Accela Rehab and Care Center at SomertonCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 650 Edison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116
- CCN
- 395084
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 225
- Chain
- Accela Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 211
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 13 Mar 2025. The latest survey cycle has 15 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Philadelphia County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 46 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 13 Mar 2025 | 15 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 3 May 2024 | 19 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 18 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 15 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | C | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2025 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Sep 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Nov 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 18 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2024 |
| 3 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0840 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Nov 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.05 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.16 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.94 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.80 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.6% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.4% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.2% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.0% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Somerton Acquisition LLC
- Chain
- Accela Healthcare (4 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Philadelphia County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley Veteran's Home | Philadelphia | 4 of 5 | 9 | $10,036 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| St John Neumann Ctr for Rehab & Healthcare | Philadelphia | 2 of 5 | 10 | $26,043 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Oakwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Philadelphia | 4 of 5 | 4 | $5,269 | 7 May 2026 | |
| Paul's Run | Philadelphia | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Chapel Manor | Philadelphia | 2 of 5 | 13 | $17,192 | 26 Jun 2026 | |
| Lafayette-Redeemer, The | Philadelphia | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 14 Feb 2025 | |
| The Pines at Philadelphia Rehab and Healthcare Ctr | Philadelphia | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 17 Jul 2025 | |
| Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park | Philadelphia | 3 of 5 | 7 | $14,015 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center | Philadelphia | 2 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 23 Oct 2025 | |
| Immaculatemarycenter for Rehabilitation&Healthcare | Philadelphia | 1 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 26 Mar 2026 | |
| Pennypack Rehab and Care Center | Philadelphia | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 22 May 2026 | |
| Transitional Care Unit at Nazareth Hospital | Philadelphia | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 20 Mar 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton (CCN 395084). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/accela-rehab-and-care-center-at-somerton-philadelphia-pa-395084/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 3 May 2024.
- Who operates Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Accela Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.