Aristacare at East Falls
3300 Henry Avenue, 7th Floor · Philadelphia, PA · 19129 · 2158423300
66 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aristacare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$57,568 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $57,568 |
Inspection citations (80 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
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.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
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.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025
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.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 4, 2024 | Fine | $35,363 |
| August 8, 2024 | Fine | $22,205 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 396143 · certified since July 11, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.