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Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center

8301 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19152
(215) 624-7575
206 licensed beds

CMS rates Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 67 citations across 18 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

8301 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Bed capacity
206
CMS facility ID
395425
Care type
Nursing home
County
Philadelphia
Facility name
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center
Street address
8301 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD
City / state / ZIP
Philadelphia, PA 19152
Phone
(215) 624-7575

Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 206 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.

It is listed as part of Jonathan Bleier, a group of 18 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center 67 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 4 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.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Jonathan Bleier
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Bleier, Jonathan
Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2014
Sod, Yaakov
Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2014
Sofia, Lisa
Managing employee — since 2014

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1978-12-11
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
17 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-08-21
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$293 per day (≈ $8,910/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
49% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 43% private/other
Occupancy
86% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
29% below the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
206
Licensed as
Personal Care Home
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-08-21Health inspection14 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.
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
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.
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F-0814
E · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2026-06-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-08-03
15 earlier / fire-safety inspections (52 citations)
2026-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-07-13
2026-03-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-31
2025-10-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 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 2025-12-02
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-12-02
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 2025-12-02
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0679
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-02
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 2025-12-02
F-0710
D · No harm found
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0836
D · No harm found
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-02
2025-07-14Health 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 2025-08-18
2025-04-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-12
2025-03-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2025-04-02
2024-12-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-01-26
2024-11-22Health inspection10 citations
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2025-01-13
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 2025-01-13
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-01-13
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 2025-01-13
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-01-13
2024-07-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0908
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-08-12
2024-07-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-05-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-01
2024-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-05-13
2026-08-21Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-10-12
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-10-12
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-10-12
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-10-12
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-10-12
K-0911
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2026-10-12
K-0916
F · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2026-10-12
2025-10-23Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0100
C · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0131
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2026-02-26
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0911
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2026-01-12
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-12
2024-11-22Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0131
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0311
E · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-01-06
K-0911
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-01-06
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 395425.
How it compares in Pennsylvania.
Inspection citations, 3 years
67
More than 82% 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
47%
Higher than 57% 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 9 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased15.5%16.4%13.5%Near state average
Lose too much weight13.5%6.0%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.4%0.6%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.3%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms8.0%13.8%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.3%3.1%3.2%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine93.5%87.8%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened11.5%15.4%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication13.7%20.1%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.3%93.7%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers5.3%4.7%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence19.0%25.0%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication3.3%17.6%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.481.501.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1.231.131.69Near state average
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine54.6%70.8%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.7%1.4%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine46.4%70.9%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission29.3%22.0%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit7.0%9.5%11.8%Better 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-0689 5 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.
  • K-0911 3 inspections. Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
  • F-0692 2 inspections. Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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

  • Nazareth Hospital, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center, about 3.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Jefferson Abington Hospital, about 5.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
4.3312 ratings on Google
★★★★Cindy Gallo · 2026-04-15 · via Google

“My Father was a patient here for past 3 years until he passed in January. Don't agree with the post about Bernice Higgins and the others from the billing office. Always had a great experience. They were always very professional, courteous and helpful. Visited the office weekly to check for mail. Had an issue with Dad's monthly charge after going to SNF which she took care of. The building is very …”

★★★★★Robert Ryant · 2026-04-27 · via Google

“This facility is very good. Has exceptional cleaning staff. The cleaning staff deserves 5 stars, but we as people need to be more compassionate from nurses and management. But I do feel as though that, with improvement and better training This facility can be a five star all the way”

★Brianna Witherspoon · 2026-02-11 · via Google

“If I could select no stars I would. The business office specifically Bernice Higgins is absolutely horrible. They have extremely nasty attitudes, and are ridiculously unprofessional. I would not recommend. The facilities are clean and nice, but dealing with the business office will make you regret your decision to place a loved one here. They have no trainings on how to be professional. They will …”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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