Saunders Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
100 Lancaster Avenue · Wynnewood, PA · 19096 · 6106585100
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.69 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $14,433 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Past Non-Compliance · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 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 January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 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 June 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected June 3, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395380 · certified since April 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.