Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton
650 Edison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116 · 2156735700 · 225 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Accela Healthcare, a group operating 4 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.0/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $145,713 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.05 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.16. Weekend total: 2.80. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 53 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-04-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-04-27 |
| 2026-03-04 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-04 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2025-12-01 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-07-03 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-05-29 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-03-13 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | C | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Health | corrected 2025-05-02 |
| 2024-11-05 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-11-05 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | complaint | corrected 2024-12-01 |
| 2024-09-30 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-06-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-15 |
| 2023-11-30 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-02 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-23 |
| 2023-10-02 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-23 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | Fine | $12,740 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 20% | since 02/22/2022 |
| BERKOWITZ, SAM | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 30% | since 02/22/2022 |
| LEIFER, JOEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 20% | since 02/22/2022 |
| ORNSTEIN, MARTON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 02/22/2022 |
| ZUPNICK, JOEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 20% | since 02/22/2022 |
| BERKOWITZ, SAM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/22/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395084. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.