Cliveden Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in northwest Philadelphia stands as a 180-bed skilled nursing facility, part of Bedrock Care, and is owned by Benjamin Landa, David Zahler, and Jacob Zahler. Folks here find both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, and you'll see services that include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, IV therapy, cardiac care, respiratory and tracheostomy support, as well as on-site dialysis. The staff specialize in helping people recover from stroke, surgery, and various illnesses, and they're there around the clock, giving 24-hour skilled nursing care, aiming to help every resident feel as comfortable and cared for as possible through all stages, including hospice and palliative care. There's also dedicated Alzheimer's and dementia care, plus programs for memory support, VitalStim® therapy for swallowing, and plenty of help for surgical recovery and skilled medical management.
The facility's grounds are calm and green, with courtyards, walking paths, and spaces for folks to get some fresh air or sit in the sun, and the inside is set up with amenities like private or semi-private rooms that have Wi-Fi and cable, chef-prepared meals in restaurant-style dining, room service, flat-screen TVs, and an on-site salon and barbershop, with arts, games, movies, a rehab gym, and structured activities to keep people busy and offer company throughout the day. Cliveden also organizes outings, provides resident transportation in a van, plans meals with dietary needs in mind, and offers dental, vision, and podiatry care, as well as laundry and housekeeping services to keep things tidy.
Some things to keep in mind are that inspection reports show 68 total deficiencies, including problems with infection control, environmental issues like call systems not always working in bathrooms and bathing areas, and concerns about not always providing a safe, clean, or homelike environment, with only some residents affected. There have been five infection-related violations, a nurse turnover rate reported at 48.6%-which edges above the state average-and nurse staffing that's a bit below Pennsylvania's average, at 3.41 nurse hours per resident per day.
Cliveden's community welcomes people from nearby hospitals like Temple, Roxborough, Albert Einstein Medical, and Chestnut Hill, and as a member of the Pennsylvania Healthcare Association, it tries to keep up with changing care standards. It's located in a quiet part of Philadelphia near Germantown, not far from rivers, springs, and conveniences like shops and restaurants, so residents get a sense of connection to the area, and the range of care, activities, and daily comforts aim to promote recovery, independence, and a little peace of mind.
