Plymouth Meeting, PA

Aristacare At Meadow Springs

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $17,664 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

845 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA

(610) 279-7300

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

153

Certified beds

Average residents

139

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Aristacare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.50

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

2.05

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.39

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.44

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

39%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

35%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
1.7
0.5 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.2
0.2 pts better
1.8
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 76.9%
86.9%
10 pts worse
93.4%
16.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.9%
93.5%
1.4 pts better
95.5%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
3.2%
2.2 pts better
3.3%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.5%
6.5 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
6.5%
1.5 pts better
5.4%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 27.7%
19.9%
7.8 pts worse
19.6%
8.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.2%
18.7%
1.5 pts worse
16.7%
3.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 1.0%
0.2%
0.8 pts worse
0.1%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.1%
18.3%
13.2 pts better
14.9%
9.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
0.9%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
1.7%
0.9 pts better
1.7%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 2.5%
26.4%
23.9 pts better
19.8%
17.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 11.7%
5.3%
6.4 pts worse
5.1%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 38.6%
68.9%
30.3 pts worse
81.7%
43.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.1%
9.8%
2.3 pts worse
12.0%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.7%
1.5%
1.2 pts worse
1.6%
1.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 60.0%
68.7%
8.7 pts worse
79.7%
19.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 28.5%
23.1%
5.4 pts worse
23.9%
4.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-27 · Fire 2025-02-27

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-19 · Fire 2024-04-19

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-10 · Fire 2023-07-10

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

C · Minimal harm 2025-02-27

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2025-04-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-12-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-03

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-27

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-23

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-03-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-12-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2024-12-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-14

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-12-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-19

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-19

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-10-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-19

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-10-22

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-04-19

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-19

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-19

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-19

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-19

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-31

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-07-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-07-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F773 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-10

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-05

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-05

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-05

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-04-19

G · Actual harm 2023-03-15

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-03-31

G · Actual harm 2023-03-15

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-03-31

G · Actual harm 2023-03-15

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-03-31

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$17,664 2024-04-19

Fine

Fine · fine $17,664

Fine

Ownership

Cohen, Chaya

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 2 facilities 2010-03-01
Neiman, Moshe

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 2 facilities 2010-03-01
Shalom Ubrocha Eh LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

10% 1 facilities 2024-04-01
Weisel, Morris

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 3 facilities 2010-03-01
Greenberger, Sidney

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2006-07-01
Greenberger, Sidney

General Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2006-07-01
Greenberger, Sidney

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2006-07-01
Klein, Zvi

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2006-07-01
Klein, Zvi

General Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2006-07-01
Klein, Zvi

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2006-07-01

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