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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare

Darby, PennsylvaniaMedicare inspection record
(610) 461-6510

About St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare

St. Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare brings together experienced clinical teams and compassionate care in Darby, Pennsylvania. Specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, we support patients through recovery with personalized treatment plans and therapeutic services designed to restore independence and quality of life.

Community at a glance

Capacity

273 residents

Location

Darby, PA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1412 LANSDOWNE AVENUE, Darby, Pennsylvania 19023

(610) 461-6510

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 June 5, 2026, state inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 24 minutes with each resident a day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3 hours 53 minutes.

Medicare has not fined St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 24 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day22 minutesBelow the Pennsylvania average
Nursing staff who left in the past year58%Above the Pennsylvania average

Inspections

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

June 5, 2026 · Standard inspection · 9 citations

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • 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 22, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 22, 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 22, 2026

July 18, 2025 · Standard inspection · 3 citations

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 4, 2025
  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Sep 4, 2025
September 26, 2024 · Standard inspection · 11 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • 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 few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • 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 ServiceCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • 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 PlanningCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 20, 2024
  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 20, 2024
April 24, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 12, 2024
January 9, 2024 · 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, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 30, 2024
December 1, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 9, 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
1412 Lansdowne Operating LLC
Medicare-certified beds
273
Average residents per day
252
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
November 1, 1976
Part of a chain
Center Management Group, 17 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
395282

Location

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1412 LANSDOWNE AVENUEDarby, PA 19023

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Questions about St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare

How did St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on June 5, 2026 and cited 9 health deficiencies, 3 of them from complaint investigations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 24 minutes with each resident per day, including 22 minutes from registered nurses. 58% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare 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 Darby Skilled Nursing in Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026