F

ARISTACARE AT MEADOW SPRINGS

845 GERMANTOWN PIKE, PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Score: 22 / 100

With a score of 22/100, Aristacare At Meadow Springs ranks in the bottom tier of Pennsylvania nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Aristacare At Meadow Springs provides above-average staffing with 4.94 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 41 deficiencies at Aristacare At Meadow Springs, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.94 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 2.05 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.39 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.44 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

41
Total Deficiencies
Nov 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 40 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Sep 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0625 Severity D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospi
    Feb 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Feb 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Feb 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 11.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.1% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 2.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $17,664

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
153
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9