Somerton Center
Nursing Home Facility
650 Edison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Somerton Center is conveniently located down the street from the Somerton Train Station and a number of bus routes, which makes it very easy for the staff and visitors to access us. We are a ShortStay Rehabilitation and LongTerm Care facility. Somerton Center serves patients with a variety of pulmonary needs on our Ventilator Unit, and we specialize in Vent Weaning. We provide service to a multitude of languages; to name a few: Spanish, Russian, and Creole.
Operated by Genesis HealthCare, which runs 507 communities in our directory.
With 225 beds, Somerton Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Philadelphia average about 159 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Philadelphia average about 2.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2025 and recorded 15 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Philadelphia average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.
The community is located in Philadelphia County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 52 problems at Somerton Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 17 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Resident Rights
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Somerton Center offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 225
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.1
- Annual staff turnover 50%
- Last health inspection March 2025
Resident & family reviews
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