Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CARING HEART REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA · 269 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 29, 2026
CMS Certification Number 395819 · first certified February 1990
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within PA
36 citations — more than 97% of the 656 certified nursing homes in PA. Compared within PA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 18 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 9. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 11–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,101 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
6 of the 36 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
13 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 36 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in PA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the PA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 36 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | 12 |
| June 12, 2025 | 6 |
| May 29, 2026 | 18 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 3 | 2026-05-29 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2026-05-29 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-06-12 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 2 | 2025-06-12 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2026-05-29 |
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | 1 | 2026-05-29 |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | 1 | 2026-05-29 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 1 | 2025-06-12 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 13
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Other 6
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 13 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 29, 2026 — 18 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0344 | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0700 | Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 20, 2026) |
June 12, 2025 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025) |
August 8, 2024 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.