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University City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr

3609 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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University City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr 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.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

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.

  1. Health inspection on July 29, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2026.

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  2. Health inspection on March 23, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.

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  3. Health inspection on March 5, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 5 times since 2024.

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  4. Health inspection on January 9, 2026

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0698 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

    • Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.

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  5. Health inspection on June 10, 2025

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0554 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2025.

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  6. Health inspection on May 8, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 27, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 4 times since 2024.

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  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall 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 5 of 5.

  8. Health inspection on March 25, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.

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  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  10. Health inspection on January 27, 2025

    13 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0806 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0919 2 times since 2024.

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  11. Health inspection on December 9, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 6, 2025.

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  12. Health inspection on September 16, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.

  14. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  15. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 24, 2023 from $12,600 to $8,190.

  17. Health inspection on April 24, 2024

    11 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 May 29, 2024.

    • 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 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

    • 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 May 29, 2024.

    • Citation F0836. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0836 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.

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  18. Health inspection on March 5, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.

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  19. Health inspection on February 9, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2024.

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  20. Health inspection on January 10, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2024.

    • Citation F0836. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2024.

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  21. Health inspection on December 26, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2024.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(215) 386-2942
Last standard health inspection
January 9, 2026 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
124
Residents per day, on average
119.7
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
University City Operator LLC
Chain
Marquis Health Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Pennsylvania average (54 vs 31).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was University City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr last inspected?

CMS lists January 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does University City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr have?

CMS lists 54 health citations since December 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has University City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of University City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is University City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Ctr a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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