Bryn Mawr Extended Care Center

956 Railroad Avenue · Bryn Mawr, PA · 19010 · 6105258412

160 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 36
Serious harm & abuse 20% 76
Staffing 20% 59
Federal penalties 15% 56
Trend 10% 90
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.383.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.350.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.00≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year39%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $35,925

Inspection citations (50 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G March 12, 2026

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected April 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Corrected April 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected April 8, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 8, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 3, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected December 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 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.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 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.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 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.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 7, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G November 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected December 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected December 9, 2024 · Resident Rights

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
November 1, 2024Fine$12,048
February 1, 2024Fine$23,877

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395311 · certified since May 28, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.