Delaware Valley Veteran's Home

2701 Southampton Rd · Philadelphia, PA · 19154 · 2159650301

171 certified beds Government - State

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.

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 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

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.

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 49
Serious harm & abuse 20% 52
Staffing 20% 82
Federal penalties 15% 76
Trend 10% 53
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.123.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.840.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.54≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $10,036

Inspection citations (22 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G April 15, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G April 15, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected December 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    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 September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J October 18, 2024

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

    Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 18, 2024

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 19, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
September 10, 2024Fine$10,036

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 39A436 · certified since January 1, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.