Nursing home / skilled nursing
Waverly Heights
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 WAVERLY ROAD |
| City | Gladwyne |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP code | 19035 |
| County | Montgomery |
| Phone | 610-645-8600 |
| Website | https://www.waverlyheights.org/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 395718 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 31 |
| Certification | Medicare |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | August 25, 1986 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | Y |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Waverly Heights is in 1400 WAVERLY ROAD, Gladwyne, PA 19035. Phone: 610-645-8600. Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 5, staffing 5, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 7.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 18.6%.
More about this provider
| Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, PA states it is a nationally accredited, nonprofit Life Plan Community on a 63-acre former estate on Philadelphia's Main Line, providing independent living, personal care, memory support and skilled nursing/rehabilitation on one campus, plus Waverly Care home care and Waverly Connect care management, with multiple dining venues, fitness/wellness programs and extensive social, educational and recreational activities, and healthcare available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | |
| Services and programs | Life Plan Community continuum: independent living, personal care, memory support/memory care, and skilled nursing & rehabilitation (Muirfield: short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care with physicians, licensed/registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, licensed social worker, registered dietitian, recreational therapists, and physical, occupational and speech therapists); also Waverly Care in-home private-duty care and Waverly Connect care management; dining venues, fitness and wellness programs, cinema, putting green, bocce, croquet, gardening, educational programs, lectures, art exhibits and social programs |
| Who it serves | Residents age 60 and older; site states residency is open to men and women 60 years of age or older; skilled nursing also open, as availability allows, to individuals from the greater non-Waverly community, including short-term rehabilitation for non-residents recuperating after hospitalization |
| Payment types it states | Two contract types stated: Traditional Life Care (Type A, Full Life Care Contract - Occupancy Rights Fee, Contract Fee and ongoing Monthly Fee, with routine nursing and personal care in the Health Care Center without an increase in the monthly fee) and Fee-For-Service Health Care (Type C - same fees, but Health Care Center services are paid for separately at established per diem rates) |
| Accreditation | Site describes Waverly Heights as a 'nationally accredited, nonprofit Life Plan Community' and links to CARF (carf.org) in its footer affiliations |
| Inspection highlights | Site states Waverly achieved a 5-Star healthcare rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) |
| Visiting and contact details | Contact published on site: 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035, 610-645-8600, with 'Contact Us' and 'Schedule a Visit' options |
| Website | https://www.waverlyheights.org/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 5 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 2.84 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 7.23 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 8 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 7.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-02-05 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.32826 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 6.7 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.94186 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 18.6 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.03108 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.87453 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 4.35529 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.28234 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 6.62105 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | WAVERLY HEIGHTS |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | Y |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 24.7 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Waverly Heights
Where is Waverly Heights located?
Waverly Heights is at 1400 WAVERLY ROAD, Gladwyne, Pennsylvania 19035.
What care and services does Waverly Heights offer?
Waverly Heights offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Waverly Heights Medicare-certified?
Yes. Waverly Heights is certified for Medicare.
What is Waverly Heights's quality rating?
CMS gives Waverly Heights an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Waverly Heights?
Call Waverly Heights at 610-645-8600.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Pennsylvania can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.