Aristacare at Meadow SpringsCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 845 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
- CCN
- 395019
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Certified beds
- 153
- Chain
- Aristacare
- Residents per day
- 145
- CMS flags
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CMS gives Aristacare at Meadow Springs an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 12 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 17 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Pennsylvania is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $17,664 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in Pennsylvania (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Montgomery County median | Pennsylvania median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 58 homes in the county, 656 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Pennsylvania median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 12 Feb 2026 | 17 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 27 Feb 2025 | 14 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 6 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | K | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 3 Sep 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 14 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 6 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Standard survey | 28 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2024 |
| 19 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2024 | Fine | $17,664 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Pennsylvania median | Pennsylvania average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.64 | 3.60 | 3.89 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.96 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.19 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.30 | 3.30 | 3.53 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 42.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Pennsylvania median
- 44.3%
- RN turnover in a year
- 56.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.4% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 7.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.0% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.6% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.6% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, partnership
- Legal business name
- Plymouth Healthcare Associates, LLC
- Chain
- Aristacare (9 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Ubrocha Eh LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 1 Apr 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Montgomery County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Wellness Center | Norristown | 2 of 5 | 13 | $25,324 | 3 Dec 2025 | |
| Suburban Woods Health & Reha | Norristown | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| Onyx Wellness Center | Norristown | 1 of 5 | 7 | $109,841 | 5 Mar 2026 | |
| Markley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Norristown | 3 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 7 Aug 2025 | |
| Norriton Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Norristown | 2 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 23 Jan 2026 | |
| Montgomery Subacute and Respiratory Center | Plymouth Meeting | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 20 May 2026 | |
| Health Center at the Hill at Whitemarsh, The | Lafayette Hill | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill | Lafayette Hill | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 17 Jul 2025 | |
| Willowbrooke Ctskdcarectr Atnormandy Farms Estates | Blue Bell | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Saint Joseph Villa | Flourtown | 5 of 5 | 4 | $8,278 | 3 Mar 2025 | |
| Ambler Extended Care Center | Ambler | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 11 Mar 2026 | |
| Artman Lutheran Home | Ambler | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 11 May 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Aristacare at Meadow Springs (CCN 395019). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/aristacare-at-meadow-springs-plymouth-meeting-pa-395019/
Provenance
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- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Aristacare at Meadow Springs last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 27 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Feb 2025.
- Who operates Aristacare at Meadow Springs?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, partnership. CMS lists the home in the chain Aristacare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Aristacare at Meadow Springs a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 4 homes in Pennsylvania as Special Focus Facilities and 20 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.