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Germantown Home
6950 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Germantown Home, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is certified for 180 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Pennsylvania median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 6, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 7.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Pennsylvania median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 26.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Philadelphia Co. median | Pennsylvania median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 37 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.8 | 25.0 | 22.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.4% | 45.2% | 44.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7,387 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (46 in the county, 656 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Pennsylvania average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 Aug 2025, 20 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×4 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 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 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 1 Aug 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 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 | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Pennsylvania average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.4%, RNs 18.2%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Pennsylvania median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.3% | 15.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.6% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.8% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcourtland | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/22/1994 |
| Newcourtland | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/17/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Philadelphia County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Home | Philadelphia | 18 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 22.2 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Lafayette-Redeemer, The | Philadelphia | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Paul'S Run | Philadelphia | 119 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 12.6 | — | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Philadelphia Protestant Home | Philadelphia | 116 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6.9 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Simpson House Inc | Philadelphia | 142 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3.5 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
| The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab and Healthcare Ctr | Philadelphia | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 40.8 | — | 28 May 2026 |
| Transitional Care Unit At Nazareth Hospital | Philadelphia | 28 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 35.7 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Willowcrest | Philadelphia | 44 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 20.5 | — | 5 Jan 2026 |
All 46 facilities in Philadelphia County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Germantown Home been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Pennsylvania median is 26 per facility.
Has Germantown Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Germantown Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Pennsylvania median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Germantown Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Newcourtland. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Germantown Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.