Elkins Park, PA

Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,018 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

265 E. Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA

(215) 379-2700

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

150

Certified beds

Average residents

146

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Saber Healthcare Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1985-11-26

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.35

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.98

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.62

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.65

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

36%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

26%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.6%
86.9%
5.7 pts better
93.4%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
93.5%
6.5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.2%
3.2 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.8%
6.5%
3.3 pts worse
11.4%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.3%
6.5%
2.2 pts better
5.4%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.4%
19.9%
5.5 pts worse
19.6%
5.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
18.7%
15.4 pts better
16.7%
13.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.2%
0.2%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.7%
19.6%
5.9 pts better
16.3%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.1%
18.3%
6.2 pts better
14.9%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.9%
0.7 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
1.7%
1.3 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.9%
26.4%
2.5 pts better
19.8%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
5.3%
2.3 pts better
5.1%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 67.7%
68.9%
1.2 pts worse
81.7%
14 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.9%
9.8%
1.1 pts worse
12.0%
1.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.5%
0.9 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.6%
68.7%
0.9 pts better
79.7%
10.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.9%
23.1%
0.2 pts better
23.9%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-12 · Fire 2025-09-12

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-08 · Fire 2024-10-08

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-22 · Fire 2023-09-22

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-10-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-10-13

C · Minimal harm 2024-10-08

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-11-15

C · Minimal harm 2024-10-08

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-11-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

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 2025-10-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-10-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

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 2025-10-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-13

C · Minimal harm 2025-09-12

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-13

C · Minimal harm 2025-09-12

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-10-13

C · Minimal harm 2025-09-12

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-10-13

G · Actual harm 2024-11-14

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 2024-11-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-08

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 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-08

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-08

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-08

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

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 2023-10-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

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 2023-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-10-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-24

B · Minimal harm 2023-05-15

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.

Not marked corrected

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,018 2024-11-14

Fine

Fine · fine $8,018

Fine

Ownership

Saber Pa Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 35 facilities 2025-04-01
Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (Dated December 29, 2020)

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01
Bnv Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01
Carroll, Michelle

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2024-08-25
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (Dated Sept 30, 2020

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01
Dwyer, Francis

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-04-01
Lewis, Steven

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2018-04-01
Saber Governance LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 87 facilities 2019-09-01
Saber Healthcare Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2018-02-12
Shg Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 86 facilities 2019-09-01
Volpe, Benjamin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 122 facilities 2019-03-01
Weisberg, William

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 123 facilities 2018-04-01
Wiw Dynasty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 116 facilities 2023-01-01

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