Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.

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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.
Elm Terrace Gardens is legally operated by Elm Terrace Gardens.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 86 | 63 | This facility has 37% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (86 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 37% worse Rank #390 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 390th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
| 17.2 | 12.6 | This facility has 37% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (17.2 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 37% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 5.4 | 5.7 | This facility has 5% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (5.4 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 5% better Rank #340 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 340th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 16 | 11 | This facility has 45% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (16 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 45% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 13 | 8 | This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (13 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 81% | 73% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (81% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 8% worse Rank #388 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 388th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (6 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 50% worse Rank #379 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 379th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
| 1.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 50% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania nursing home (1.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 50% worse |
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.
Pennsylvania average: 0.3
Pennsylvania average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
6,126 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 42 | 20 | 62 | 16,983 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 5 | 22 | 6,192 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 9 | 20 | 3,645 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,452 | 74 | 80% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,375 | 74 | 80% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,234 | 91 | 99% | 4.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,196 | 82 | 89% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,020 | 69 | 75% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,017 | 69 | 75% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 928 | 68 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 513 | 57 | 62% | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 454 | 63 | 68% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 192 | 24 | 26% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 64 | 19 | 21% | 3.4 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Elm Terrace Gardens from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2024 CMS SNF Cost Report.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bedroom / 2 Bedroom
Building Type: Mid-rise
Beauty Salon & Barber Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping & Maintenance
Recreational & Social Activities
Wellness & Exercise Programs
Parking Available
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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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Elm Terrace Gardens is located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Pennsylvania.
The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Elm Terrace Gardens |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lansdale | 250
Facility
250
PA AVG
94
Rank
#9 / 555 |
30.4%
Facility
30.4%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#500 / 514 | -61% | 4.58
Facility
4.58
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#69 / 203 | +25% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 206 | 70
Facility
70
PA AVG
83
Rank
#377 / 460 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#58 / 203 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#67 / 203 | - | 65 | - |
68
Facility
68
PA AVG
46
Rank
#154 / 668 | James Burns | $25.5M
Facility
$25.5M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#83 / 205 | $11.9M
Facility
$11.9M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#87 / 205 | 46.7%
Facility
46.7%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#108 / 205 | 395507 | ||||
| Gwynedd Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Lansdale (Sumneytown Pike) | 181
Facility
181
PA AVG
94
Rank
#26 / 555 |
92.7%
Facility
92.7%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#35 / 514 | +18% | 4.09
Facility
4.09
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#109 / 203 | -41% | -1% | $24.1k
Facility
$24.1k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#176 / 206 | - | 17
Facility
17
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#99 / 203 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#91 / 203 | 1 | 172 | - |
8
Facility
8
PA AVG
46
Rank
#611 / 668 | Michelle Taylor | $24.7M
Facility
$24.7M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#92 / 205 | $12.7M
Facility
$12.7M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#75 / 205 | 51.4%
Facility
51.4%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#83 / 205 | 395479 | ||||
| Sanatoga Court |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Pottstown | 85
Facility
85
PA AVG
94
Rank
#268 / 555 |
58.8%
Facility
58.8%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#368 / 514 | -25% | 3.42
Facility
3.42
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#182 / 203 | -50% | -18% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 206 | 81
Facility
81
PA AVG
83
Rank
#274 / 460 | 15
Facility
15
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#88 / 203 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#26 / 203 | - | 50 | - |
25
Facility
25
PA AVG
46
Rank
#501 / 668 | 227 Evergreen Road Operations LLC | $25.1M
Facility
$25.1M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#85 / 205 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#162 / 205 | 25.9%
Facility
25.9%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#199 / 205 | 395904 | ||||
| Ambler Extended Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Ambler (Rose Valley) | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#203 / 555 |
90.7%
Facility
90.7%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#49 / 514 | +15% | 3.46
Facility
3.46
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#170 / 203 | -17% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 206 | - | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#70 / 203 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#60 / 203 | - | 94 | - |
84
Facility
84
PA AVG
46
Rank
#59 / 668 | Cody Meenan | $13.7M
Facility
$13.7M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#158 / 205 | $7.5M
Facility
$7.5M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#149 / 205 | 54.6%
Facility
54.6%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#53 / 205 | 395176 | ||||
| Markley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NC Nursing Care
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Norristown (East Fornance Street) | 121
Facility
121
PA AVG
94
Rank
#122 / 555 |
92.5%
Facility
92.5%
PA AVG
78.7%
Rank
#37 / 514 | +18% | 3.51
Facility
3.51
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#170 / 203 | +12% | -15% | $9.3k
Facility
$9.3k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#172 / 206 | - | 33
Facility
33
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#146 / 203 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#86 / 203 | 2 | 113 | - |
54
Facility
54
PA AVG
46
Rank
#249 / 668 | - | $15.8M
Facility
$15.8M
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#146 / 205 | $8.8M
Facility
$8.8M
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#127 / 205 | 55.9%
Facility
55.9%
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#42 / 205 | 395483 |
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, 2027.
Elm Terrace Gardens's occupancy is 30%.
Elm Terrace Gardens is registered as a non-profit in PA.
Elm Terrace Gardens has 250 beds.
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