ELKINS CREST HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

265 E. TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

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C

Below federal staffing minimum — average inspection record.

Quality Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
0.35 ✗ Below federal minimum (0.55)
Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
8
CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
Quality: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
60/100

Data last updated: April 12, 2026

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

Most recent inspection (February 17, 2026)

D Potential harm — isolated F0609 Status: Outstanding

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

C No harm — widespread F0732 Status: Corrected

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 13, 2025

C No harm — widespread F0814 Status: Corrected

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 13, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0686 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 13, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0790 Status: Corrected

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 13, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 13, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0656 Status: Corrected

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 13, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0584 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 13, 2025

C No harm — widespread F0628 Status: Corrected

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 13, 2025

Inspection cycle 2 (October 8, 2024)

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0759 Status: Corrected

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected November 10, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0637 Status: Corrected

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0638 Status: Corrected

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 31, 2024

Inspection cycle 3 (September 22, 2023)

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 24, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 24, 2023

D Potential harm — isolated F0644 Status: Corrected

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 24, 2023

B No harm — pattern F0584 Status: Outstanding

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

E Potential harm — pattern F0584 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 24, 2023

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