Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SIMPSON HOUSE INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA · 142 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 3, 2026
CMS Certification Number 395121 · first certified January 1967
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
8 citations — more than 39% 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 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in PA are typically surveyed 10–12 months after the last one (median 11), measured over 1,113 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 three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation 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 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 | 8 |
| Median facility in PA | 10 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | 4 |
| April 24, 2025 | 2 |
| April 3, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | 1 | 2025-04-24 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2025-04-24 |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 1 | 2024-07-03 |
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | 1 | 2024-07-03 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2026-04-03 |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | 1 | 2024-07-03 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2026-04-03 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2024-07-03 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 3, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026) |
April 24, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025) |
July 3, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0131 | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2024) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2024) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2024) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.