Simpson House INC
2101 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Simpson House INC 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
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (215) 878-3600
- Last standard health inspection
- April 3, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 142
- Residents per day, on average
- 96.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Simpson House INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Pennsylvania average (5 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 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 3, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 30, 2026.
CMS update of September 24, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on April 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 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 May 30, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 May 30, 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 May 30, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Health inspection on July 3, 2024
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 23, 2024.
Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 3, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
Citation K0131. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
Citation K0281. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 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 30, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICES5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 02/01/1998
- SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICESIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 02/01/1998
- SIMPSON SENIOR SERVICESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/1998
- ARGENTIERI, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2007
- COYLE, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2015
Questions
When was Simpson House INC last inspected?
CMS lists April 3, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Simpson House INC have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since July 3, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Simpson House INC been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Simpson House INC?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Simpson House INC a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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