Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ELKINS CREST HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
ELKINS PARK, PA · 150 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 12, 2025
CMS Certification Number 395711 · first certified November 1985
Ownership
Operated by SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed April 1, 2018 (change of ownership)from OAK HRC ELKINS CREST LLC
Position within PA
4 citations — more than 22% of the 656 certified nursing homes in PA. Compared within PA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 1. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (July 2026 to September 2026). Most PA facilities have been surveyed by October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2025. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 10–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,113 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
4 of the 4 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 4 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in PA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the PA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 4 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 22, 2023 | 0 |
| October 8, 2024 | 2 |
| September 12, 2025 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 2 | 2025-09-12 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2024-10-08 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2025-09-12 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 12, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2025) |
October 8, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 15, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.