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ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON

PHILADELPHIA, PA · Medicare-certified · 225 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON has a 1 of 5-star overall rating, with especially weak staffing (1 of 5 stars) and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.05 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is 2 of 5 stars, quality measures are 4 of 5 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and it has the lowest overall rating flag.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.0512 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: July 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0512.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.16
Licensed practical nurses
0.96
Nurse aides
1.94
Weekend nursing
2.80

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

18.5%16.8%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0.5%1%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

6.3%5.6%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%3.4%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

2.4%2.9%No change

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

2.5%14.2%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

1.1%4.8%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

27.4%20.7%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.1%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.8%1.2%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

27.3%27.3%No change

Residents with depressive symptoms

8.5%81%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—88.1%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

65.2%28.9%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—48.6%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

26.7%1.4%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited June 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  5. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  7. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  9. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $12,740 was recorded.

  10. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  11. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Feb 22, 2022

Now operated by Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton, previously Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of ACCELA HEALTHCARE · 4 homes · 2 stars avg
Occupancy
211.1 residents on an average day (94% of 225 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.