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Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

2100 North 49th Street

4.2(278 ratings)· Philadelphia average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Partnership
Certified beds
96
Campus type
Connected independent living side called 'the castle'
Dialysis access
On-site dialysis services available for residents

What Families Think

An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.

Reviews of Kearsley are sharply split: most describe friendly, attentive staff, effective physical therapy, and a clean, welcoming environment, while a smaller but serious set of reports describe neglect, unsanitary conditions, and poor communication during short-term rehab stays. Families note both the warmth of individual caregivers and the inconsistency in day-to-day care quality.

What reviewers praise

  • Physical therapy program praised as effective and encouraging
  • Many reviewers describe staff as friendly and attentive
  • Facility frequently described as clean and welcoming
  • Daily activities like coffee socials keep residents engaged
  • Several individual staff called out by name for compassionate care

What reviewers flag

  • Multiple reports of delayed changing leading to bedsores or skin breakdown
  • Several reviewers cite unsanitary conditions like urine smell and dirty linens
  • Multiple reports of slow response to call bells and understaffing
  • Several reviewers describe poor communication with families about care
  • One report of a patient sent alone to a medical appointment without family notice
  • One report describing differential, race-based treatment by a night nurse

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a senior living community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 278 reviews.

About Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Philadelphia licensed for up to 96 Medicare and Medicaid-certified beds. The facility is operated by a for-profit partnership and maintains a 3-star CMS rating.

The community offers 24-hour staffing, on-site registered nurses, medication management, an emergency call system, and wheelchair accessibility. However, reviewers describe a stark disconnect between the facility's appearance and the care provided. Several families report concerns with responsiveness to call buttons, hygiene, skin care management, and staff attentiveness, while others praise the rehab team and certain staff members for professionalism and patient focus. One reviewer noted, "When you first enter the building, the front desk staff is friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Unfortunately, once you move beyond the front desk, the experience changes completely." Communication and consistency in care appear to be areas where experiences vary significantly among reviewers.

Types of Care at Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

4.2overall · 278 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (278)

Ronni Flitter

Jul 2026

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My adult son is in the rehab for a broken ankle. The staff is outstanding and he is getting excellent care

Denise

Jul 2026

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I was transfer from hospital here very sick. Didn't last just over night and morning called ASAP my sister to get me out. The worst filthy neglectful place ever. I was telling nurse please my heart medicine and she would look and ignore. Told me , if I was cool over night , I'd get some good stuff. What the heck was that comment! No toilet paper. I was given a sandwich like a doggie bag. Nothing to drink but begging got some water. Bathroom shared had pee on floor and a filthy bucket in sink. I was out morning and the whole staff was just laughing at me as I was wheeled away to get me home. Place looks like an asylum. Please don't take a loved one there. 💔

Bernard Butts

Jul 2026

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It's a great experience here at the facility the staff and their assistance is very helpful.

Doris Casey

Jul 2026

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I have been here about four different times its a very nice facility and its clean. My aides treat me really well and therapy the people are really nice and gentle with you. I appreciate it all every time I am here.

Walter Wright

Jul 2026

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The facility has a really good and excellent program for rehabilitation and they really push you to achieve your goals

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Government Inspection History

14 inspection visits in the last three years, 58 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
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2026

May 16, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard15 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 24, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 19, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 19, 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 Jun 19, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 19, 2025

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 19, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 19, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 19, 2025

  • 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 19, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 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 Jun 19, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2025

  • 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 Jun 19, 2025

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 19, 2025

Apr 3, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2025

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2025

  • 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 Apr 30, 2025

Mar 12, 2025Health Complaint2 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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 9, 2025

  • 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 Apr 9, 2025

Jan 22, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Feb 13, 2025

Dec 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 17, 2024

Nov 25, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 17, 2024

Oct 2, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 18, 2024

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

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 18, 2024

Jul 22, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard11 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 Aug 21, 2024

  • Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 2, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 21, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2024

  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2024

  • 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 Aug 21, 2024

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2024

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 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 Aug 21, 2024

May 10, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 5, 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 5, 2024

Mar 13, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Apr 3, 2024

Dec 6, 2023Health 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 Jan 4, 2024

Oct 13, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard16 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 Nov 15, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • 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 Dec 1, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • 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 Nov 15, 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 Nov 15, 2023

  • 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 Nov 15, 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 Nov 15, 2023

  • 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 Nov 15, 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 Nov 15, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023

Aug 10, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 7, 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 Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center offer?

Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center located?

Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is located at 2100 North 49th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?

Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 278 Google reviews. Reviews of Kearsley are sharply split: most describe friendly, attentive staff, effective physical therapy, and a clean, welcoming environment, while a smaller but serious set of reports describe neglect, unsanitary conditions, and poor communication during short-term rehab stays. Families note both the warmth of individual caregivers and the inconsistency in day-to-day care quality. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

How did Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center had 14 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 58 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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