Dock Terrace
Lansdale, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395557) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (215) 368-4438 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dock Terrace holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, above the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Dock Terrace reports 4.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.7%.
Dock Terrace has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Dock Terrace is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since December 1982. The facility is licensed for 72 beds and reports an average daily census of 69.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Dock Terrace holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.59 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for Dock Terrace (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on file. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the supplied data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Dock Terrace has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Dock Terrace is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.59 hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 26.7% nursing staff turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Dock Terrace.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Dock Terrace is certified for 72 beds and has an average daily census of 69.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Dock Terrace is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Dock Terrace has been federally certified since December 9, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Dock Terrace scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 2153684438 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2153684438 and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Dock Terrace's current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395557?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.