Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 265 E. Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
- CCN
- 395711
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day
- 146
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 12 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 9 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $8,152 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 | Montgomery County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 58 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) | 12 Sep 2025 | 9 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 8 Oct 2024 | 5 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 4 | 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 | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | C | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 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 | 31 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 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 | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Oct 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.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2024 | Fine | $8,152 |
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 | 3.04 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.71 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.77 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 27.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 57.1%
- 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 | 12.6% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.6% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.2% | 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, corporation
- Legal business name
- Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group (126 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saber Governance LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Sep 2019 | |
| SHG Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Sep 2019 | |
| Cibc Bank USA | Adp of the snf | 2 May 2022 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2018 | |
| Elkins Crest Re Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | 2 May 2022 | |
| RKL LLP | Adp of the snf | 23 Jan 2023 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2019 | |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2018 | |
| SHG Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Sep 2019 | |
| SHG Recs, LLC | Adp of the snf | 5 Aug 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Montgomery County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Rehab and Nursing | Philadelphia | 1 of 5 | 32 | $353,465 | 3 Dec 2025 | |
| York Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Philadelphia | 1 of 5 | 17 | $63,872 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Hopkins Center | Wyncote | 2 of 5 | 10 | $155,155 | 7 Aug 2025 | |
| Hillcrest Center | Wyncote | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 16 Apr 2026 | |
| Wyncote Care Center | Wyncote | 3 of 5 | 12 | $4,194 | 5 Jan 2026 | |
| Rydal Park of Philadelphia Presbytery Homes, Inc | Rydal | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 6 Mar 2025 | |
| St Joseph's Manor | Meadowbrook | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 9 Jan 2026 | |
| HRH Transitional Care Unit(A D/B/A Entity of HRHS) | Meadowbrook | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 19 Feb 2026 | |
| Edgehill Nursing and Rehab Cen | Glenside | 2 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Brookside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Roslyn | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 3 Dec 2025 | |
| Wyndmoor Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Wyndmoor | 1 of 5 | 32 | $102,309 | 10 Jan 2025 | |
| Huntingdon Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent | Huntingdon Valley | 3 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 3 Apr 2026 |
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 Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center (CCN 395711). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/elkins-crest-health-rehabilitation-center-elkins-park-pa-395711/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 17 Feb 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 8 Oct 2024.
- Who operates Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Saber Healthcare Group. The CMS ownership file names Saber Governance LLC and SHG Management LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center 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.