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Cathedral Village

600 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128 · Philadelphia County · (215) 487-1300

82 certified beds, about 67 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1980

Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395467 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on February 5, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).

Of 18 health citations since September 2024, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.

CMS lists 2 fines totaling $208,039 in the last three years; the largest was $175,513, and the latest is dated September 19, 2024.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.00 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.

54.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).

CMS links it to Presbyterian Senior Living, an affiliated group of 11 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 18 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
2E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 17, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, review of facility documentation, clinical record review and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide each resident with adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents related to transfer assistance for two of four residents reviewed (Resident R1 and R2). This deficiency was identified as past non-compliance.
March 25, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical documentation and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that one resident was free from accidents and hazards related to inappropriate transfers for one of five residents reviewed. This deficiency is cited as past non-compliance. (Resident R1)
February 5, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 4, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of policy, review of clinical records and review of facility provided documentation, it was determined that facility did not ensure to complete a thorough investigation for two of 18 residents reviewed regarding facility reported incidents (Resident R42, R2)Review of facility policy 'Falls management program,' indicates that when a resident sustains a fall, the assessment process will include an investigation using the Fall investigation analysis sheet. This is to help identify the root cause and whether or not the fall was avoidable or unavoidable. Review of Resident R42 clinical record revealed medical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, pain in bilateral knees, osteoarthritis, long-term use of insulin. Review of physical therapy discharge recommendations, completed on March 20, 2025, indicate that R42 is to continue to walk and stand with supervision. [...]
January 21, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, review of clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement care plan interventions to meet resident needs for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R1). This deficiency was identified as past non-compliance. Based on review of facility policy, review of clinical records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement care plan interventions to meet resident needs for one of three residents reviewed (Resident R1). This deficiency was identified as past non-compliance. Findings Include:Review of facility policy Care Planning review 01/07/2026 revealed the facility will comprehensively evaluate and re-evaluate a resident's need for service and develop a plan to promote their highest practicable level of functioning. [...]
August 12, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Past noncompliance: already fixed when inspectors found it
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility documentation, and staff statements, it was determined that the facility failed to provide assistance with activities of daily living related to nutrition, incontinence care, and positioning for five residents reviewed. (Resident R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5). This was identified as past non-compliance. Findings Include: Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed a quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS - federally mandated resident assessment and care screening) dated June 2, 2025, indicated diagnoses including progressive neurological conditions, dementia (loss of cognitive functioning), Parkinson's disease (neurovegetative disorder that affects movement), paralytic gait (difficulty initiating movement), and dysphasia (language disorder); and had a BIMS score of six, indicating cognitive impairment. [...]
July 17, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: n/aNumber of residents cited: n/a the facility did not ensure food was stored, prepared, and served in accordance with professional standards of practice Based on observations and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
  2. D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, review of facility documentation, review of clinical records, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to conduct a complete and thorough investigation to rule out an allegation of neglect for one of four residents reviewed (Resident R4). Findings Include: Review of facility policy Abuse Neglect or Exploitation reviewed July 2, 2025, revealed neglect is the failure of the facility, or its employees, to provide goods and services to a resident that are necessary to avoid physical harm, pain, mental anguish, or emotional distress to the resident despite knowledge that the care and services were required. [...]
  3. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteNumber of residents sampled: 3Number of residents cited: 2the facility did not ensure a medication error rate of < 5%Based on observations, review of clinical records, and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that it was free of medication error rate of five percent or greater for two of three residents observed during medication administration (Residents R32, and R67).
  4. D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    F760 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 14, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to correctly administer medications in accordance with physician orders for two of three residents observed during medication administration observed, resulting in a significant medication error (Residents R32, and R67). Based on observation, interview, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to correctly administer medications in accordance with physician orders for two of three residents observed during medication administration observed, resulting in a significant medication error (Residents R32, and R67).
June 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 4, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, review of clinical records, facility documentation, and facility policy, it was determined the facility failed to ensure one of four residents reviewed was free of neglect, (Resident R1). This failure resulted in actual harm to Resident R1 who was not provided care by two nurse aides while experiencing a combative episode. Resident R1 grabbed onto nurse aide, who moved resident's arm, resulting in a fracture of the right humerus (arm).
February 10, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 18, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews with staff, and a review of facility procedures, it was determined that the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.
  2. F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    F814 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 18, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and an interview with staff it was determined that the facility did not ensure that garbage and refuse was disposed of properly.
  3. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 18, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews with residents, interviews with staff, review of facility documentation and clinical records, the facility failed to ensure each resident's dignity was maintained regarding cell phone use of staff, for one out of 24 residents reviewed. (R50).
  4. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 18, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies and documentation, clinical record review and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident remained free from verbal abuse, which resulted in emotional distress for one of 24 residents reviewed. (Resident R38)
  5. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 18, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, review of facility policy and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate respiratory care and services for one of 24 residents reviewed (R38).
  6. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 18, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of clinical records, and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that it was free of medication error rate of five percent or greater for one of six residents observed during medication administration (Resident R51).
  7. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 18, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of facility policy and procedure and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective infection control program related appropriate cleaning techniques for medical equipment, on three of the six Medication Administration Reviews.
September 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · Actual harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 25, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on the review of facility documentation, review of clinical records, and interviews with resident and staff, it was determined the facility failed to monitor the temperature of a hot liquid before being served to a resident. This failure resulted in actual harm to Resident R1 who spilled hot water and sustained a second degree burn on the forearm for one of two resident records reviewed (Resident R1).

