Homeland Center

Nursing Home · Harrisburg, PA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number395475

Contact & location

1901 North Fifth Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Dauphin County
Phone
(717) 221-7900
ZIP code
17102 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
95
Residents per day
93.8 (99% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Home for the Friendless
Medicare certified since
July 17, 1980
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.44 (state 3.89 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.67 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.98 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.80 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.07 (state 3.53 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.5 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
31.3 (state 39.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 21, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 10.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
11 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-04 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-02
2025-12-29 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-08-21 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-21
2025-08-21 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-21
2025-08-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-21
2024-09-12 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-25
2024-09-12 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-23
2024-09-12 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-25
2023-11-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-08
2023-11-02 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-02 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Fry, Evelyn (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ramper, Barry (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fry, Evelyn (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Ramper, Barry (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Homeland Center?

Homeland Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Pennsylvania.

How many beds does Homeland Center have?

It has 95 certified beds and cares for about 94 residents per day.

Has Homeland Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Homeland Center?

(717) 221-7900. The facility is located at 1901 North Fifth Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.