nursing home in Darby, PA
Little Flower Manor
1201 Springfield Road, Darby, PA 19023 · (610) 534-6000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- 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
Little Flower Manor at a glance
Little Flower Manor is a 127-bed non-profit nursing home in Darby, Pennsylvania (Delaware County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 11, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 30.8% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 127
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1990
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Delaware County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395821
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) | 5 / 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 |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 4.17 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.82 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.65 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.84 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30.8% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.6% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 1 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 2 | 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 | 127 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 91 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 71.7% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.4% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.3% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.7% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.8% | 17% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.1% | 10.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 16.7% | 20% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.5% | 25.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.3% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2026 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 1, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 1, 2025 |
| March 12, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| March 12, 2024 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 April 4, 2024 |
| March 12, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUCHANAN, BRIANNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/12/2022 |
| FRIEL, DONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
| HOLY REDEEMER HEALTH SYSTEM Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
| MINNELLA, JAMES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2025 |
| PORT, ROSEMARY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
| FOX, DONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
| GRAHAM, ROSANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2018 |
| MARVEL, ELLEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
| MULLEN, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
| FRIEL, DONALD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
| PORT, ROSEMARY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/17/2017 |
| HOLY REDEEMER HEALTH SYSTEM Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
| BUCHANAN, BRIANNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/12/2022 |
| FRIEL, DONALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
| PORT, ROSEMARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Little Flower Manor's rating?
Little Flower Manor 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 Little Flower Manor receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Little Flower Manor 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 Little Flower Manor?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Little Flower Manor and how do I contact it?
Little Flower Manor is at 1201 Springfield Road, Darby, PA 19023. Phone: (610) 534-6000.
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.