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Ambler Extended Care Center
32 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Ambler Extended Care Center, in Ambler, Pennsylvania, is certified for 100 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Saber Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 2, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 9.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montgomery Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 20 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.0 | 16.8 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.0% | 42.5% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (58 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Mar 2026, 27 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 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 | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 1 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.0%, RNs 63.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.2% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.2% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.6% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ambler Healthcare Group, Llc. Chain: Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhg Aviv LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2016 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Bhg Aviv LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2011 |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2023 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2011 |
| Shg Boa LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/10/2025 |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Shg Mt, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/10/2025 |
| Tcf National Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/19/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Montgomery County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artman Lutheran Home | Ambler | 61 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 27.9 | — | 11 May 2026 |
| Dock Terrace | Lansdale | 72 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Dresher Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Washington | 118 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Elm Terrace Gardens | Lansdale | 72 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5.6 | — | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Frederick Living - Cedarwood | Frederick | 61 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.6 | — | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Gwynedd Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lansdale | 181 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 8.3 | $24K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Health Center At the Hill At Whitemarsh, The | Lafayette Hill | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1.7 | — | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Hrh Transitional Care Unit(A D/B/A Entity of Hrhs) | Meadowbrook | 21 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 14.3 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
All 58 facilities in Montgomery County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ambler Extended Care Center been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Ambler Extended Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ambler Extended Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ambler Extended Care Center?
It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Saber Governance LLC and Shg Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ambler Extended Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.