Nursing homes › Pennsylvania › Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
1020 Oak Lane Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126 · 2152249898 · 87 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Nationwide Healthcare Services, a group operating 7 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $320,120 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.64 (Pennsylvania median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.60. Weekend total: 3.37. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
All-time on record: 35 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-20 |
| 2025-11-06 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-20 |
| 2025-09-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-07-08 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-06 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | 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 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-06-05 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2024-12-03 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-18 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | 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 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-09-12 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-08-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-09-17 |
| 2023-11-09 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-09 |
| 2023-11-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-09 |
| 2023-11-09 | 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 2023-12-09 |
| 2023-11-09 | 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 2023-12-09 |
| 2023-11-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-09 |
| 2023-11-09 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-09 |
| 2023-11-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-09 |
| 2023-11-09 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-09 |
| 2023-08-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-08-25 |
| 2023-08-04 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-04 | Fine | $7,727 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAUN, SHELDON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 10/08/2015 |
| GELLEY, MEIR | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 90% | since 10/08/2015 |
| GELLEY, LEAH | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 10/08/2015 |
| NATIONWIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/08/2015 |
| BRAUN, SHELDON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/08/2015 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 395535. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.