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Ambler Extended Care Center
32 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 (opens Google Maps) · Montgomery County · (215) 646-7050· 100 certified beds · avg 94 residents/day · certified since Feb 21, 1967 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: SABER HEALTHCARE GROUP (126 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Mar 11, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
2.90
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 9 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. F-0558
The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. F-0695
The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. F-0755
View all 9 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · F-0921 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · F-0814 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not make sure special medical diets — like low-sodium or diabetic diets — were properly ordered by the resident's doctor or managed by a qualified dietitian as state law allows. · F-0808 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 3).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityPennsylvania averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 2.90
Pennsylvania average: 3.94
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.46
Pennsylvania average: 0.80
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.67
Pennsylvania average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 2.90 | 3.94 | 3.95 | bottom 7% in Pennsylvania; bottom 11% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.46 | 0.80 | 0.69 | bottom 18% in Pennsylvania; bottom 31% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.67 | 3.58 | 3.50 | bottom 8% in Pennsylvania; bottom 15% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.36 | 0.56 | 0.48 | bottom 37% in Pennsylvania; bottom 45% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 54.0 | 44.5 | 45.8 | bottom 25% in Pennsylvania; bottom 27% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 63.2 | 39.9 | 42.9 | bottom 13% in Pennsylvania; bottom 17% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.27, RN 0.52, weekend 3.01.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.27 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
No verified facility-specific private-pay price is available in our data for Ambler Extended Care Center. CMS inspection and staffing records do not tell us what this home will charge you.
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHG Aviv LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2016 |
| BHG Aviv LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2016 |
| Carroll, Michelle | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2024 |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2011 |
| Herder, Tynisha | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| Herder, Tynisha | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| RKL LLP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2023 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Saber Governance LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2011 |
| SHG Boa LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/10/2025 |
| SHG Management LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| SHG Management LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2019 |
| SHG Mt, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/10/2025 |
| TCF National Bank | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/19/2017 |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2019 |
Showing 20 of 24 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 4 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Saber Healthcare Group — 126 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Broad Mountain Health and Rehabilitation Center — Frackville, PA · overall 2/5
- Broomall Manor — Broomall, PA · overall 5/5
- Bryn Mawr Extended Care Center — Bryn Mawr, PA · overall 1/5
- Caring Heights Community Care & Rehab Ctr — Coraopolis, PA · overall 1/5
- Dresher Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center — Fort Washington, PA · overall 5/5
- Dunmore Health Care Center — Dunmore, PA · overall 3/5
- East End Health & Rehab Center — Pittsburgh, PA · overall 3/5
- Edison Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center — New Castle, PA · overall 1/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 125 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
- "Who oversees residents' therapeutic diets, and how do the doctor and dietitian work together on them?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Pennsylvania midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 54% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 24 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 163 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artman Lutheran Home | 0.6 mi | Ambler, PA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Willowbrooke Ctskdcarectr at Fortwashingtonestates | 1.2 mi | Fort Washington, PA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Willowbrooke Court-Spring Hous | 1.5 mi | Lower Gwynedd, PA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Silver Stream Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 1.8 mi | Spring House, PA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Dresher Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2.2 mi | Fort Washington, PA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Montgomery Subacute and Respiratory Center | 3.1 mi | Plymouth Meeting, PA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Complete Care at Harston Hall LLC | 3.9 mi | Flourtown, PA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Saint Joseph Villa | 4.2 mi | Flourtown, PA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Willowbrooke Ctskdcarectr Atnormandy Farms Estates | 4.3 mi | Blue Bell, PA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Health Center at the Hill at Whitemarsh, the | 4.4 mi | Lafayette Hill, PA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Edgehill Nursing and Rehab Cen | 4.4 mi | Glenside, PA | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Brookside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 4.5 mi | Roslyn, PA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Montgomery, PA — 58 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Aristacare at Meadow Springs — Plymouth Meeting, PA · overall 1/5abuse
- Chestnut Hill Lodge Health and Rehab Ctr — Wyndmoor, PA · overall 1/5abuse
- Dock Terrace — Lansdale, PA · overall 5/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 395176.
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