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Ambler Extended Care Center
32 South Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 · Montgomery County · (215) 646-7050
100 certified beds, about 94 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395176 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 11, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since March 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.27 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.52 of those hours.
54.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Saber Healthcare Group, an affiliated group of 126 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
March 11, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, resident interview, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the call bell was accessible in the bathroom for one of 19 sampled residents. (Resident 45)
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, review of manufacturer's instructions, clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate treatment and services for respiratory therapy for one of two sampled residents who utilized respiratory equipment. (Resident 47)
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, review of facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain accurate reconciliation records for controlled substances on one of four medication carts. ([NAME] front cart)
February 27, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and resident interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a sanitary and comfortable environment for residents and staff in one of two shower rooms and on one of two nursing units. ([NAME] nursing unit shower room)
- C Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to dispose of trash and refuse properly.
March 1, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide therapeutic diets as ordered by the physician for two of 19 sampled residents. (Residents 37, 61)
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a call bell was accessible for one of 19 sampled residents. (Resident 8)
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment was completed to accurately reflect the resident's current status for one of 19 sampled residents. (Resident 55)
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to assess and implement safety measures related to smoking for two of four sampled residents who smoke. (Residents 37, 49)
Fire safety inspections
23 fire safety citations on file: 4 on March 11, 2026, 15 on February 27, 2025, 4 on March 1, 2024.
Every fire safety citation23 citations
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Meet other general requirements.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- C List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- C Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.27 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.52 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.01 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.76 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 54.0% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 63.2% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.32 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.38 on weekdays and 3.01 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.26 in April to June 2025 to 3.27 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.27 | 0.52 | 3.38 | 3.01 | 1.8% | 0 of 90 | 94 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.15 | 0.50 | 3.27 | 2.85 | 1.3% | 0 of 92 | 94 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.21 | 0.49 | 3.35 | 2.84 | 1.7% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.26 | 0.47 | 3.44 | 2.82 | 1.4% | 0 of 91 | 92 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.2 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.2 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.6 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.9 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.3 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: AMBLER HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC. CMS links this home to Saber Healthcare Group, a group of 126 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhg Aviv LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 03/16/2016 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Herder, Tynisha | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Weisberg, William | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 09/16/2025 | |
| Bhg Aviv LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2016 | |
| Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2011 | |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/26/2023 | |
| Saber Governance LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2011 | |
| Shg Boa LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/10/2025 | |
| Shg Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/01/2019 | |
| Shg Mt, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/10/2025 | |
| Tcf National Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/19/2017 | |
| Carroll, Michelle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2024 | |
| Herder, Tynisha | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Nicoluzakis, Gregory | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Volpe, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2019 | |
| Weisberg, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2011 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 27, 2025: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 11, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.01 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
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Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Ambler Extended Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ambler Extended Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ambler Extended Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 11, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Ambler Extended Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Ambler Extended Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Ambler Extended Care Center?
- CMS lists 24 owners and managers, and links the home to Saber Healthcare Group. Legal business name: AMBLER HEALTHCARE GROUP, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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