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Brookmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise effective physical and occupational therapy programs. Still worth an in-person visit.

510 Brookmont Drive, Effort, PA 18330119 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 77 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Brookmont's physical therapy department is frequently cited as a major strength for recovery, but the facility suffers from significant, recurring issues with cleanliness and staff responsiveness. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a plan for frequent family visits to monitor care and advocate for your loved one's needs, specifically regarding call-bell response times and hygiene.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

77 reviews on Google
Brookmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the therapy department and administrative leadership, while others report severe concerns regarding neglect, hygiene, and staff responsiveness. Families considering this facility should be aware of a recurring pattern of complaints regarding facility odors, slow call-bell response times, and inconsistent care standards. While some visitors describe a warm, family-oriented environment, others have documented serious allegations of poor medical oversight and communication failures.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food4.0Staff5.0Clean2.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0Memory3.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
  • Responsive and accessible administrative leadership
  • Warm, friendly, and compassionate nursing staff
  • Family-oriented atmosphere

Concerns

  • Facility smells of urine and lacks cleanliness (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Slow or non-existent response to call bells and patient requests (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent or poor medication management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Rude or unprofessional staff behavior (mentioned by 5 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 95 analyzed

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17 reviews posted between May 9, 2024May 15, 2024 · 13 were 5-star
12 reviews posted between Sep 16, 2024Sep 20, 2024 · 12 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how responsive the leadership team is to feedback; how does the administration work with families to ensure resident needs are being met?
  • 2We have heard great things about your physical and occupational therapy programs; could you tell us more about how those are integrated into a resident's daily routine?
  • 3What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medication management is consistent and error-free for every resident?
  • 4How does the nursing team prioritize responding to call bells to ensure no resident is left waiting for assistance?
  • 5What are your daily cleaning and housekeeping schedules like to ensure the facility remains fresh and comfortable for everyone?
  • 6Can you describe the dining experience and how the menu is planned to ensure nutritious and enjoyable meals?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Within a month of their crack therapeutic staff care, I was walking, without a cane, and had partial use of my broken arm and shattered shoulder.

Rehab patient · 2019★★★★★

While there is a button for help, no one ever comes by and two days ago she went an entire day without her pain medication.

Long-term resident's family · 2023☆☆☆☆

I found the staff to be easily accessible and approachable. I felt they really listened. The physical therapy department truly was great on getting Mom back on her feet in order to return home.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★
Source: 77 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.58hrs
78%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.06hrs
75%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.1%
Better than Avg
Here
7.1%
US
14.4%
PA
17.5%
Monroe
16.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.1%
Better than Avg
Here
8.1%
US
15.3%
PA
18.4%
Monroe
16.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
15.5%
PA
17.7%
Monroe
15.9%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.8%
Better than Avg
Here
11.8%
US
19.5%
PA
19.9%
Monroe
15.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.2%
US
12.1%
PA
8.3%
Monroe
9.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility86.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
86.9%
US
93.4%
PA
87.1%
Monroe
86.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility38.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
38.7%
US
81.8%
PA
69.2%
Monroe
73.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility45.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
45.7%
US
79.8%
PA
68.7%
Monroe
73.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.5%
US
1.6%
PA
1.4%
Monroe
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Well below state avg (10.1)
13 complaint-triggered

Brookmont has a concerning pattern of 49 deficiencies across recent surveys, with 15 triggered by family complaints, indicating ongoing issues requiring attention. The most recurring problems involve resident rights violations, quality of care deficiencies, and medication management issues. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the frequency of complaints and repeated violations in care planning, pain management, and resident dignity suggest families should carefully evaluate this facility and ask detailed questions about recent improvements.

Dec 19, 2025Routine
10
0757Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Feb 28, 2025Routine
9
0692Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0911Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0345Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

May 23, 2024Complaint
4
0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident 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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Apr 5, 2024Routine
15
0574Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident 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.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0697Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0699Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0622Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Apr 5, 2024Complaint
1
0690Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Nov 8, 2023Complaint
4
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0807Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0574Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Brookmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Diamond Healthcare at Brookmont LLC.

Owner · Organization

100%

Frankel, Yosef

Owner (parent company)

50%

Kurland, Benjamin

Owner (parent company)

30%

Rubin, Isaac

Owner (parent company)

20%

Key personnel

Frankel, YosefManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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