Nursing Home

Chestnut Hill Lodge

Nursing Home

Chestnut Hill Lodge

8833 Stenton Ave, Glenside, PA 19038 View map
Overview of Chestnut Hill Lodge

Chestnut Hill Lodge Healthcare and Rehabilitation, with its 181-bed facility, excels as a testament to continuous improvement in the field of senior care. Over the years, they have honed their expertise in providing a range of services, from short-term rehabilitation to long-term skilled nursing care and respite stays. What truly makes this facility special is its dedication to specialized programs, including cardiac care, diabetes management, hospice care, pain management, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and memory care.

Situated in a convenient location with easy access to local conveniences, including emergency care, Chestnut Hill Lodge offers not just a place to stay but a vibrant community where residents can experience a rich dining atmosphere, unparalleled support services, and engaging social and recreational activities. In this safe and lively environment, residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle while receiving top-notch care that surpasses the standards of nursing home facilities.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Pennsylvania average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 11m per day

This home provides 1% more nursing time per resident than the Pennsylvania average.

Pennsylvania average: 4h 9m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 12m per day 33m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 181

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Pennsylvania average
Occupancy rate 92.1%
Residents per day (avg) 162
Occupancy rate
92.1%
Residents per day (avg)
162

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 25 days

Medicaid

44% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.8M
Profit
$647.1K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18,786,278.00
Profit
$647,138.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.5M
29.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.7M
Total costs $18.1M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 56 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Light
airy interiors
quality furniture
attractive décor
flat-screen cable TV
bedside phones
fitness activities
cultural and educational programs
professional entertainment
community trips
social gatherings
arts and crafts
study groups
games

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Meals are served three times a day in an elegant dining room, featuring a chef and dietician team for balanced meals.
Meals Included
Yes
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 9

Pennsylvania average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 48
Citations per inspection
5.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

37 of 48 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 48 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 48 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 2
233% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.3

2 serious citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.6

46 moderate citations More info Pennsylvania average: 29.5

0 minor citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Feb 19, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Dec 05, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 05, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 05, 2024
Corrected

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Address 3.1 miles from city center — 0.44 miles to nearest hospital (Chestnut Hill Hospital)

Address 8833 Stenton Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

333
Total Staff
80
Employees
253
Contractors
58,154
Total Hours (Quarter)
74
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse187.7 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse1118.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1759.4 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
308 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Social Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
52.9%
of total hours from contractors
30,766 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 93 Certified Nursing Assistant: 151 Registered Nurse: 9
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2415117530,66291100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse189311114,52691100%8.7
Registered Nurse99183,21791100%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,90391100%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,5377077%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant4049666875%6.6
RN Director of Nursing2028966470%8
Physical Therapy Aide2025897481%6.4
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1014926268%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014886167%8
Dental Services Staff1014886167%8
Dietitian1014725965%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician3033985864%4.9
Nurse Aide in Training2023202123%7.8
Qualified Activities Professional2021764145%4.3

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
151 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
14 residents (9.3%)
Medicaid
137 residents (90.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.0
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 11.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.9
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-stay resident measures
Average Pennsylvania avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.9%
15% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.4%
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 21.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.6%
12% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 26.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.8%
74% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.1%
25% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
32% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.6%
15% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.6%
52% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 59.7%
31% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 86.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.7%
5% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 93.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.15
28% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.68

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.37
14% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.20

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Pennsylvania avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 22.6%
67% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
145% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 43.1%
37% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 28.2%
22% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 23.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.8%
51% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 9.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.0%
26% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 49.3%
8% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 37.4%
26% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $16K
73% lower than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: $59K

Number of fines 2
In line with Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $16K
Pennsylvania average $59K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 17, 2023
$8K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 17, 2023
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).

$8,000 (individual).

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Pennsylvania SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

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