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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Make the Most of Every Stage of Life at Elm Terrace Gardens
Elm Terrace Gardens, a not-for-profit senior living community in Lansdale, PA, offers a full continuum of care designed to meet residents’ needs today and in the future. Whether you are seeking the independence and convenience of maintenance-free living, the support of personal care, specialized memory care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, or a respite stay, Elm Terrace provides compassionate services in a vibrant, community setting.
Residents enjoy the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour security, an emergency call system in every apartment, and access to comprehensive healthcare services right on campus. Our professional team is here to provide support when needed—so residents can focus on living life to the fullest.
Life at Elm Terrace also includes chef-prepared dining, housekeeping, transportation, and beautifully maintained grounds. With a full calendar of recreational activities, exercise programs, and opportunities for enrichment, residents have endless ways to stay active, engaged, and connected.
At Elm Terrace Gardens, residents and their families find comfort knowing that quality care and a supportive community are always close at hand.
Erin Trout serves as the Personal Care Administrator at Elm Terrace Gardens, overseeing the personal care services to ensure residents receive compassionate and professional support. She plays a key role in maintaining the community’s commitment to quality care and resident well-being.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 61st out of 167 homes in Pennsylvania.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 12m per day | ▲ 53% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 41m per day | ▼ 25% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 55m per day | ▲ 33% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 5m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 13m per day | ▲ 117% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 54m per day | ▲ 64% State avg: 33m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #63 / 169Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 169 homes in Pennsylvania.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Pennsylvania average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Elm Terrace Gardens is legally operated by Elm Terrace Gardens.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bedroom / 2 Bedroom
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Salon & Barber Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping & Maintenance
Recreational & Social Activities
Wellness & Exercise Programs
Parking Available
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 6 years.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
6 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
13 with citations
3 without citations
Pennsylvania average: 4 complaint visits
Pennsylvania average: 8 inspections with citations
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Pennsylvania average: 4 complaints
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Pennsylvania average: 63 citations
5.4 citations per inspection
Pennsylvania average: 5.7 citations per inspection
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Pennsylvania average: 59 deficiencies
A waiver is a formal permission granted by the PA Department of Human Services allowing a facility to deviate from a specific state regulation under defined conditions. Waivers are not penalties — they are approved exemptions, most commonly issued for staff qualification requirements. A higher number of waivers may indicate a facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements, which is worth noting but is common in facilities with diverse or foreign-educated workforces. Waivers are reviewed annually and can be revoked if conditions aren't met.
A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.
Pennsylvania average: 0.9 waivers
The most recent inspection on April 28, 2025, found deficiencies related to direct care staff lacking required educational qualifications, which the facility addressed with a corrective plan including staff termination and conditional re-hire. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving resident care, abuse reporting, medication management, food service sanitation, and safety issues, with multiple instances of substantiated abuse and failure to follow reporting requirements. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for several substantiated cases of resident abuse resulting in staff termination and corrective actions. Enforcement actions such as staff terminations were noted, but fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility has shown some ongoing challenges in compliance, though recent corrective plans have been implemented and monitored.
Pennsylvania average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Pennsylvania average 31.3
Pennsylvania average 4.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.3
0
100% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.6
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
May 17, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Elm Terrace Gardens is located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
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13.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lansdale's city center to Elm Terrace Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
31% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average ratio: 1.94:1
0% compared with Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 7.8 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
7,224 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 15 | 58 | 15,717 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 7 | 23 | 5,969 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 13 | 27 | 3,916 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,819 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,457 | 72 | 79% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 11 | 11 | 1,328 | 77 | 85% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,120 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,066 | 72 | 79% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,060 | 90 | 99% | 4.2 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 866 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 585 | 65 | 71% | 9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 399 | 55 | 60% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 392 | 49 | 54% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 383 | 50 | 55% | 7.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 208 | 26 | 29% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 17 | 19% | 3.8 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
63Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
23.1
110% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 11.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
40.9
84% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 22.2
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
41.4%
118% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 19.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
58.5%
177% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 21.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.6%
15% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 26.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.8%
82% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.2%
24% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.8%
56% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.5%
17% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 6.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.8%
25% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
62.1%
29% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 86.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.6%
10% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 93.5%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.82
8% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.68
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.57
31% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.20
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
23.3%
66% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.5%
6% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 1.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
39.4%
43% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 68.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.9%
21% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 23.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.2%
16% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 9.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.5%
100% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
43.4%
19% worse than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
68.9%
36% better than Pennsylvania averagePennsylvania average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Elm Terrace Gardens is in the Lansdale neighborhood of Lansdale.
Elm Terrace Gardens has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to PA state health department records, Elm Terrace Gardens's license number is 127830.
According to PA state health department records, Elm Terrace Gardens's license expires on June 10, 2026.
Elm Terrace Gardens is registered as a non-profit in PA.
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Elm Terrace Gardens has 250 beds.
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