WAVERLY HEIGHTS
1400 WAVERLY ROAD, Gladwyne, PA 19035
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask WAVERLY HEIGHTS, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How WAVERLY HEIGHTS Compares
WAVERLY HEIGHTS is a 31-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 31 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.7% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 17.7% (34% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 4.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.4% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 22.5% (36% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 656 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WAVERLY HEIGHTS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WAVERLY HEIGHTS with other nursing homes in Gladwyne.
What keeps WAVERLY HEIGHTS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is WAVERLY HEIGHTS doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.7% here versus 17.7% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WAVERLY HEIGHTS keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WAVERLY HEIGHTS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WAVERLY HEIGHTS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Gladwyne
Gladwyne sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 146,901 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $93,518
- Median home value
- $326,200
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gladwyne.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.