Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-27 · Fire 2025-02-27
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Ambler, PA
Ambler Extended Care Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 15 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
32 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA
(215) 646-7050
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
90
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-02-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
126 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.49
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.15
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.57
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.21
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.64
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.84
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.35
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.52
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.38
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.30
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
75%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
66%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
11,682
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
15.71
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9815
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.06
Baseline 21.07% · Performance 19.55% · Measure score 4.06 · Achievement 4.06 · Improvement 3.27
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.06% · Performance 7.75% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 60.94% · Performance 68.61% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.22
Baseline 3.48 hours · Performance 3.71 hours · Measure score 2.22 · Achievement 2.22 · Improvement 0.48
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.42% |
10.72%
0.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 54 · Observed rate 14.81% · Lower 95% interval 8.49% |
| Discharge to community | 40.84% |
50.57%
9.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 43 · Observed rate 27.91% · Lower 95% interval 28.73% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.92 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 80.36% |
95.27%
14.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 45 · Denominator 56 |
| Falls with major injury | 8.93% |
0.77%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 56 |
| Discharge self-care score | 45.95% |
53.69%
7.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 37 |
| Discharge mobility score | 45.95% |
50.94%
5 pts worse
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 37 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 56 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.75% |
7.12%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 37 · Observed rate 10.81% · Lower 95% interval 4.33% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 45.81% |
8.2%
37.6 pts better
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 155 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 79.88% |
42%
37.9 pts better
|
Numerator 131 · Denominator 164 |
| Discharge function score | 48.65% |
56.45%
7.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 37 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 24 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 35% |
25.2%
9.8 pts better
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 40 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.2% |
86.9%
9.7 pts worse
|
93.4%
16.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 75.3% · Q2 79.8% · Q3 79.7% · Q4 74.0% · 4Q avg 77.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.9% |
93.5%
5.4 pts better
|
95.5%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
3.2%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 22.3% |
6.5%
15.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
10.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.3% · Q2 32.5% · Q3 33.8% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 22.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% |
6.5%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.7% |
19.9%
2.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.2% · Q2 18.8% · Q3 26.7% · Q4 24.3% · 4Q avg 22.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.4% |
18.7%
1.3 pts better
|
16.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.8% · Q2 15.9% · Q3 17.3% · Q4 17.4% · 4Q avg 17.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.6% |
19.6%
12 pts better
|
16.3%
8.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 17.9% · 4Q avg 7.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.8% |
18.3%
8.5 pts better
|
14.9%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 28.6% · 4Q avg 9.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.9% |
26.4%
12.5 pts better
|
19.8%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.4% · Q2 15.0% · Q3 14.1% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% |
5.3%
1.6 pts better
|
5.1%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 43.5% |
68.9%
25.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
38.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.3% · Q2 54.2% · Q3 51.9% · Q4 39.3% · 4Q avg 43.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 1.3% |
9.8%
8.5 pts better
|
12.0%
10.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3% · Observed 1.3% · Expected 11.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% |
1.5%
0.4 pts better
|
1.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 57.1% |
68.7%
11.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
22.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 57.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.0% |
23.1%
5.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.0% · Observed 28.0% · Expected 23.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-01 · Fire 2024-03-01
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-04-13 · Fire 2023-04-13
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-05-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-03-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-03-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-03-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-03-24
C · Minimal harm
2025-02-27
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-03-24
C · Minimal harm
2025-02-27
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-20
C · Minimal harm
2025-02-27
K700 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2025-03-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2023-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-06-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2023-06-05
C · Minimal harm
2023-04-13
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-05
C · Minimal harm
2023-04-13
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-06-05
B · Minimal harm
2023-04-13
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-27
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 2025-03-14
C · Minimal harm
2025-02-27
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-03-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2024-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-01
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 2024-03-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
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 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
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 2023-04-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Saber Pa Holdings, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020)
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Bhg Aviv LLC
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Bnv Dynasty LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Herder, Tynisha
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nicoluzakis, Gregory
Corporate Officer · Individual
Saber Governance LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Shg Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Volpe, Benjamin
Corporate Director · Individual
Volpe, Benjamin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Weisberg, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Weisberg, William
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wiw Dynasty LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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