nursing home in Philadelphia, PA
Willowcrest
Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Philadelphia, PA 19141 · (215) 456-8632
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Willowcrest at a glance
Willowcrest is a 44-bed non-profit nursing home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 6.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 5, 2026) found 6 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 36.2% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 44
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 21, 1981
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Philadelphia County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395515
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.17 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.80 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.61 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.53 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.8% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 30 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 44 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 36 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 81.4% | 84% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.8% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 Fire safety | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0034 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 18, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 17, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2026 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 4, 2025 |
| February 8, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 12, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 03/08/1984 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 10/04/2021 |
| US BANK, N.A. Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/18/2009 |
| BEN-MAIMON, CAROLE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| ESQUENAZI, ALBERTO Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| GANTMAN, LEWIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| JASPAN, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| KLEHR, SUSAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| KORMAN, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| KRAFTSOW-KOGAN, ELLEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| LEVITTIES, MATTHEW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| LIPSTEIN, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| MELENDEZ, JOSE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| PIERCE, DEBORAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| RAYMOND, ERIC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| REICHLIN, LAWRENCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| ROVINSKY, MADALYN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| STEIN, GREGORY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| WEISS, PAUL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| BERK, STEVEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| JAMES, DIXIEANNE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| WYATT, WALTER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
| JAMES, DIXIEANNE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| WYATT, WALTER Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2011 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Willowcrest's rating?
Willowcrest has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Willowcrest receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Willowcrest accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Willowcrest?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Willowcrest and how do I contact it?
Willowcrest is at Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Philadelphia, PA 19141. Phone: (215) 456-8632.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.