Kendal At Longwood
Kennett Square, PA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 395307) · 53 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (610) 388-7001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kendal At Longwood in Kennett Square, PA holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Kendal At Longwood reports 6.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 18.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Kendal At Longwood has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; no abuse icon or Special Focus designation is noted in this facility's data.
About this facility
Kendal At Longwood is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Kennett Square, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The facility is certified for 53 beds and reports an average daily census of 24.7 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 3, 1973 and operates under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kendal At Longwood holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 6.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.8%.
CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus program designation reported for this facility in the provided data.
Kendal At Longwood is part of the Kendal chain, which operates 5 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kendal At Longwood has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicare provider type in CMS data.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are 6.02, including 1.71 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 18.8% and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Kendal At Longwood is certified for 53 beds and reports an average of 24.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Kendal chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 3, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Kendal At Longwood scores 5, 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6103887001 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6103887001 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395307?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.