ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON
650 EDISON AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19116
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How ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON Compares
ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON is a 225-bed for-profit nursing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.9%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 225 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 47 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Philadelphia, 8 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (70% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON with other nursing homes in Philadelphia.
How is ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.5% here versus 5.1% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 225 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ACCELA REHAB AND CARE CENTER AT SOMERTON lag behind other Philadelphia options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.7 stars across 47 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Philadelphia
Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 217,403 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 34.6 years
- Median household income
- $49,127
- Median home value
- $171,600
Demographics for Philadelphia County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Philadelphia.
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