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.
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 #387 / 478 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 387th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 #338 / 478 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 338th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 16 | 11 | This facility has had 45% more total inspections than the Pennsylvania average (16 vs. PA avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 45% more |
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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 #385 / 478 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 385th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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 #376 / 478 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 376th out of 478 homes in Pennsylvania for complaint inspections. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 478 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
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.
0.4 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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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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| Gwynedd Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Lansdale (Sumneytown Pike) | 181
Facility
181
PA AVG
94
Rank
#26 / 553 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#21 / 507 | +39% | 4.09
Facility
4.09
PA AVG
4.15
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#101 / 181 | -41% | -1% | $24.1k
Facility
$24.1k
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#156 / 184 | - | 17
Facility
17
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#93 / 179 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#82 / 179 | 1 | 172 | - |
8
Facility
8
PA AVG
46
Rank
#610 / 667 | Michelle Taylor | $22.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$22.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#85 / 183 | $10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#71 / 183 | 44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
44.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#79 / 183 | 395479 | ||||
| Elm Terrace Gardens | NH AL IL MC SNF | Lansdale | 250
Facility
250
PA AVG
94
Rank
#9 / 553 |
30.4%
Facility
30.4%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#492 / 507 | -55% | 4.58
Facility
4.58
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#65 / 181 | +25% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | 70
Facility
70
PA AVG
83
Rank
#377 / 460 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#55 / 179 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#61 / 179 | - | 76 | - |
68
Facility
68
PA AVG
46
Rank
#153 / 667 | James Burns | $20.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$20.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#77 / 183 | $10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#80 / 183 | 50.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
50.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#99 / 183 | 395507 | ||||
| Ambler Extended Care Center | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Ambler (Rose Valley) | 100
Facility
100
PA AVG
94
Rank
#202 / 553 |
93.9%
Facility
93.9%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#29 / 507 | +38% | 3.46
Facility
3.46
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#156 / 181 | -17% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | - | 11
Facility
11
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#65 / 179 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#55 / 179 | - | 94 | - |
84
Facility
84
PA AVG
46
Rank
#58 / 667 | Cody Meenan | $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#148 / 183 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#137 / 183 | 58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#47 / 183 | 395176 | ||||
| Silver Stream Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS RC SNF | Spring House (Penllyn) | 120
Facility
120
PA AVG
94
Rank
#126 / 553 |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#226 / 507 | +8% | 4.02
Facility
4.02
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#110 / 181 | -76% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | - | 53
Facility
53
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#160 / 179 | 5.9
Facility
5.9
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#146 / 179 | - | 88 | A+ |
49
Facility
49
PA AVG
46
Rank
#292 / 667 | Aaron Lichtschein | $10.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#165 / 183 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#164 / 183 | 48.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
48.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#69 / 183 | 395354 | ||||
| Montgomeryville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH SNF | Montgomeryville | 155
Facility
155
PA AVG
94
Rank
#45 / 553 |
34.8%
Facility
34.8%
PA AVG
68.1
Rank
#484 / 507 | -49% | 7.50
Facility
7.50
PA AVG
4.15
Rank
#3 / 181 | +14% | +81% | $0
Facility
$0
PA AVG
$61.2k
Rank
#1 / 184 | - | 40
Facility
40
PA AVG
31.3
Rank
#136 / 179 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
PA AVG
4.4
Rank
#77 / 179 | - | 54 | - |
27
Facility
27
PA AVG
46
Rank
#488 / 667 | - | $16.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$16.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$32.8M
Rank
#109 / 183 | $6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#99 / 183 | 39%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
39%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
PA AVG
40%
Rank
#92 / 183 | 395796 |
Elm Terrace Gardens is located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
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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%.
No, Elm Terrace Gardens has a no-pet policy.
Elm Terrace Gardens is registered as a non-profit in PA.
Elm Terrace Gardens has 250 beds.
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