Cathedral Village
600 East Cathedral Road · Philadelphia, PA · 19128 · 2154871300
82 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Presbyterian Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $32,526 in fines in the last 24 months.
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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.
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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $208,039 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 10, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $32,526 |
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | $175,513 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395467 · certified since March 28, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.