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The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and professional nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

495 East Abington Avenue, Chestnut Hill · Philadelphia, PA 19118122 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 116 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility offers exceptional, life-saving care and a highly compassionate staff that families can trust. However, you should specifically inquire about their security protocols and camera coverage, as the recent absence of on-site surveillance has been a major point of concern for the community.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

116 reviews on Google
Families generally praise the facility for its exceptionally caring, professional staff and its warm, clean environment. While many reviewers highlight the excellence of the leadership and the quality of care, recent concerns have been raised regarding facility security and the lack of on-site cameras following a high-profile incident involving a missing employee.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory8.0Comms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and professional nursing staff
  • Strong, approachable leadership and management
  • Clean and welcoming community atmosphere
  • Engaging resident activities and programs

Concerns

  • Lack of on-site security cameras (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent communication regarding care incidents or follow-ups (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

93%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much the management team engages with the community and responds to feedback; how would you describe the leadership's approach to interacting with families?
  • 2The community looks so clean and welcoming; what are some of the favorite daily activities or social programs that residents currently enjoy here?
  • 3We want to ensure we are always in the loop regarding care; what is your specific process for communicating with families if there is a change in a resident's health or a specific care incident occurs?
  • 4In terms of resident safety and monitoring the hallways or common areas, what kind of security measures or technology do you have in place?
  • 5With the professional nursing staff being such a highlight here, how is medical care managed during the overnight hours or in the event of an unexpected emergency?
  • 6Since the facility has a very strong reputation for its nursing team, how do you ensure that the high standard of compassionate care remains consistent across all shifts?

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Key Review Excerpts

A staff member identified when my father was in liver failure and nursing staff helped me get him to the hospital in time to save his life.

Family of a resident · 2026★★★★★

I went to visit my great aunt for the first time and as a geriatric nurse I was very impressed with how clean and well taken care of she was.

Geriatric nurse visiting family · 2024★★★★★

Lisa is always approachable, responsive, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best care. Anytime we have had any question or concern, she’s just a phone call away.

Court Appointed Guardian · 2024★★★★★
Source: 116 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: PA State Licensing Agency

40total
77deficiencies

Key Findings

Between 2021 and 2025, The Terrace at Chestnut Hill underwent 41 inspections, resulting in 9 clean reports and 77 recorded violations. Documented findings include issues regarding sanitation, staff training, and administrative compliance, as well as incidents involving resident care and temperature regulation.

Dec 10, 2025Routine
minor2600.181.f

Two residents' records lacked current lists of medications, including discrepancies between actual medications in rooms and those listed in their records.

minor2600.184.a

A pharmacy label for a resident's polyethylene glycol contained incorrect administration instructions compared to the MAR.

Dec 16, 2024Routine
minor2600.85.a

Unsanitary conditions observed including food stains on furniture, feces on a toilet seat, a strong smell of urine, and unclean trash can lids and ice cream containers.

minor2600.100.a

The outdoor patio area contained multiple tripping hazards, including an overturned table and an unstable umbrella stand.

Nov 20, 2024Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Sep 27, 2024Routine
severe2600.42b

A resident was pushed by another resident in an elevator, resulting in a fall and a hip fracture.

minor2600.227d

The resident's support plan failed to document how specific medical diagnoses identified in a medical evaluation would be met.

Jan 31, 2024Routine
minor2600.82c

An unlabeled and undistinguishable bar of soap was left unlocked, unattended, and accessible to residents in the Memory Care Room.

minor2600.87

The stairwell to exit 4 was dark due to an inoperable emergency light and a non-working ceiling light fixture.

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The rubber seal at the bottom of the refrigerator in the Memory Care kitchenette was falling off.

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An unlabeled and undated container of juice was found in the Memory Care kitchenette refrigerator.

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Two loose pills were found in the medication cart, and tape was found on the back of a resident's prescription bubble pack.

Oct 16, 2023Routine
severe2600.15a

An allegation of resident abuse involving a laceration from a broken vase was not reported to the local area agency on aging.

severe2600.16c

The home failed to report multiple incidents of medication errors involving insulin administration and blood sugar levels to the Department.

severe2600.42b

A resident was subjected to physical harm and verbal abuse, and the resident's RASP was not updated to reflect assessments for agitation or aggression.

Jun 13, 2023Routine
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Resident 1's most recent medical evaluation was not completed at least annually.

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The assessment for resident 2 lacked the assessor's name, title, signature, or date signed.

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Resident 2 participated in the development of their support plan but did not sign the document.

May 9, 2023Routine
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Abington Senior Care LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Source: State licensing data

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