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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaMedicare inspection record
(215) 224-9898

About Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation expertise to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a focus on personalized recovery. Our compassionate team supports patients through every stage of healing, combining medical excellence with genuine care to help residents regain independence and return home.

Community at a glance

Capacity

87 residents

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1020 OAK LANE AVENUE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19126

(215) 224-9898

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 29, 2026, state inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 38 minutes with each resident a day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3 hours 53 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 38 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day36 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Nursing staff who left in the past year51%Above the Pennsylvania average

2 administrators have left the home in the past year.

Inspections

28 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 29, 2026 · Standard inspection · 3 citations

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 3, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 3, 2026
  • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)AdministrationCorrected Jul 3, 2026

November 6, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 20, 2025
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 20, 2025
September 23, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 10, 2025
July 8, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 6, 2025
June 5, 2025 · Standard inspection · 8 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 15, 2025
March 13, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 27, 2025
December 3, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 18, 2024
September 12, 2024 · Standard inspection · 10 citations+
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 9, 2024
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 9, 2024
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 9, 2024
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Oct 9, 2024
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Oct 9, 2024
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 9, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 9, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 9, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 9, 2024
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Oct 9, 2024
August 19, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 17, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Medicare-certified beds
87
Average residents per day
83
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
June 21, 1982
Part of a chain
Nationwide Healthcare Services, 7 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Partial
CMS Certification Number
395535

Location

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1020 OAK LANE AVENUEPhiladelphia, PA 19126

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Questions about Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

How did Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 29, 2026 and cited 6 health deficiencies, 3 of them from complaint investigations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 38 minutes with each resident per day, including 36 minutes from registered nurses. 51% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Philadelphia Skilled Nursing in Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026