ElderGrade
C

68.4/100

Average

Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

1020 Oak Lane Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126

CMS 2/5 stars #15 of 46 in Philadelphia County (215) 224-9898
Certified beds
87
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $7,727 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection safety

24.4/30

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

  • -5.6 for 33 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

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

  • 4.05 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.6 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

7/15

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

  • 51% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $7,727 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 3.64 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.60 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.37 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 51.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 35 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Nov 6, 2025 F0655 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 6, 2025 F0755 From a complaint

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

F Sep 23, 2025 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 8, 2025 F0804 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 5, 2025 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 5, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 5, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 5, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BRAUN, SHELDON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GELLEY, MEIR Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRAUN, SHELDON Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GELLEY, LEAH Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center? +

Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of C (68.4 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.64 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 35 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation 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.