Deer Meadows Rehabilitation

Nursing Home
Overview of Deer Meadows Rehabilitation

Deer Meadows Rehabilitation, set in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, boasts a team of dedicated professionals committed to elevating the senior living experience. This exceptional community radiates an aura of freedom and comfort, offering residents elegantly designed apartments that truly feel like home. Their services are nothing short of outstanding, encompassing short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, respite stays, and an array of specialty programs and services tailored to meet every resident’s unique needs.

Residents enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience, and the community itself is a haven of safety and security. The accommodations are meticulously crafted, featuring beautifully appointed apartments, fostering a warm and friendly environment. The campus exudes a nurturing atmosphere, complete with newly renovated rooms, private phones, and flatscreen cable televisions. In every aspect, Deer Meadows Rehabilitation embodies the pinnacle of nursing and clinical care, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of service and support imaginable.

(215) 624-7575

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Pennsylvania average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
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.
4/5
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.
3h 33m per day

This home provides 14% less nursing time per resident than the state 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. 26m per day 47m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 0m per day 55m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 5m per day 2h 12m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 10m per day 3h 31m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 9m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 18m per day 33m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 182

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Pennsylvania average
Occupancy rate 86.3%
Residents per day (avg) 194
Occupancy rate
86.3%
Residents per day (avg)
194

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

42% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$31.2M
Operating loss
-$149.1K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$31,156,171.00
Operating loss
$-149,070.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.3M
36.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$20.0M
Total costs $31.3M
Bed community size
182-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy Rate
45%
Occupied Beds
82 of 182
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
PERSONAL CARE HOMES
License Date
December 1, 2024
License Expiration
December 1, 2025

Additional licensing details

License number: 141260
CMS Certification Number: 395425
County: PHILADELPHIA

Ownership & operating entity

Deer Meadows Rehabilitation is legally operated by DEER MEADOWS OPERATING II LLC.

Profit status: PROFIT

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Lisa Sofia, President/CEO

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Long Term Care
Rehabilitative Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care, Rehabilitative Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Nutrition plans supervised by a registered dietician; restaurant-style dining.
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Inspection History

In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.

16 visits/inspections

4 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

Results

12 with citations

4 without citations

4 complaints

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:September 4, 2025
Type:Follow Up

113 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

99 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Waivers: 0

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Places of interest near Deer Meadows Rehabilitation

Address 10.0 miles from city center — 0.18 miles to nearest hospital (Nazareth Hospital)

Address 8301 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19152

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

374
Total Staff
181
Employees
193
Contractors
72,878
Total Hours (Quarter)
99
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse208.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse1139 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1967.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
338 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
10 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
18.2%
of total hours from contractors
13,266 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 84 Certified Nursing Assistant: 104 Registered Nurse: 4 RN Director of Nursing: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9210419636,62591100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse298411315,87591100%9
Registered Nurse164205,92091100%8.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician6062,5198189%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff8082,2949099%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,8206571%8
RN Director of Nursing3141,6516571%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant5051,4067481%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide2029527582%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist2028796976%7.5
Qualified Social Worker2025875864%6.9
Dental Services Staff1015316571%8.2
Nurse Practitioner1014686167%7.7
Administrator1014485662%8
Nurse Aide in Training5053533336%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker1012803538%8
Dietitian2022703336%8.2

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 14

Pennsylvania average 6.7


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 50
Citations per inspection
3.57

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

36 of 50 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 14 of 50 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
233% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 0.6

1 critical citation More info Pennsylvania average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Pennsylvania average: 0.6

48 moderate citations More info Pennsylvania average: 29.5

1 minor citation More info Pennsylvania average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 23, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 23, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 14, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Apr 16, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
191 Total Residents
Medicare 44 (23%)
Medicaid 105 (55%)
Private Pay/Other 42 (22%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 11.4
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. 17.3
22% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 22.2

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.0%
11% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 19.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.3%
28% better than 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 19.5%
27% 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 5.6%
76% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.0%
9% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 13.0%
96% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.0%
63% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 5.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.1%
76% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 17.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.3%
8% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 86.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 93.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.62
56% 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. 1.06
12% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.20

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.7%
23% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 68.8%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.2%
88% better than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.6%
29% better 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. 25.7%
11% worse than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: 23.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 6.8%
31% better 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. 0.0%
100% better 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. 46.5%
13% 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. 45.9%
9% 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 $15K
76% lower than Pennsylvania average

Pennsylvania average: $59K

Number of fines 1
52% fewer fines than 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 $15K
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. Jan 18, 2023
$15K

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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