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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Philadelphia Protestant Home

6500 Tabor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111 · All homes in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Protestant Home, a 116-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Philadelphia, PA, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.92
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
16
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
395961
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
116
Residents
101
In Hospital
No
County
Philadelphia
Last Inspection
Jun 27, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.92 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.72 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.64
CNA Hours
2.55
Total Nursing Hours
3.92 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.13
Nursing Turnover
18.6%
RN Turnover
15.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Philadelphia Protestant Home

Philadelphia Protestant Home operates 116 certified beds in Philadelphia, PA with approximately 101 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 5★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.92 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.72 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Philadelphia Protestant Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 18.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2025 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2025 Tag: 0585

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2025 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2024 Tag: 0847

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 18, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0825

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0623

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 3, 2023 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 29, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 15.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 42.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 10.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 89.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 89.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Philadelphia Protestant Home?
Philadelphia Protestant Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at Philadelphia Protestant Home?
Philadelphia Protestant Home reports 3.92 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.72 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 18.6%.
How many beds does Philadelphia Protestant Home have?
Philadelphia Protestant Home has 116 certified beds with approximately 101 residents. The facility is located at 6500 Tabor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111.
Does Philadelphia Protestant Home have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Philadelphia Protestant Home has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Philadelphia Protestant Home received any fines or penalties?
No, Philadelphia Protestant Home has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Philadelphia Protestant Home?
Philadelphia Protestant Home is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Philadelphia Protestant Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Philadelphia Protestant Home was on Jun 27, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Philadelphia Protestant Home?
Philadelphia Protestant Home is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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