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Caring Heart Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

6445 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $9,161

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,868
  • Average State Price: $9,844
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Caring Heart Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Description

    Caring Heart Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 269-bed skilled rehabilitation and nursing facility. Boasting over 80 private rooms, this Philadelphia facility is conveniently located along Germantown Avenue. Its location is central to public transportation and local business districts in Chestnut Hill while also a short distance from a vast network of health systems providing renowned high-quality care.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Skilled Nursing

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    Community Reviews

    7.8
    Caring Heart Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 57 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 27 out of 74 communities in Philadelphia
  • Ranking in State: 768 out of 1426 communities in PA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The majority of reviews highlight the professionalism, kindness, and caring nature of the staff at Caring Heart. Many reviewers express gratitude for the excellent care their family members receive, noting that the staff is committed to providing high-quality service. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, and responsive to residents' needs, with a variety of activities available for residents.

    However, there are notable concerns raised in some reviews. Issues include instances of perceived rudeness by certain staff members, particularly in handling visitor inquiries and managing patient care. One review specifically criticizes the leadership and treatment of staff and residents by a particular member of the administration. Another review expresses serious concerns about patient neglect, including inadequate pain management and wound care, raising questions about the facility's capability to handle specific medical needs.

    Despite these criticisms, many reviews offer heartfelt thanks to individual staff members for their dedication and care, suggesting a positive impact on the lives of many residents and their families. The facility is recommended by several reviewers based on their personal experiences of care and support.

    Overall, while Caring Heart receives praise for its caring staff and clean environment, the feedback also underscores the importance of addressing the concerns raised to ensure all residents receive the highest standard of care.


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    Health

    Post-Acute Care

    On-Site Visits by Attending Physicians

    Physical Therapy, Occupational and Speech Therapy Offered 7 Days A Week

    Respiratory Therapy Services Available as Needed

    Cardiac And Orthopedic Rehabilitation

    Amputee Program


    Services

    Aromatherapy

    Massage

    Beauty/Barber Services

    Bible Study

    Caregiver

    Outings


    Activities

    Trips and Outings such as shopping trips and meals at local restaurants

    Light Exercise Classes – Chair Yoga, Morning Stretch

    Group activity programming, monthly event calendar

    Activities Program

    Arts and Crafts

    Shopping Trips


    Community Amenities

    Beautiful resident lounge areas inside and outside

    Laundry services

    Beauty and Barber Shop

    Gift Shop

    Religious Services

    Modern rehabilitation gym with ADL suite


    Room Amenities

    Spacious resident suites

    Complimentary Wi-Fi & Cable TV


    Dining

    Nutritious meals and snacks

    Nutrition Services by Registered Dietician Available On-Site

    Dining room


    Transportation

    Complimentary Wheelchair Van to nearby physician appointments

    Transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Feb. 1, 1990
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 269
    Total current residents: 248
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $655


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 C Construction Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 E Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 E Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-02-07 2023-04-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-02-07 2023-04-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2023-02-07 2023-04-27 C Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2023-02-07 2023-03-28 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 C Construction Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 F Construction Deficiencies Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 F Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-02-22 2022-04-12 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 B Construction Deficiencies Meet other general requirements.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Construction Deficiencies Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Construction Deficiencies Use approved construction type or materials.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Egress Deficiencies Install proper backup exit lighting.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-14 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-14 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2019-12-23 2020-02-07 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-11-27 $133,210
    2018-11-27 $9,958
    2021-03-29 $655

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Wyndmoor which is 2.3 miles away and has a population of 5,498 (very small town).
    • The average income is $87,269, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 82
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 58.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 142 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 201 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.1 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 3.96% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 13.1% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 39% Black or African-American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, and 39% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.69 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.59 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 5.71 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.38 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 116.0, Moderate Days 65.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Save A Lot
    0.5 miles away
    Acme
    0.7 miles away
    Weavers Way Co-op
    0.7 miles away
    Chelten Market IGA
    1.1 miles away
    The Fresh Grocer
    1.2 miles away

    Transportation

    Carpenter
    0.5 miles away
    Upsal
    0.5 miles away
    Washington Lane
    0.6 miles away
    Stenton
    0.9 miles away
    Germantown
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Philadelphia Federal Credit Union
    0.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.0 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    1.1 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    The Germantown Hospital and Medical Center
    1.3 miles away
    Roxborough Memorial Hospital
    1.9 miles away
    Fairmount Behavioral Health System
    2.0 miles away
    Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia
    2.1 miles away
    Chestnut Hill Hospital
    2.6 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.9 miles away
    CVS
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Doc Bresler's Cavity Busters
    2.3 miles away
    Germantown Dental Group
    3.3 miles away
    Dental Dreams
    3.5 miles away
    Chesheim Dental Associates
    3.5 miles away
    Udis & Conn Orthodontics
    4.2 miles away

    Parks

    Cliveden National Historic Landmark
    0.0 miles away
    Rumph Playground
    0.1 miles away
    Cliveden Park
    0.3 miles away
    Wyck House Gardens
    0.6 miles away
    Pleasant Playground
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Presbyterian Church in Germantown
    0.9 miles away
    Old Trinity Church
    5.1 miles away
    St. George's United Methodist Church
    6.7 miles away
    St. Peter's Church
    7.5 miles away
    Gloria Dei Church
    8.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Cheltenham Square Mall
    2.3 miles away
    The Concourse at Comcast Center
    6.4 miles away
    Shops at 40th Street
    6.6 miles away
    The Shops at Liberty Place
    6.6 miles away
    Fashion District Philadelphia
    6.7 miles away

    Culture

    Weavers Way Mercantile Shop
    0.7 miles away
    Sedgewick Theatre
    0.9 miles away
    Allens Lane Art Center
    1.1 miles away
    Taulane Auditorium
    1.2 miles away
    Yarrnall Auditorium
    1.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Toto's Pizzeria
    0.5 miles away
    The Nile Cafe
    0.6 miles away
    Food For All Market
    0.9 miles away
    Umbria
    0.9 miles away
    Earth Bread & Brewery
    0.9 miles away

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