SAUNDERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

CMS abuse icon · CCN 395380 · LANCASTER OPERATING, LLC · For profit - Limited Liability company · 180 certified beds · Montgomery · PA


SAUNDERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 180-bed nursing home in WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1977-04-01. It averages 171.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at SAUNDERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

CMS lists 42 health-inspection deficiencies for SAUNDERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-13.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-13F0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.D
2026-04-30F0584, F0804Honor 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. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E
2026-04-30F0677, F0697, F0698, F0812Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D
2026-04-30F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.C
2026-04-24F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2026-03-11F0728Ensure 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.D
2026-02-04F0627, F0919Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2025-12-18F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E
2025-12-18F0600, F0609Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2025-09-17F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-06-17F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2025-05-09F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.G
2025-05-09F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.E
2025-05-09F0550, F0610, F0644, F0684, F0686, F0692, F0697, F0919Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2024-12-03F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F
2024-12-03F0585Honor 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.E
2024-12-03F0565, F0656, F0689Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-07-19F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-07-19F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2024-07-19F0610, F0656, F0825, F0835Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D
2024-02-01F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2023-11-08F0552, F0553, F0600Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D

Why was SAUNDERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-19Fine$14,433

How is SAUNDERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER staffed relative to the PA average?

MeasureThis facilityPA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.061773.88823
Total nursing staff turnover (%)54.244.5
Average number of residents per day171.2104.6

Who owns SAUNDERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?

SAUNDERS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name LANCASTER OPERATING, LLC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTLANCASTER OPERATING, LLCsince 10/03/2022
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTBLEIER, SORAH, SCHWARTZ, JOEL, SOD, LEAHsince 10/03/2022
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEECHAPMAN, JOHNsince 11/06/2023
CORPORATE OFFICERSOFIA, LISAsince 10/03/2022

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