Nursing home
Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
1020 Oak Lane Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126 · Map
For profit - Partnership · Part of Nationwide Healthcare Services (7 facilities) · 87 certified beds
Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.65 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. Its most recent inspection on Jun 5, 2025 cited 13 deficiencies.
- 1 fine totaling $7,727In CMS records: 1 total penalty.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Laurel Square Healthcare and 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.
| Metric | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.65 | 3.89 | 3.89 | below avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.61 | 0.78 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.05 | 2.20 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.5% | 46.6% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 13.0 | 10.1 | 9.5 | above avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Penalties in CMS records: 1 fine totaling $7,727, 1 total penalty.
What inspectors found at Laurel Square Healthcare and 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
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Nov 6, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Nov 6, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - 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 · Sep 23, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jul 8, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - 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 · Jun 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - 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 · Jun 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - 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 · Jun 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jun 5, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 1020 Oak Lane Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19126 - CMS certification #
- 395535
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Certified beds
- 87
- Avg residents/day
- 82.6
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 1982-06-21
- Chain
- Nationwide Healthcare Services (7 facilities)
- Setting
- Urban
Part of Nationwide Healthcare Services
Nationwide Healthcare Services operates 7 nursing facilities across the United States. View all Nationwide Healthcare Services facilities →
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
Full public records, with dates and sources
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Philadelphia. 1.5 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars. Location approximate.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Independence Rehab and Nursing, Philadelphia. 0.1 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Edna'S Care LLC, Elkins Park. 0.6 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Rite Aid. 0.1 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 19126 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Cheltenham Dialysis, Cheltenham, 0.3 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Dialyze Direct, Cheltenham Outpatient Dialysis Center, Philadelphia, 0.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 1 of 5 stars)
Davita Northern Philadelphia Dialysis, Philadelphia, 1.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 5 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 24 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 19126.
Ennoble Care, office in Jenkintown, 3.5 miles away, straight line
Tender Care Hospice Pa LLC, office in Wyndmoor, 4.4 miles away, straight line
Keystone Hospice, office in Wyndmoor, 4.6 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Einstein Community Health Associates Inc, Philadelphia. 1.3 miles away, straight line. 2 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: hurricane relatively low, inland flooding relatively low, tornado relatively low, heat wave very high, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: no FEMA wildfire rating of moderate or higher here |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center a good nursing home?
CMS gives Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center staffed?
Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Pennsylvania average of 3.89.
Has Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 13 deficiencies.
How many beds does Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have?
Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is certified for 87 beds.