, PA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Gardens at West Shore, the	2.2 mi	Camp Hill, PA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Camp Hill Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr	2.8 mi	Camp Hill, PA	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	3.0 mi	Harrisburg, PA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Amoroso Healthcare and Rehabilitation Woodridge	3.4 mi	Harrisburg, PA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
River's Bend Health & Rehab Center	4.1 mi	Harrisburg, PA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Capitol Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	4.8 mi	Harrisburg, PA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Bethany Village Retirement Center	6.3 mi	Mechanicsburg, PA	★★★★★	4/5
Vibra Rehabilitation Center	7.1 mi	Mechanicsburg, PA	★★★☆☆	2/5
Fox Subacute at Mechanicsburg	7.2 mi	Mechanicsburg, PA	★★☆☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 395475.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Homeland Center

1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102 · 7172217900

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Dec 29, 2025 (F-0656, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 395475 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)