Aristacare at Meadow Springs
845 Germantown Pike · Plymouth Meeting, PA · 19462 · 6102797300
153 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Aristacare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,664 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 12, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
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.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
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 March 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
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.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 17, 2024 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2024 | Fine | $17,664 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395019 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.