Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield

GLENSIDE, PA • CMS Certification: 395545

  • Date Updated: May 01, 2026
  • Overall Rating: 1 Stars
  • Address: 850 PAPERMILL ROAD, GLENSIDE PA 19038
  • Phone: 2152330920

About Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield

Accela Rehab And Care Center At Springfield, located in GLENSIDE, PA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield

Key Performance Indicators

  • CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
  • Nursing Hours 3.54 hrs
  • Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the ACCELA HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 4 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection
2.5
Staffing
2.0
Quality
3.0

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Below Average Staffing

Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.32 hrs/day
State: 0.78 US: 0.68
Case Mix Adj: 0.57
Quality Adj: 0.38

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.40 hrs/day
State: 1.68 US: 1.54
Case Mix Adj: 0.72
Quality Adj: 1.28

Certified Assistants

2.14 hrs/day
State: 2.20 US: 2.33
Case Mix Adj: 1.96
Quality Adj: 2.53

CMS Quality Ratings

Category Rating Stars
Overall Rating 1
Health Inspection 1
Quality Measures 3
Staffing 2

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle Score Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent) 148 Feb 05, 2026
Weighted Average 272 Combined Score
Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) 19.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) 18.6%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) 2.3%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) 1.9%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) 20.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) 7.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) 0.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) 2.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) 14.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) 4.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) 51.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) 12.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) 1.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) 17.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) 24.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) 50.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) 18.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) 3.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) 30.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) 14.2%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

  • 2023: 10 complaints
  • 2024: 44 complaints
  • 2025: 44 complaints
  • 2026: 2 complaints
  • Total: 100 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date Description
Sep 30, 2025 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Sep 30, 2025 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Aug 06, 2025 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Aug 06, 2025 Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Aug 06, 2025 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jul 31, 2025 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jul 31, 2025 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jul 31, 2025 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Jul 23, 2025 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Jul 23, 2025 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 23, 2025 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Jul 23, 2025 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Jul 23, 2025 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Jul 07, 2025 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jul 07, 2025 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jul 07, 2025 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Jul 07, 2025 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Jul 07, 2025 Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Apr 20, 2025 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Apr 20, 2025 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Apr 20, 2025 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Apr 20, 2025 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Apr 20, 2025 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Apr 20, 2025 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Apr 20, 2025 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Apr 20, 2025 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Apr 20, 2025 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Apr 20, 2025 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Apr 20, 2025 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Apr 20, 2025 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Apr 20, 2025 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Apr 20, 2025 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Apr 20, 2025 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Apr 20, 2025 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Apr 20, 2025 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Apr 20, 2025 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Apr 20, 2025 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Apr 20, 2025 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Apr 20, 2025 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Mar 18, 2025 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Mar 18, 2025 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Mar 18, 2025 Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Mar 18, 2025 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Feb 28, 2025 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Oct 24, 2024 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Sep 20, 2024 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Sep 02, 2024 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Sep 02, 2024 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Aug 02, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jul 04, 2024 Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Jun 07, 2024 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Jun 07, 2024 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Jun 07, 2024 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Jun 07, 2024 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Jun 07, 2024 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Jun 07, 2024 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jun 07, 2024 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jun 07, 2024 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Jun 07, 2024 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Jun 07, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jun 07, 2024 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Jun 07, 2024 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Jun 07, 2024 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Jun 07, 2024 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Jun 07, 2024 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Jun 07, 2024 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Jun 07, 2024 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Jun 07, 2024 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Jun 07, 2024 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jun 07, 2024 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Jun 07, 2024 Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Jun 07, 2024 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Jun 07, 2024 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Jun 07, 2024 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 07, 2024 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Jun 07, 2024 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jun 07, 2024 Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Jun 07, 2024 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Jun 07, 2024 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Jun 07, 2024 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Jun 07, 2024 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Jun 07, 2024 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Jun 07, 2024 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Jun 07, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 07, 2024 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
May 31, 2024 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
May 31, 2024 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
May 20, 2024 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 07, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Dec 07, 2023 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Aug 22, 2023 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Jul 25, 2023 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Jul 25, 2023 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Jul 25, 2023 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Jul 25, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jul 25, 2023 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jul 25, 2023 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Jul 25, 2023 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Jun 14, 2026 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jun 14, 2026 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

PAPERMILL ACQUISITION LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 3.54 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
  • Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
  • Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
  • Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
The facility has 129 certified beds.

Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
  • Room type (private vs. semi-private)
  • Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
  • Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield directly at 2152330920. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

  • Overall cleanliness and odors
  • Resident room conditions
  • Common area maintenance
  • Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

  • Staff-to-resident ratios
  • How staff interact with residents
  • Response time to resident needs
  • Staff knowledge and professionalism

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