Philadelphia, PA

Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

650 Edison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 673-5700

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

0 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

225

Certified beds

Average residents

207

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Accela Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.26

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.86

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.92

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.81

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

58%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.3	1.7 0.6 pts worse	1.9 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.9	1.2 0.3 pts better	1.8 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	66.4%	86.9% 20.5 pts worse	93.4% 27 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.1%	93.5% 5.4 pts worse	95.5% 7.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.8%	3.2% 1.4 pts better	3.3% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	11.2%	6.5% 4.7 pts worse	11.4% 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	2.3%	6.5% 4.2 pts better	5.4% 3.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	24.5%	19.9% 4.6 pts worse	19.6% 4.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	7.8%	19.6% 11.8 pts better	16.3% 8.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	7.8%	18.3% 10.5 pts better	14.9% 7.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.0%	0.9% 0.1 pts worse	1.0% About the same	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.9%	1.7% 0.8 pts better	1.7% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	30.2%	26.4% 3.8 pts worse	19.8% 10.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	6.1%	5.3% 0.8 pts worse	5.1% 1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	33.1%	68.9% 35.8 pts worse	81.7% 48.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	5.5%	9.8% 4.3 pts better	12.0% 6.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.9%	1.5% 0.4 pts worse	1.6% 0.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	48.6%	68.7% 20.1 pts worse	79.7% 31.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	21.4%	23.1% 1.7 pts better	23.9% 2.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-13 · Fire 2025-03-13

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-03 · Fire 2024-05-03

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-06-30 · Fire 2023-06-30

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-05-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2024-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-30

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-09-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-30

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-09-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-30

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-09-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-01

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2026-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-03

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-08-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-29

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2025-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-13

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2025-05-02

C · Minimal harm 2025-03-13

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-05-02

C · Minimal harm 2025-03-13

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-05-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-05

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-05

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-05

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-12-01

C · Minimal harm 2024-11-05

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-30

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-11-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-13

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-07-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2024-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-30

F840 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

Corrected 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-02

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-02

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-11-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-30

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-08-28