Background Information on Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, also known Somerton Center or by the legal name of SC Rehab & Nursing Center LLC, is a for-profit nursing home in Pennsylvania. This 225-bed facility is located at 650 Edison Avenue in Philadelphia.
Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center received a federal fine of $7,345 in 2021 for cited deficiencies of resident care. Furthermore, as of the date of this post, the nursing home has been rated two out of five stars by Medicare for deficiencies in health inspections and staffing levels. A rating of two out of five stars is considered to be “below average,” according to Medicare.
Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center also has a higher staff turnover rate than the national and state average- with their Registered Nurse turnover rate at 60.7%. The average in Pennsylvania for Registered Nurse turnover is 45.2%.
Deficiencies at Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for Resident Care Violations
September 17, 2021, Inspection at Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
This inspection found that the facility failed to prevent a resident from developing a skin infection due to poor hygiene. The resident was ordered by a physician to wear compression stockings to alleviate issues with poor circulation in the resident’s legs. The facility failed to provide the resident with new compression stockings, which resulted in the resident using dirty stockings every day. The resident then developed cellulitis on her left shin.
January 31, 2020, Inspection at Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
It was found that a staff member at the facility lost a resident’s cancer medication. When the resident lodged a complaint regarding the missing medication, the facility failed to conduct a thorough investigation.
July 19, 2019, Inspection at Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center failed to prevent a mentally impaired resident from eloping from the facility multiple times. The resident was known to be a wander risk upon admission into the facility, but no care plan was put in place to address the potential issue.
March 23, 2019, Inspection at Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Based on observations made at the facility, it was determined that Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment for residents. The central bath area was found to be dirty and in disarray. A used Band-Aid, an electrical wire, an open sugar packet, and other pieces of litter were found on the floor.
June 28, 2018, Inspection at Somerton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
The results of this inspection determined that the facility failed to prevent the development of bed sores on a resident’s body. The resident developed a sacral wound, as well as a wound on the left heel. Upon review of medical records, it was determined that no care plans were developed related to the bed sores.
The facility was also cited with failing to monitor and assess a resident’s significant weight loss. According to clinical record review, the facility failed to ensure that the resident ate enough to maintain a healthy weight.
Lawsuits against Somerton Nursing and Rehab
The following lawsuits have been filed against Somerton nursing home in Philadelphia, alleging nursing home negligence, abuse, neglect, poor resident care, or wrongdoing.
- SEVILLE VS SOMERTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
- SMITH ETAL VS SOMERTON CENTER SNF LLC
- WEAVER ETAL VS SOMERTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION
- W. VS SOMERTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
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Disclaimer
*Each case is different. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome or indicate an expected outcome on your particular case. The above prior lawsuit information is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to substitute for legal advice from an attorney. This individual case information above is publicly filed information gathered from the publicly filed complaint. This information and these cases are not the work of this law firm. The inspection results are provided from public government agency surveys. The state Department of Health conducts a survey of all nursing home facilities at least once every 15 months. The deficiencies listed on this page may have been corrected after the date of the inspection and date of publishing this material. Citations, ratings, statistics, and deficiencies are current as of the date of this post and will change later on. The inspection findings published are not complete. You may find the most up to date information at medicare.gov. This material is not endorsed by the facility noted or by any governmental agency. Speak with an attorney immediately if you believe you have a viable case against a nursing home, assisted living facility or medical facility.
