Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center
Elkins Park, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395711) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,152
Phone: (215) 379-2700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Pennsylvania state average of about 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.6%.
CMS records show Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,152.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 150-bed skilled nursing facility in Elkins Park, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with an average of 146.1 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1985 and is operated as a for-profit corporation, part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average of 2.97 for Pennsylvania. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 1 star. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,152.00 and no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families researching this facility should note the disparity between its 5-star quality measures and 1-star staffing rating when evaluating overall care quality. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare, as data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 stars, which CMS lists as at the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.04 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 27.6%; the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,152.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 150 certified beds and an average of 146.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 26, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2153792700 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 2153792700 to arrange a tour and ask specific questions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395711?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.