CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Pennsylvania. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
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A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with 225 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 20% | Feb 22, 2022 |
| BERKOWITZ, SAM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 30% | Feb 22, 2022 |
| LEIFER, JOEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 20% | Feb 22, 2022 |
| ORNSTEIN, MARTON | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 10% | Feb 22, 2022 |
| ZUPNICK, JOEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 20% | Feb 22, 2022 |
| ROSENSTOCK, YITZCHOK | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Feb 22, 2022 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Feb 22, 2022 |
| BERKOWITZ, SAM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 22, 2022 |
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