Data as of October 28, 2026 (PA DHS) and October 1, 2026 (CMS)
How much licensed senior care is there in Butler County, PA?
Butler County has 23 personal care homes and 1 assisted living residences licensed by Pennsylvania DHS (1,841 licensed beds, median 60 per home) in 10 towns, 8 secured dementia units with 248 beds, 11 CMS-certified nursing homes with 1,273 beds, and 5 hospice and 6 home health offices.
Towns with their own page: Butler, Cranberry Township, Zelienople, Cabot, Mars, Sarver, Saxonburg, Valencia.
Which are the largest licensed homes in Butler County?
The three largest by licensed capacity are Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care - Lund Building in Cabot (232 beds); The Arbors at St. Barnabas in Valencia (229 beds); Passavant Retirement & Health Center - Newhaven Court in Zelienople (164 beds). 0 of the county's 24 homes hold a provisional license, which DHS issues for up to six months when a home is in substantial but not complete compliance.
| Home | Town | Type | Beds | Dementia beds | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care - Lund Building | Cabot | PCH | 232 | – | Full |
| The Arbors at St. Barnabas | Valencia | PCH | 229 | 47 | Full |
| Passavant Retirement & Health Center - Newhaven Court | Zelienople | PCH | 164 | – | Full |
| Newhaven Court at Clearview | Butler | PCH | 115 | 18 | Full |
| Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods | Cranberry Township | PCH | 115 | 41 | Full |
| Adult Living at Rosebrook | Sarver | PCH | 100 | – | Full |
| Magnolia Place of Saxonburg | Saxonburg | PCH | 100 | 32 | Full |
| Concordia of Cranberry | Mars | PCH | 84 | – | Full |
| Sherwood Oaks | Cranberry Township | PCH | 77 | 30 | Full |
| St. John Lutheran Care Center | Mars | PCH | 75 | – | Full |
| Lutheran Senior Life Passavant Community | Zelienople | PCH | 68 | 32 | Full |
| Concordia at the Orchard | Butler | PCH | 60 | – | Full |
| Concordia Lutheran Ministries - Oertel Building | Cabot | PCH | 60 | – | Full |
| Seasons of Saxonburg | Saxonburg | PCH | 56 | 18 | Full |
| The Addison of Lowrie Place | Butler | PCH | 47 | – | Full |
| Kadima Senior Living at Harmony | Harmony | PCH | 42 | – | Full |
| Colonial Gardens Guest House | Butler | PCH | 35 | – | Full |
| Quality Life Services-Sarver | Sarver | PCH | 30 | – | Full |
| Rosecrest Assisted Living Residence | Mars | ALR | 30 | 30 | Full |
| Benbrook Place | Butler | PCH | 29 | – | Full |
| Quality Life Services-Chicora | Butler | PCH | 26 | – | Full |
| Washington Manor Personal Care Home LLC | Butler | PCH | 25 | – | Full |
| Home 2 Me | Slippery Rock | PCH | 22 | – | Full |
| Happy Hearts Senior Living | Slippery Rock | PCH | 20 | – | Full |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Human Services Provider Directory (license, capacity, dementia unit and inspection-report history), data as of October 28, 2026.
How do Butler County nursing homes rate on CMS's Five-Star system?
Of Butler County's 11 certified nursing homes, 11 carry a CMS overall rating, averaging 2.0 stars; the highest-rated include Sherwood Oaks in Cranberry Township (5 stars); Passavant Retirement and Healt in Zelienople (4 stars); Quality Life Services - Sarver in Sarver (3 stars).
| Nursing home | Town | Beds | CMS overall | CMS staffing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Lutheran Health and Human Care | Cabot | 142 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Cranberry Place | Cranberry Township | 150 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Embassy of Saxonburg | Saxonburg | 68 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Harmony | Harmony | 115 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Passavant Retirement and Healt | Zelienople | 102 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Quality Life Services - Chicora | Chicora | 114 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Quality Life Services - Sarver | Sarver | 66 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sherwood Oaks | Cranberry Township | 43 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| St. John Specialty Care Center | Mars | 150 | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Butler | 220 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove Care Center | Harrisville | 103 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog – Nursing Home Provider Information, data as of October 1, 2026. Star ratings shown are the official CMS Five-Star ratings.
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Butler County?
The Butler County Area Agency on Aging at 215 N. Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001 is the county's Area Agency on Aging; call 724-282-3008. It handles assessments for OPTIONS in-home services and Medicaid long-term care, PA MEDI Medicare counseling, caregiver support and older adult protective services.
To report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older adult in Butler County: 724-283-6955 (24/7 protective services). the statewide Long-Term Care Ombudsman office is 717-783-8975.
Which LIFE programs and hospitals serve Butler County?
LIFE (Pennsylvania's PACE program) in Butler County is run by LIFE Butler County (Viecare) ((724) 287-5433); enrollment goes through the Independent Enrollment Broker at 1-877-550-4227. Butler Memorial Hospital joined WVU Medicine on October 1, 2026 as part of the former Independence Health System.
Butler County: licensed homes vs. nursing homes
| PCHs and ALRs (DHS) | Nursing homes (CMS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 24 | 11 |
| Licensed / certified beds | 1,841 | 1,273 |
| Public rating | none published by Pennsylvania | CMS Five-Star (11 rated) |
| Dementia units | 8 (248 beds) | dementia care inside general units |
| Medicaid room and board | not covered | covered for eligible residents |
