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Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton

650 Edison Avenue

4.1(217 ratings)· Philadelphia average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
225
Therapy Services
Physical and occupational therapy provided on-site
Room Sharing
Some rooms shared by up to three patients
Communication Devices
Some rooms reportedly lacked working call bells

What Families Think

Families describe Accela as a rehab and long-term care center with a friendly, attentive front-line staff and recently renovated common areas, but reviews are split: many praise the caring nurses, aides, and therapists, while a notable number report serious concerns about hygiene, staffing, and emergency responsiveness. Several visitors highlight specific staff members by name as going above and beyond, even as others describe unsafe or neglectful conditions during their loved one's stay.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as caring, kind, and attentive
  • Specific staff members praised by name repeatedly
  • Renovated lobby and entrance noted as clean and modern
  • Physical and occupational therapy well-regarded by families
  • Some rooms and hallways described as spotless and bright

The Bad

  • Multiple reviewers report persistent urine or feces odor in hallways
  • Several reports of malfunctioning call bells and delayed emergency response
  • One report of rooms with three patients and shared six-person bathroom
  • A few reviewers cite inconsistent food quality and thin night staffing

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton is a senior living community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 217 reviews.

About Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton

Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Families rate Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton 4.1 out of 5 based on 217 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton

4.1overall · 217 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (217)

Julie Hogue

Jul 2026

via Google

This rehab nearly killed my dad. Don't send your loved one here! Not to get into too much detail, He was only there for 3 days he called in the early morning hours asking for help he couldn't breathe. He didn't even have a working call bell to call the nursing staff. For 3 days we complained about that! They refused to call an ambulance. I went the next day after the night nursing staffed laughed at me on the phone and told them to call an ambulance. They refused. Stating he was fine. Well, he wasn't. He was admitted to Holy Redeemer hospital with a CO2 level of 150 and his heart was in AFIB. This facility and its staff are not equipped or trained to care for anyone.

Felicia Monteiro (mommoshome)

Jul 2026

via Google

I saw older reviews were very negative, some newer reviews were better - they lied. This is the pits! You walk in and the lobby and Admin office are fresh paint, high tech. But, My brother was in B corridor - Rehab, you can smell the stale urine as soon as you open the door. They had 3 patients in 1 room, skinny hospital beds with no guardrails. The bathroom had an adjoining door for the next room - SIX patients sharing ONE Bathroom? My brother did not feel safe, we got him out of there the same day. Maybe the nursing home rooms in Corridor A are better, but definitely don't send your loved ones here for rehab.

Virginia Morton

Jul 2026

via Google

The staff are very kind and helpful!

KELLY FARRELL

Jun 2026

via Google

My husband stayed for rehab after a hospital stay. The facility was beautiful and clean. Everyone was knowledgeable, helpful, patient and kind. Liz and Jobin Matthews went above and beyond to help me and my husband, I will never forget their kindness and hard work. I would recommend this facility to others. Thank you to everyone.

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Government Inspection History

14 inspection visits in the last three years, 59 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 20, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Apr 14, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 27, 2026

Mar 4, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2026

Dec 1, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2026

Jul 3, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 6, 2025

May 29, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 29, 2025

Mar 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard13 citations
  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 12, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 2, 2025

Nov 5, 2024Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2024

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 1, 2024

Sep 30, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 11, 2024

Jun 13, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2024

May 3, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard14 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 15, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 15, 2024

Nov 30, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 15, 2023

Oct 2, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 23, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 23, 2023

Jun 30, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 19, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 19, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 19, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 28, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton offer?

Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton located?

Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton is located at 650 Edison Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton?

Families describe Accela as a rehab and long-term care center with a friendly, attentive front-line staff and recently renovated common areas, but reviews are split: many praise the caring nurses, aides, and therapists, while a notable number report serious concerns about hygiene, staffing, and emergency responsiveness. Several visitors highlight specific staff members by name as going above and beyond, even as others describe unsafe or neglectful conditions during their loved one's stay.

How did Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton do on recent health and safety inspections?

Accela Rehab And Care Center At Somerton had 14 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 59 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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