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Accela Rehab and Care Center At Somerton

650 EDISON AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19116
(215) 673-5700
accelasomerton.com
225 licensed beds

CMS rates Accela Rehab and Care Center At Somerton 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 65 citations across 21 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
225
CMS facility ID
395084
Care type
Nursing home
County
Philadelphia
Facility name
Accela Rehab and Care Center At Somerton
Street address
650 EDISON AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Phone
(215) 673-5700
Website
accelasomerton.com

About this facility — Accela Rehab and Care Center At Somerton

Accela Rehab and Care Center At Somerton is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 225 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 135 senior care facilities in Philadelphia and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Accela Rehab and Care Center At Somerton 65 times across 21 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Accela Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Berkowitz, Sam
Direct owner · Officer — 30% stake — since 2022
Berkowitz, Cheskel
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2022
Leifer, Joel
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2022
Zupnick, Joel
Direct owner — 20% stake — since 2022
Ornstein, Marton
Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2022
Rosenstock, Yitzchok
Managing employee — since 2022
Stern, Samuel
Managing employee — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1967-01-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
26 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-02-20
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$346 per day (≈ $10,520/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
78% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 12% private/other
Occupancy
79% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
17% below the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
225
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-08-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-08-19
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-08-19
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-08-19
2026-07-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-08-08
17 earlier / fire-safety inspections (61 citations)
2026-05-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-04-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-27
2026-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-04-21
2026-02-20Health inspection18 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0574
D · No harm found
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0645
E · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0773
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-21
F-0947
E · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2026-04-21
2025-12-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-01-30
2025-07-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-08-06
2025-05-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-29
2025-03-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0582
C · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0602
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0623
C · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0925
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-05-02
2024-11-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0732
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-12-01
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-01
2024-09-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0921
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-06-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-01
2024-05-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0756
E · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-06-15
2023-11-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0840
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-10-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-11-23
F-0676
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-11-23
2026-02-20Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-05-18
2025-03-13Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-12
2024-05-03Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0131
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395084.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Pennsylvania.
Inspection citations, 3 years
65
More than 81% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 37
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.1
Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.6
Nursing staff turnover, annual
48%
Higher than 60% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Pennsylvania average on 6 and worse on 12. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased9.8%16.4%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight3.1%6.0%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.3%0.6%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection1.6%1.4%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms66.9%13.8%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.7%3.1%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine38.1%87.8%93.7%Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened5.9%15.4%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication21.9%20.1%19.5%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine92.6%93.7%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers5.6%4.7%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence28.6%25.0%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication19.8%17.6%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.191.501.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.271.131.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine3.3%70.8%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.3%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine19.2%70.9%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission22.5%22.0%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit13.4%9.5%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0842 4 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  • F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0755 3 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  • F-0610 3 inspections. Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0584 3 inspections. 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.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Pennsylvania

  • Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center, about 4.0 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Nazareth Hospital, about 5.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Jefferson Abington Hospital, about 5.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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