Home / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia
Paul's Run
9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115 · Philadelphia County · (215) 934-3000
119 certified beds, about 114 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
CMS high performing icon Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 395738 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 22, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since October 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.88 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.67 of those hours.
29.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
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.
510/24
308/25
107/26
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 9 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
July 22, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide care and services in accordance with professional standards for one of three residents reviewed (Residents R7). Findings Include: Review of Resident R7's clinical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of Parkinsons's disease (progressive neurological disorder that primary affects movement), hypertension (high blood pressure), and atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm). Review of Resident R7's medication regimen review, dated June 30, 2026, revealed Paroxetine together with apixaban may increase the risk of bleeding. The interaction may be more likely with kidney or liver disease. Please monitor for any unusual bleeding or bruising, or have other signs and symptoms of bleeding such as dizziness; [...]
August 29, 2025Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical record, facility documentation, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to report a resident's fall incident and bruise to the local State agency as required for one of four residents reviewed for falls (Resident R14).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility documentation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure adequate assistance was provided during transfer for one resident which resulted in a fall incident for one of three residents reviewed for falls (Resident R14).
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records, facility policy, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident was assessed after a significant weight loss for one of three residents reviewed for weight loss (Resident R75). Review of facility policy Recording the Weight of Each Resident, dated 2024, revealed if the resident's weight has 5% or greater change from the previous month the nursing staff is responsible to re-weigh the resident within 48 hours. If after the re-weight is completed, the resident shows a 5% weight gain or loss, the dietitian will notify the IDT and complete proper documentation. The nursing staff or designee will alert the appropriate individuals of significant changes. [...]
October 18, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, review of facility policy, review of clinical records, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to implement enhanced barrier precautions for eight of eight residents reviewed (Resident R16, R48, R82, R88, R416, R4, R1 ) Findings Include: Review of facility policy dated November 2023 Enhanced Barrier Precautions revealed it is the policy of the facility to use enhanced barrier precautions with residents who are at risk for acquisition and colonization of multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO's). The use of Enhanced Barrier Precautions is indicated during high contact resident care activities for residents with chronic wounds and/or indwelling devices regardless of MDRO colonization. [...]
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, clinical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a baseline care plan that included the information necessary to properly care for a resident within 48 hours of admission for two of 24 residents reviewed. (Resident R69)
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policy, review of clinical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to identify, implement, monitor, and modify interventions consistent with the resident's needs for one of two residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident R52). Findings Include: Review of facility policy dated January 16, 2024, Recording The Weight of Each Resident revealed if a resident shows a 5% weight gain or loss, the Dietitian should be notified. Any resident with a significant weight loss should be included on the 24 hour report for that day. Review of Resident R52's comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS - federally mandated resident assessment and care screening) dated March 13, 2024, revealed Resident R52 had moderate cognitive impairment and had diagnoses of weakness and Cerebral Vascular Accident. [...]
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility policy, review of clinical records, review of facility documentation, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to implement a complete drug regimen review process for two of five residents reviewed for monthly medication review. (Resident R6 and R34). Findings Include: Review of the policy Medication Regimen Review dated June 28, 2019, revealed that the consultant pharmacist performs a comprehensive medication regimen review at least monthly. Findings and recommendations are reported to the Director of Nursing and Attending Physician. Recommendations are acted upon and documented by the facility staff and/or prescriber. Physician accepts and acts upon suggestion or rejects and provides an explanation for disagreeing. [...]
- B Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation, clinical record reviews, and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of facility-initiated emergency transfers as required for one of two records reviewed for hospitalizations (Residents R111).
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 29, 2025.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- C Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- C List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.88 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.67 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.67 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.79 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 29.0% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 31.6% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.00 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 3.97 on weekdays and 3.67 on weekends, 8% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.11 in April to June 2025 to 3.88 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.88 | 0.67 | 3.97 | 3.67 | 0.1% | 0 of 90 | 114 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.18 | 0.88 | 4.36 | 3.73 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 111 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.09 | 0.82 | 4.25 | 3.67 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 109 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.11 | 0.76 | 4.27 | 3.70 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 110 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 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.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.6 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.8 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.8 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.3 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: PAUL'S RUN.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lutheran Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2001 |
| Bortz, Beverly | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2012 | |
| Breckenridge, Linda | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2019 | |
| Fernandez-Miller, Annabelle | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Himler, James | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2016 | |
| Matthias-Long, Wayne | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2021 | |
| Roth, Frank | Corporate director | Individual | 07/09/2025 | |
| Steitz, Pamela | Corporate director | Individual | 09/01/2021 | |
| Stettler, Dave | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2016 | |
| Barnum, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/10/2006 | |
| Fisher, Luanne | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/02/1977 | |
| Myers, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/09/1987 | |
| Liberty Lutheran Services | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2001 | |
| Beech III, Frank | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/02/2025 | |
| Galante, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/13/2007 | |
| Griffies-Edwards, Kimberly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/02/2024 | |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Bank of America Corporation | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/16/2006 | |
| Curana Health of Pennsylvania PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/15/2024 | |
| Intelycare Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/21/2022 | |
| Kreisher Miller | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2025 | |
| Liberty Lutheran Services | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2001 | |
| Loyal Assistant, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Morgan Stanley | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Powerback Rehabilitation LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Rkl LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Twomagnets LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/01/2024 | |
| Barnum, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/10/2006 | |
| Beech III, Frank | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/02/2025 | |
| Fisher, Luanne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/02/1977 | |
| Galante, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/13/2007 | |
| Griffies-Edwards, Kimberly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/02/2024 | |
| Myers, Joan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/09/1987 | |
| Patel, Akulkumar | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/15/2024 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 22, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 29, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 18, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 18, 2024: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"
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Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Pennsylvania. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Paul's Run's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Paul's Run 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Paul's Run get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on July 22, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Paul's Run been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Paul's Run 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 Paul's Run?
- CMS lists 34 owners and managers. Legal business name: PAUL'S RUN.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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