Lima, PA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Lima's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
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River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
9501 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 · Philadelphia County
Better Team Better Care At River’s Edge, we combine advanced clinical care with the warmth of a committed, local team. Every resident is treated like family—with compassion, attention, and excellence. Schedule a Tour Exceptional Clinical Care, Close to Home Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs are built aro…
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (116 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Philadelphia
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, PA, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 116 residents per day. It operates as part of the Paramount Care Centers network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.71 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $11,581 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.83 hrs/resident/day)
- •14 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Philadelphia for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 116
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Paramount Care Centers
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 395843
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,820–$14,980/mo (median $13,030) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Philadelphia prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.83
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.71
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 14
- Federal fines
- 4 ($11,581)
- Total penalties
- 4
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (39 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2026-04-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $2,823 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $2,447 |
| 2023-09-05 | Fine | $2,117 |
| 2023-08-14 | Fine | $4,194 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
9501 State Road, Philadelphia, PA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
How much does River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center cost?
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Philadelphia, PA area typically runs $11,820–$14,980 per month (median $13,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 50.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has 39 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (116 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offer?
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Philadelphia, PA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Philadelphia.
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- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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