THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
The Pines at Philadelphia Rehab and Healthcare Center has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and generally recommended for families considering care options. It ranks #130 out of 653 facilities in Pennsylvania, placing it in the top half, and #5 out of 46 in Philadelphia County, indicating limited better local options. The facility is improving, as it reduced issues from 6 in 2024 to just 2 in 2025. Staffing is rated 4 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 40%, which is better than the Pennsylvania average of 46%, suggesting that staff are experienced and familiar with the residents' needs. Notably, the facility has no fines on record, which is a positive sign, but there have been concerns regarding resident grooming and staff competency training, as well as ensuring that residents understand arbitration agreements, indicating some areas that need attention.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Pennsylvania
- #130/653
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 40% turnover. Near Pennsylvania's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 77 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Pennsylvania nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 19 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (40%)
8 points below Pennsylvania average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Pennsylvania avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 19 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record reviews, review of facility investigations and grievance logs, it was determined that the facility fail...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records, facility policy, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility fai...
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Sept 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0740
(Tag F0740)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure each re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, review of facility policy and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that food stored in the refrigerator, freezer and resident's room was sto...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on clinical record review and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that physician orde...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of facility policy, review of clinical records, and staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the fa...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of personnel files, facility documentation, policy review and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff possessed the required skil...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0847
(Tag F0847)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on a review of facility documents and resident clinical records and interviews with staff and residents, it was determined...
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Dec 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records, review of facility policy and procedure, review of facility documentation and interviews wi...
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Nov 2023
10 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on a Resident Council meeting, resident interviews, review of facility policy and procedures, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that grievance forms were available and accessi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, review of clinical records, review of facility policy and interviews with staff, it was determined that th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, clinical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resid...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of facility policies, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide to ensure that one of 19 residents reviewed was properly access...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical record and review of facility policy, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to post daily nurse staffing data on each nursing unit on November 15, 20023, on both nursing floors of the facili...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a clinical rationale failed to provide the duration of a hypnotic medication for two of five r...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident council interview, staff interviews, review of facility policy and reviews of the established mealtime schedule, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a nourishing sna...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the physician not...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, clinical record review, and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain proper infection control measures for COVID-19 (a highly cont...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (85/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Pennsylvania.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Pennsylvania facilities.
- • 40% turnover. Below Pennsylvania's 48% average. Good staff retention means consistent care.
- • 19 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Pennsylvania, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr Staffed?
CMS rates THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 40%, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr?
State health inspectors documented 19 deficiencies at THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR during 2023 to 2025. These included: 19 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr?
THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by PARAMOUNT CARE CENTERS, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 49 certified beds and approximately 47 residents (about 96% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania.
How Does The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr Compare to Other Pennsylvania Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania, THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (40%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Pennsylvania. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr Stick Around?
THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR has a staff turnover rate of 40%, which is about average for Pennsylvania nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr Ever Fined?
THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr on Any Federal Watch List?
THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.