Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield
850 Papermill Road, Glenside, PA 19038 · 2152330920 · 129 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: 3.43 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.36. Weekend total: 3.06. Nursing staff turnover: 80%.
All-time on record: 114 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-05 |
| 2026-03-10 | 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 2026-05-05 |
| 2026-03-10 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-05 |
| 2026-02-05 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2026-02-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-06 |
| 2025-08-14 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-07-21 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-07-21 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-07-21 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-23 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-05-28 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-05-28 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-05-28 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-05-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-05-28 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-23 |
| 2025-05-08 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-07 |
| 2025-05-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-07 |
| 2025-05-08 | 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 2025-07-07 |
| 2025-05-08 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-07 |
| 2025-05-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-07 |
| 2025-04-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-27 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-27 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-06 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-06 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-17 | Fine | $30,245 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $11,538 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $7,796 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $7,797 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $3,208 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $2,858 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $6,293 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAPERMILL REALTY LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/22/2022 |
| 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 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/22/2022 |
| BERKOWITZ, SAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/22/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395545. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.