Germantown Home
6950 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Germantown Home is a nursing home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (215) 848-3306
- Last standard health inspection
- June 25, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day, on average
- 175.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Germantown Home
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (16 vs 31).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on June 25, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2026.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 25, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2026.
Citation K0342. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0541. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0541 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0911 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 11, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2024.
6 citations
Health inspection on August 1, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 1, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2025.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation E0029. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a communication plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2025.
Citation E0034. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2025.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on September 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.
Citation F0801. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2024.
6 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2024.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2024.
Citation K0541. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2024.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2024.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 12, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NEWCOURTLAND5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/22/1994
- DUFFEY, JOSEPHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2018
Questions
When was Germantown Home last inspected?
CMS lists June 25, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Germantown Home have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since October 12, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Germantown Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Germantown Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Germantown Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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