ElderGrade
B

72/100

Above average

Ambler Extended Care Center

32 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002

CMS 4/5 stars #30 of 58 in Montgomery County (215) 646-7050
Certified beds
100
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 8/30 Stability 9/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.9 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.52 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 54% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.27 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.52 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 54.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 11, 2026 (5 months ago).

D Mar 11, 2026 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 11, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 11, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 27, 2025 F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

C Feb 27, 2025 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, minimal potential

E Mar 1, 2024 F0808

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 1, 2024 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 1, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP, which operates 127 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BHG AVIV LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
VOLPE, BENJAMIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
WEISBERG, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NICOLUZAKIS, GREGORY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
VOLPE, BENJAMIN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WEISBERG, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SABER GOVERNANCE LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SHG MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HERDER, TYNISHA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WEISBERG, WILLIAM Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
BHG AVIV LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
CITRIN COOPERMAN ADVISORS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Ambler Extended Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Ambler Extended Care Center? +

Ambler Extended Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (72 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Ambler Extended Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.27 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Ambler Extended Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Ambler Extended Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Ambler Extended Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.