Delaware Valley Veteran's Home
2701 Southampton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154 · (215) 965-0301
Government - State · 171 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Delaware Valley Veteran's Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 2 citations (the Pennsylvania average is 10). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,036 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 10, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesJuly 10, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.July 10, 2026 · F0728 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 15, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 15, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.December 12, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 24, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 24, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 10, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.September 10, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.September 10, 2024 · F0800 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 10, 2024 · F0840 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 11, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,036September 10, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Pennsylvania average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.23 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.82 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.46 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.6% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 171 |
| Average residents per day | 162.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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