Philadelphia, PA

Germantown Home

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

6950 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

(215) 848-3306

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

180

Certified beds

Average residents

172

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.49

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.92

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.31

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.34

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	1.7	1.7 About the same	1.9 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.8	1.2 0.4 pts better	1.8 1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	81.3%	86.9% 5.6 pts worse	93.4% 12.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.7%	93.5% 4.2 pts better	95.5% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.1%	3.2% 2.1 pts better	3.3% 2.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.2%	6.5% 6.3 pts better	11.4% 11.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	6.6%	6.5% 0.1 pts worse	5.4% 1.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	7.0%	19.9% 12.9 pts better	19.6% 12.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	11.0%	18.7% 7.7 pts better	16.7% 5.7 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	18.0%	19.6% 1.6 pts better	16.3% 1.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	23.6%	18.3% 5.3 pts worse	14.9% 8.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.4%	0.9% 1.5 pts worse	1.0% 1.4 pts worse	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	20.2%	26.4% 6.2 pts better	19.8% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.8%	5.3% 0.5 pts better	5.1% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	53.6%	68.9% 15.3 pts worse	81.7% 28.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.7%	9.8% 5.1 pts better	12.0% 7.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.1%	1.5% 0.4 pts better	1.6% 0.5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	51.2%	68.7% 17.5 pts worse	79.7% 28.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	20.9%	23.1% 2.2 pts better	23.9% 3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-01 · Fire 2025-08-01

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-09-20 · Fire 2024-09-20

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-12-08 · Fire 2023-12-08

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-10-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-10-18

B · Minimal harm 2025-08-01

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2025-10-18

B · Minimal harm 2025-08-01

E34 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2025-10-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2024-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-11-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-20

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-11-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-02-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-02-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2024-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2024-02-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-02-16

C · Minimal harm 2023-12-08

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-02-16

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

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 2025-12-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

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 2025-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-09-25

B · Minimal harm 2025-08-01