The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
ELKINS CREST HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
ELKINS PARK, PA · Medicare-certified · 150 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.04 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has $8,152 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty; quality measures are 5 stars and health inspections are 3 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0406 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,152recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0406.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96
- Nurse aides
- 1.71
- Weekend nursing
- 2.77
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
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
2.5%6.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%1.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%2.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.6%4.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.8%3.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.2%25.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.2%28.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.4%54.4%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.7%88.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—69.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.3%32.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 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 ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,152 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,152 in total fines.
- $8,152
Federal fine
Nov 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 1, 2018
Now operated by Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center, previously Elkins Crest Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · 127 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 146.1 residents on an average day (97% of 150 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 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.