Philadelphia, PA

Delaware Valley Veteran's Home

5-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $10,036 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2701 Southampton Rd, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 965-0301

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

171

Certified beds

Average residents

158

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2009-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.85

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.99

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.54

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.79

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

20%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

32%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.0	1.7 0.3 pts worse	1.9 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.4	1.2 0.8 pts better	1.8 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	86.9% 13.1 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	93.5% 6.5 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	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	3.4%	6.5% 3.1 pts better	11.4% 8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.4%	6.5% 3.1 pts better	5.4% 2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	14.9%	19.9% 5 pts better	19.6% 4.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	7.3%	18.7% 11.4 pts better	16.7% 9.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	14.3%	19.6% 5.3 pts better	16.3% 2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	16.8%	18.3% 1.5 pts better	14.9% 1.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	0.9% 0.7 pts better	1.0% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.1%	1.7% 0.6 pts better	1.7% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	18.0%	26.4% 8.4 pts better	19.8% 1.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	7.1%	5.3% 1.8 pts worse	5.1% 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	91.8%	68.9% 22.9 pts better	81.7% 10.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.5% 1.5 pts better	1.6% 1.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-24 · Fire 2025-07-24

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-18 · Fire 2024-10-18

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-12-21 · Fire 2023-12-21

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-09-26

C · Minimal harm 2025-07-24

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-18

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-05-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-04-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-21

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-04-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-12-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-24

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 2025-09-22