Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nursing home
Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 of 5 overall from CMS
6212 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.20 hours Below the state average of 3.89
- Nursing staff who left in a year 32.4% Below the state average of 44.5%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 98 6 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $154,904 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 91.5% of 396 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 396-bed nursing home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.20 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $154,904 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 396
- Residents per day (average)
- 362.3
- Certified since
- 1993 (33 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFF Candidate
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Special Focus candidate. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program: its inspection record qualifies it for the program, but it has not been selected. What a Special Focus Facility is
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $154,904 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 40 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Dec 22, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Pennsylvania average is 10.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.0
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Pennsylvania average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.0
- Quality measures 1 of 5 Pennsylvania average 3.6
The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.20 h Pennsylvania average 3.89
- Nurse aides 2.01 h Pennsylvania average 2.19
- Licensed practical nurses 0.89 h Pennsylvania average 0.91
- Registered nurses 0.30 h Pennsylvania average 0.79
- All staff, weekends 2.83 h Pennsylvania average 3.53
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Pennsylvania average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover32.4%
- Pennsylvania average44.5%
- Registered nurse turnover30.4%
- Pennsylvania average39.9%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Pennsylvania and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 29.9% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 11.2% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.1% | 10.8% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 64.8% | 87.5% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 30.3% | 17.0% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.5% | 20.0% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.5% | 93.5% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.4% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.4% | 25.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.2% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.42 | 1.62 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.95 | 1.18 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 14.9% | 70.0% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.0% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 12.7% | 68.7% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.6% | 22.5% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.1% | 9.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 98 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 3 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 55 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jul 14, 2026: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | 40 | 18 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 36 | 10 |
| May 31, 2024 | 22 | 14 |
Pennsylvania homes averaged 10.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (98)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 7, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 22, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)
Showing the 30 most recent of 98.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | Fine | $42,627 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Fine | $112,277 |
Pennsylvania homes averaged 0.8 fines and $25,774 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Pennsylvania
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 396 certified beds. It averages 362.3 residents per day, about 91.5% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 3.20 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.30 hours from registered nurses. The Pennsylvania average is 3.89 hours and 0.79 hours from registered nurses.
Has Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $154,904 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Care Pavilion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Philadelphia County
Who to call in Pennsylvania
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Pennsylvania.
- Long-term care ombudsman Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 717-783-8975 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Nursing Care Facilities 1-800-254-5164 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Pennsylvania staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 395893. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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