St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
1412 Lansdowne Avenue, Darby, PA 19023 · (610) 461-6510
For profit - Limited Liability company · 273 certified beds
St Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 9 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 5, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.June 5, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.June 5, 2026 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 5, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 5, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 5, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 5, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 5, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 5, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Conduct 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.June 5, 2026 · F0838 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.June 5, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 5, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 5, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.July 18, 2025 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.September 26, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 24, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 9, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.December 1, 2023 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.39 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.91 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.4% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 273 |
| Average residents per day | 252.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Little Flower Manor Darby · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Broomall Manor Broomall · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Rosewood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Broomall · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Beaumont at Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Rosemont Center Bryn Mawr · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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