Elm Terrace Gardens
Lansdale, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395507) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (215) 361-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elm Terrace Gardens holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of about 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Elm Terrace Gardens reports total nurse staffing of about 4.82 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.2 percent.
Elm Terrace Gardens has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Elm Terrace Gardens is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on June 26, 1981. The facility is certified for 72 beds and reports an average daily census of 65.6 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elm Terrace Gardens holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.8167 hours per resident per day, including 1.22316 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been reported. There is no chain information provided, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Families should note that ratings and penalty history reflect CMS Care Compare data as reported; families are encouraged to verify current status directly on Medicare 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?
Elm Terrace Gardens has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.82 hours per resident per day, including about 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 37.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elm Terrace Gardens is certified for 72 beds, with an average daily census of 65.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 26, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (5 stars), Health Inspection (5 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), and Staffing (5 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the provided data; contact the facility at 2153615600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not in the provided data; contact the facility at 2153615600 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395507?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.