Philadelphia Protestant Home
6500 Tabor Road · Philadelphia, PA · 19111 · 2156978000
116 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025
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 August 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
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 November 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 3, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395961 · certified since September 20, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.