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Saunders House

100 Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(610) 658-5100

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,656

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,657
  • Average State Price: $7,439
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Saunders House Description

    Located adjacent to Lankenau Hospital, Saunders House has a celebrated tradition of providing exceptional care and services to seniors and their families. It’s a tradition we’re proud to continue.

    Today, Saunders House offers a range of services including short-term rehabilitation therapy, traditional nursing care, restorative care, memory care, respite care and specialized care for individuals with visual impairments . . . all in a setting that is warm, welcoming and nurturing.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.1
    Saunders House
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 42 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Wynnewood
  • Ranking in State: 1227 out of 1426 communities in PA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

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

    Reviews of Saunders House reveal a mixed bag of experiences, ranging from highly positive to deeply concerning. Some family members have praised the facility for its effective rehabilitation services, noting significant improvements in their loved ones' conditions. They highlighted the dedication and kindness of the staff, including physical therapists, nurses, and even housekeeping, contributing to a supportive and caring environment. Positive experiences also mentioned the facility's responsiveness to dietary needs and the overall cleanliness of the premises.

    However, other reviews have raised serious issues regarding the care and management at Saunders House. Concerns include a lack of accountability and poor communication, particularly in relation to handling COVID-19 cases and the subsequent safety measures. Some relatives reported neglectful treatment, such as leaving patients in unsanitary conditions, mismanagement of medication, and inadequate responses to urgent health situations. There were also complaints about the facility's attitude towards family members, describing interactions with staff as rude and dismissive. The quality of food and the facility's overall management were additional points of criticism.

    While some reviews commend Saunders House for its rehabilitation services and caring staff, others urge caution due to experiences of neglect, mismanagement, and a perceived lack of compassion. These contrasting experiences suggest that the quality of care can vary significantly within the facility.


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    Health

    Traditional Nursing Care

    Memory Care

    Restorative Care

    Respite Care

    Joint replacement

    Exercise


    Services

    Social Services

    Social services staff


    Activities

    Access to all amenities & recreational activities

    Recreation areas

    Lounges

    Outdoor patio

    Intergenerational Program

    Religious Services


    Community Amenities

    Unlimited visiting hours

    Safe & secure living accommodations

    Beautifully manicured landscaping & gardens

    Exterior patios for relaxation

    Community amenities

    Landscaping


    Room Amenities

    Fully furnished private and semi-private rooms

    Individual bathrooms

    Call bell

    Fire safety systems


    Dining

    Three delicious, well-balanced meals

    Individual dietary needs

    Beautifully appointed dining room

    Trained servers

    Daily menu choices

    Dietitian



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 1, 1977
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 180
    Total current residents: 164
    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: 8
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $9773


    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
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 E Construction Deficiencies Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 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.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2022-11-22 2023-01-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2021-12-27 2022-01-27 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.
    2021-12-27 2022-01-27 E Egress Deficiencies Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    2021-12-27 2022-01-27 F Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-12-27 2022-01-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-12-27 2022-01-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2021-12-27 2022-01-27 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-12-02 $9,773

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Penn Wynne which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 5,697 (very small town).
    • The average income is $249,430, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 82
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 58.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 132 days of rain, 19 days of snow and 212 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.25 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 193.0, Moderate Days 49.0, 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

    Aldi
    0.9 miles away
    ShopRite
    1.2 miles away
    Giant
    1.2 miles away
    The American Family Market
    1.2 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.3 miles away

    Transportation

    Overbrook
    0.4 miles away
    Malvern Avenue & 63rd Street
    0.7 miles away
    Merion
    0.7 miles away
    63rd Street & Lebanon Avenue
    0.8 miles away
    63rd Street & Columbia Avenue
    0.8 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Woodbine Ave and 75th St
    1.0 miles away
    75th and Malvern Ave
    1.0 miles away
    Woodbine Ave and 76th St
    1.1 miles away
    75th and Brockton Rd
    1.1 miles away

    Banks

    Police and Fire Federal Credit Union
    1.0 miles away
    Beneficial Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Citizens Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Republic Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lankenau Medical Center
    0.0 miles away
    Belmont Behavioral Hospital
    2.3 miles away
    Delaware County Memorial Hospital
    2.5 miles away
    Kirkbride Center
    2.6 miles away
    Mercy Philadelphia Hospital
    2.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.7 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.5 miles away
    Best Care Pharmacy
    2.4 miles away
    CVS
    3.1 miles away

    Dentists

    AmeriDental Group
    2.5 miles away
    Civillico Family Dentistry
    3.8 miles away
    Complete Care Family Dentistry
    4.0 miles away
    Doc Bresler's Cavity Busters
    4.1 miles away
    Dentistry at 1818 Market
    5.2 miles away

    Parks

    Morris Park
    0.2 miles away
    Merion Gateway Park
    0.4 miles away
    Merion Botanical Park
    0.5 miles away
    Penn Wynne Park
    0.5 miles away
    Shortridge Memorial Park
    0.7 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Presbyterian Church in Germantown
    5.4 miles away
    St. George's United Methodist Church
    6.3 miles away
    St. Peter's Church
    6.6 miles away
    Gloria Dei Church
    7.1 miles away
    Old Trinity Church
    10.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Shops at 40th Street
    3.7 miles away
    The Concourse at Comcast Center
    5.2 miles away
    The Shops at Liberty Place
    5.3 miles away
    Fashion District Philadelphia
    5.8 miles away
    Market Place East Shopping Center
    6.1 miles away

    Culture

    The Mann Center
    1.8 miles away
    Skyline Stage
    1.9 miles away
    The Tower Theater
    1.9 miles away
    Mudroom Studio
    2.2 miles away
    Bushfire Theatre of Performing Arts
    2.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Blue Bay
    1.1 miles away
    Applebee's
    1.1 miles away
    Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
    1.2 miles away
    Pho Ever Yours
    1.2 miles away
    The Greeks
    1.2 miles away

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