ElderGrade
B

82/100

Above average

Germantown Home

6950 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119

CMS 3/5 stars #9 of 46 in Philadelphia County (215) 848-3306
Certified beds
180
Occupancy
97%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 18/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.48 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 26% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.63 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.48 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.29 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 26.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 14 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 1, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Dec 11, 2025 F0657 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 1, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 1, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 1, 2025 F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 1, 2025 F0887

Infection Control Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 1, 2025 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B Aug 1, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D Sep 20, 2024 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
DUFFEY, JOSEPH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MCGRATH, JOSEPH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
NAYLOR, MARY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DEMARCO, MICHAEL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HOWARD, PAMELA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KENT, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DUFFEY, JOSEPH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NEWCOURTLAND Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DEMARCO, MICHAEL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
ROCKINGHAM, DAMEICA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
NEWCOURTLAND Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Germantown Home

What is the ElderGrade for Germantown Home? +

Germantown Home holds an ElderGrade of B (82 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Germantown Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.63 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Germantown Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 14 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Germantown Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Germantown Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.