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
September 19, 2024Fine $32,526
May 2, 2024Fine $175,513

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)4.003.893.86
Registered nurses0.570.790.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.763.533.42
Nurse aides2.24
Licensed practical nurses1.19
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)54.1%44.5%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover64.3%39.9%42.9%
Administrators who left1

CMS expects 3.58 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.09 on weekdays and 3.76 on weekends, 8% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 4.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.90 in April to June 2025 to 4.00 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.000.574.093.76 4.7%0 of 9067
Oct to Dec 20254.090.694.193.82 9.1%0 of 9267
Jul to Sep 20253.980.704.083.74 17.1%0 of 9268
Apr to Jun 20253.900.663.963.76 14.7%0 of 9169
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 20263.690.653.823.3411.3%0.1% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.

Official wage estimates for Pennsylvania

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Pennsylvania, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$21.44$18.88 to $22.5267,740
LPNs and LVNs$30.74$29.02 to $35.0138,260
Registered nurses$46.36$38.75 to $50.35146,520
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

How staff pay reports work · CNA pay by state

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homePennsylvaniaUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
18.116.813.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.70.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.51.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.03.13.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.71.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
19.417.014.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.04.84.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.317.715.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
28.622.523.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
17.89.512.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.41.61.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.11.21.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: CATHEDRAL VILLAGE. CMS links this home to Presbyterian Senior Living, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 3.5 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Cathedral Village5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization01/01/2025
Phi5% or greater direct ownership interestOrganization100%06/01/2015
Birdsall, JamesCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Carr, RandiCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
Chottiner, LawrenceCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Denison, BarbaraCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2024
Derr, ScottCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2025
Duncan, JeanCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
Elliott, BrendaCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2022
Goldstein, TerryCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2018
Hoffman, CynthiaCorporate directorIndividual06/02/2021
Kinard, JosephCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
King, CarolineCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2022
Lange, HollyCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
Merriweather, BarbaraCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
Paxton, StuartCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2019
Reimann, SusanCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2016
Rhodes, CherylCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2024
Ross, KevinCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2021
Scott, SusanCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2017
Seibert, JosephCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2023
Shropshire, JenniferCorporate directorIndividual05/15/2014
Stone, RobynCorporate directorIndividual01/01/2016
Davis, DannyCorporate officerIndividual04/01/2018
Davis, ToddCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2024
Hoffman, CynthiaCorporate officerIndividual06/02/2021
King, CarolineCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2022
Krieger, DanielCorporate officerIndividual12/01/2023
McAlister, DyanCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2015
Scott, SusanCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2017
Sharer, JessicaCorporate officerIndividual01/01/2024
Wickline, BeverlyCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2015
Benchmark Therapies, Inc.Operational/managerial controlOrganization01/01/2025
Curana Health of Pennsylvania PCOperational/managerial controlOrganization01/01/2025
PhiOperational/managerial controlOrganization01/01/2025
Bowser, NicoleOperational/managerial controlIndividual08/01/2011
Burden, AshleyOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2025
Clancy, JamesOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2025
Katz, PaulOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/01/2025
Ab Staffing Solutions LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Adara Healthcare Staffing, IncAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, IncAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Baker Tilly Advisory Group LPAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Benevolent Healthcare Staffing LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Cross Country Staffing, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Excella Staffing Solutions LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Favorite Healthcare Staffing LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Ghr Healthcare Holdings, IncAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Healthdirect Institutional Pharmacy Services IncAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
PhiAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Rkl LLPAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
RN Plus, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Shiftster LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Titan Nurse Staffing LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Triage Staffing Solutions, Inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization01/01/2025
Burden, AshleyAdp of the SNFIndividual10/21/2025
Katz, PaulAdp of the SNFIndividual10/21/2025

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 17, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
  2. How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 5, 2026: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
  3. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 17, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
  4. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 17, 2025: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
  5. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Cathedral Village's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Cathedral Village 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Cathedral Village get at its last inspection?
1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on February 5, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
Has Cathedral Village been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $208,039 in the last three years.
Does Cathedral Village accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Cathedral Village?
CMS lists 58 owners and managers, and links the home to Presbyterian Senior Living. Legal business name: CATHEDRAL VILLAGE.

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