All citations for Aristacare at East Falls

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 14, 2026

Showing 76 to 88 of 88 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0693, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 8, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 21, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 4, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 12, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.