Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
Bottom 25% in PA · Below recommended RN staffing · $113,348 in fines
What this means for your family
Linwood is highly regarded for its physical therapy and social services, making it a strong candidate for short-term rehab. However, families should be aware of recent reports regarding inconsistent care on evening shifts and should proactively monitor personal hygiene care for long-term residents.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
47 reviews on Google“Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receives high praise for its physical therapy department and the compassionate, proactive communication provided by its social services team. While many families report excellent care and a clean environment, some recent reviewers have raised concerns regarding inconsistent care quality on evening shifts and specific hygiene issues.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Proactive and supportive social services
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Engaging and consistent activity programs
Concerns
- Inconsistent care quality on evening/night shifts (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Hygiene and personal care neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 45 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about your physical and occupational therapy programs; how do you tailor those sessions to a resident's specific recovery goals?
- 2Since we know the facility is very well-maintained, could you tell us more about your daily routines for ensuring resident personal care and hygiene needs are met consistently throughout the day?
- 3How does the care team manage resident needs and medical monitoring during the evening and overnight shifts?
- 4We'd love to hear more about the activity programs—what are some of the most popular ways residents engage with each other here?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and coordinating with doctors?
- 6It's great to see you engage with feedback from the community; how does the administration use resident and family input to address recent state inspection findings?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff and therapists were professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Special thank you to Sharon, for her continual updates and exceptional kindness and concern for my mom and our family.”
“The entire staff at Linwood is fabulous, the physical therapists were wonderful and helped my mom get back on her feet. The nursing team, administrators and social services were also wonderful and very helpful from her admissions through her discharge.”
“The therapy dept and activities were great I have to say. But that's it!! As long as you were not long term they were ok. Most of the staff on day shift were good! 2nd shift was awful and I didn't see 3rd shift.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both 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
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Linwood has significant concerns with 67 deficiencies across 11 surveys, including 26 triggered by family complaints. Recurring problems involve accident hazards and resident safety, infection control, and nursing staffing levels. While the facility has corrected most violations, the pattern of repeated issues with safety oversight and multiple family-filed reports about care quality suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate during visits.
Mar 6, 2026Routine12
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Mar 6, 2026Complaint2
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Jan 22, 2026Complaint2
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Sep 23, 2025Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
May 21, 2025Routine16
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jan 15, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 15, 2024
$113,348
Payment Denial
May 15, 2024
56-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Pennsylvania Ltc INC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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