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Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center

265 E. Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Call Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center directly(215) 379-2700

For profit - Corporation · 150 certified beds · Medicare and Medicaid · Part of Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities)

Top Rated Facility
5
Overall
CMS Rating
★★★★★

Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 2.95 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. Its most recent inspection on Sep 12, 2025 cited 8 deficiencies.

1 fine totaling $8,018 in CMS records. 1 total penalty
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CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5

How Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center compares

This facility vs. the Pennsylvania and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.

MetricThis facilityPennsylvania avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)2.953.893.89below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)0.350.780.68below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)1.622.202.34below avg
Nursing staff turnover26.3%46.6%46.4%below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection8.010.19.5below avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

2.95
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.35
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.98
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.62
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
2.65
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff
26.3%
Registered Nurses
35.7%
Administrator Changes 0 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Sep 12, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
8
Total Deficiencies Found
24
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center

Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.

  • Potential for harm
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Feb 17, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    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 · Sep 12, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    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 · Sep 12, 2025
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
  • Minimal
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
  • Minimal
    Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
  • Minimal
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Sep 12, 2025
  • Actual harm
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 14, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Oct 8, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Oct 8, 2024

About This Facility

Address

265 E. Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027

CMS Certification #

395711

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds

150

Avg Residents/Day

146.0

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

1985-11-26

Chain

Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities)

Setting

Urban

Part of Saber Healthcare Group

126
Facilities Nationwide

Saber Healthcare Group operates 126 nursing facilities across the United States.

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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center reports 2.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Pennsylvania average of 3.89.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 8 deficiencies.

Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center is certified for 150 beds.

Admissions at Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (215) 379-2700. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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