Worth Considering
5
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
5 of 7 nursing homes in Lansdale (71%) meet our strict criteria. The Pennsylvania statewide average is 29%.
5 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
4.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
722
across 7 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$215,293 in combined fines
Zero Fines
5
/7
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 5?
The nursing home market in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is strong, with 71% of the 7 facilities recommended. Families should note that while DOCK TERRACE stands out with an A+ rating, there is one facility to avoid due to significant fines totaling $191,228.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 DOCK TERRACE (95) — Dock Terrace stands out with its exceptional 5-star CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 95/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus while maintaining an A+ grade with zero fines, ensuring a high standard of care for its 72 residents.
- 2 WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CARE CENTER AT BRITTANY (95) — Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center at Brittany excels with a 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 95/100, reflecting its commitment to quality. This non-profit facility, with an A+ grade and no fines, prioritizes compassionate care for its 92 residents in a supportive community environment.
- 3 MEADOWOOD (93) — Meadowood shines with a strong 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, ensuring top-quality care. As a non-profit facility with an A grade and no fines, it fosters a nurturing atmosphere for its 59 residents, emphasizing community involvement and support.
- 4 ELM TERRACE GARDENS (90) — Elm Terrace Gardens impresses with a 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100, showcasing its dedication to excellence. This non-profit facility, graded A with zero fines, focuses on community-oriented care for its 72 residents, providing a safe and engaging environment.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 5 ST MARY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE (75) — St. Mary Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare offers solid care with a 4-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. While it has a B grade and focuses on for-profit care for its 120 beds, it still provides essential rehabilitation services in a comfortable setting.
The other 2 Lansdale facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $215K.
Recommended
Dock Terrace stands out with its exceptional 5-star CMS rating and an impressive Trust Score of 95/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community focus while maintaining an A+ grade with zero fines, ensuring a high standard of care for its 72 residents.
A+
95
Trust Score
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center at Brittany excels with a 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 95/100, reflecting its commitment to quality. This non-profit facility, with an A+ grade and no fines, prioritizes compassionate care for its 92 residents in a supportive community environment.
Meadowood shines with a strong 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, ensuring top-quality care. As a non-profit facility with an A grade and no fines, it fosters a nurturing atmosphere for its 59 residents, emphasizing community involvement and support.
Elm Terrace Gardens impresses with a 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 90/100, showcasing its dedication to excellence. This non-profit facility, graded A with zero fines, focuses on community-oriented care for its 72 residents, providing a safe and engaging environment.
St. Mary Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare offers solid care with a 4-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 75/100. While it has a B grade and focuses on for-profit care for its 120 beds, it still provides essential rehabilitation services in a comfortable setting.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Also Worth Considering
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Lansdale Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 4.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $215,293
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Lansdale Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Lansdale's city average is 4.3 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 7 Lansdale facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Lansdale avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Lansdale facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Lansdale, PA are recommended?
5 of 7 nursing homes in Lansdale (71%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Lansdale "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Lansdale?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.