Wyncote Care Center
208 Fernbrook Avenue, Wyncote, PA 19095 · (215) 885-2620
For profit - Limited Liability company · 58 certified beds
Wyncote Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 5 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $4,194 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 5, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 5, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.January 5, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 5, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 5, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 5, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 14, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 14, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 1, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.April 1, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.April 1, 2026 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 1, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 5, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.September 2, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 25, 2025 · F0686 · 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 4, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,194October 17, 2023
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 | 4.22 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.90 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.55 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 58 |
| Average residents per day | 45.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Hillcrest Center Wyncote · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Hopkins Center Wyncote · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Brookside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Abington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Willowbrooke Court-Spring Hous Ambler · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Artman Lutheran Home Ambler · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Wyncote Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.