Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton Review

Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton is a senior living community in Philadelphia with concerning quality indicators. It has received some backlash for a lack of compassion in patient care, with U.S. News reporting that residents receive significantly less time with nurses per day than the average in Pennsylvania and across the country.

The Accela center also has a significant staffing problem—less than 40% of nursing staff remained at the facility since the previous year, well below the 53% on average in Pennsylvania. Additionally, nearly double the state and national average number of residents are prescribed antipsychotic drugs at Accela. High levels of antipsychotic use in nursing homes can indicate inappropriate use for behavioral control rather than legitimate medical treatment.