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Homeland Center

1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102

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Homeland Center is a nursing home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(717) 221-7900
Last standard health inspection
September 10, 2026 (2 months ago)
Certified beds
95
Residents per day, on average
90.4
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Home for the Friendless
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (12 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  2. 4 citations

    Health inspection on September 10, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      The home is disputing this citation through CMS's informal review.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

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  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 4, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.

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  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 29, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    124 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (19%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  8. 3 citations

    Health inspection on August 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2025.

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  9. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0131. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2025.

    • Citation K0281. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  11. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.5 to 4.8 hours per resident per day.

  13. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  14. 3 citations

    Health inspection on September 12, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0585. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.

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  15. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.

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  16. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  17. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  18. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  19. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  20. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on November 2, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2024.

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Questions

When was Homeland Center last inspected?

CMS lists September 10, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Homeland Center have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since September 12, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Homeland Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Homeland Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Homeland Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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