St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
1412 Lansdowne Avenue · Darby, PA · 19023 · 6104616510
273 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Center Management Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 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.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 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.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395282 · certified since November 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.