9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Norristown, PA
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $7,443 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2751 Dekalb Pike, Norristown, PA
(610) 278-2700
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
119
Certified beds
Average residents
109
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Saber Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1993-09-16
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
RN hours / resident day
0.44
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.01
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.80
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.25
All reported nurse hours · state 3.89 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.45
RN + LPN hours · state 1.69 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.85
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.29
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.55 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.50
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.71
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.20
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
35%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,806
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
42.60
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9955
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
2.64
Baseline 22.38% · Performance 20.70% · Measure score 2.64 · Achievement 1.57 · Improvement 2.64
Healthcare-associated infections
4.02
Baseline 5.50% · Performance 6.63% · Measure score 4.02 · Achievement 4.02 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.95
Baseline 48.00% · Performance 31.17% · Measure score 7.95 · Achievement 7.95 · Improvement 6.77
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.43
Baseline 3.54 hours · Performance 3.77 hours · Measure score 2.43 · Achievement 2.43 · Improvement 0.53
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.51% |
10.72%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 107 · Observed rate 9.35% · Lower 95% interval 7.39% |
| Discharge to community | 56.66% |
50.57%
6.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 96 · Observed rate 48.96% · Lower 95% interval 45.42% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.67 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 76.34% |
95.27%
18.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 93 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 93 |
| Discharge self-care score | 36.11% |
53.69%
17.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 26 · Denominator 72 |
| Discharge mobility score | 52.78% |
50.94%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 72 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 93 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.63% |
7.12%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 76 · Observed rate 5.26% · Lower 95% interval 4.01% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 104 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 7.84% |
42%
34.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 153 |
| Discharge function score | 59.72% |
56.45%
3.3 pts better
|
Numerator 43 · Denominator 72 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 20 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.18% |
96.28%
1.9 pts better
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 55 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 28.85% |
25.2%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 52 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.7
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.2
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.0% |
86.9%
10.1 pts better
|
93.4%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 97.7% · Q3 94.4% · Q4 95.8% · 4Q avg 97.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% |
3.2%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 12.8% |
6.5%
6.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 12.0% · Q3 14.1% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.8% |
6.5%
1.7 pts better
|
5.4%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 7.6% · 4Q avg 4.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.6% |
19.9%
3.3 pts better
|
19.6%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 15.4% · Q3 17.7% · Q4 15.2% · 4Q avg 16.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.0% |
18.7%
9.7 pts better
|
16.7%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 9.0% · 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 | 14.4% |
19.6%
5.2 pts better
|
16.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.9% · Q2 16.3% · Q3 9.2% · Q4 11.2% · 4Q avg 14.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.6% |
18.3%
0.7 pts better
|
14.9%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.4% · Q2 15.8% · Q3 9.2% · Q4 23.4% · 4Q avg 17.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% |
0.9%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · 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 | 24.3% |
26.4%
2.1 pts better
|
19.8%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.9% · Q2 24.4% · Q3 18.5% · Q4 26.1% · 4Q avg 24.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.9% |
5.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.4% · Q2 6.3% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 5.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.4% |
68.9%
10.5 pts better
|
81.7%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.5% · Q2 82.2% · Q3 74.0% · Q4 71.4% · 4Q avg 79.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.9% |
9.8%
4.9 pts better
|
12.0%
7.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.9% · Observed 5.1% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
1.5%
0.6 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.4% |
68.7%
14.7 pts better
|
79.7%
3.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 83.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.7% |
23.1%
1.4 pts better
|
23.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.7% · Observed 21.8% · Expected 24.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-16
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2025-05-01
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-31
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-11-02
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-23
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-23
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-23
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 2025-04-23
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-23
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-04-23
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-04-23
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-06-11
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 2024-06-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-10-10
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 2023-10-10
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-10
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 2023-10-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-01
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $7,443
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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