Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center
265 E. Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionAugust 7, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Health citations since October 8, 202420 (Pennsylvania average 31)
- Fines in the past three years1, $8,152 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
Get an email when CMS publishes something new about this home
One email per CMS update, only when something changed: a new citation, a fine, a star rating change, a new owner. Early access follows one home per address.
Email alerts for this home open soon.
CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on August 7, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 6 citations
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 14, 2024 from $8,018 to $8,152.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 14, 2024 from $12,335 to $8,018.
Health inspection on February 17, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Show the 1 citation
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on November 14, 2024.
Health inspection on September 12, 2025
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 8 citations
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
Citation F0628. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
Citation F0814. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 2 citations
Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for E0004 2 times since 2024.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 13, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on November 14, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
116 of 656 Pennsylvania homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $8,152 on November 14, 2024.
Show the 1 citation
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on October 8, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 4 citations
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on October 8, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 2 citations
Citation E0004. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
Citation E0015. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (215) 379-2700
- Last standard health inspection
- August 7, 2026 (3 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day, on average
- 144.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center LLC
- Chain
- Saber Healthcare Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (20 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SABER GOVERNANCE LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2019
- SHG MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2019
- CARROLL, MICHELLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/25/2024
- DWYER, FRANCISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2018
- LEWIS, STEVENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2018
Show 2 more
- VOLPE, BENJAMINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2019
- WEISBERG, WILLIAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2018
Questions
When was Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists August 7, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 20 health citations since October 8, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,152 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.