Nursing home
Aristacare at Meadow Springs
845 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 · Map
For profit - Partnership · Part of Aristacare (9 facilities) · 153 certified beds
Aristacare at Meadow Springs is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.94 hours per resident per day, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.89. Its most recent inspection on Feb 27, 2025 cited 9 deficiencies.
- 1 fine totaling $17,664In CMS records: 1 total penalty.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Aristacare at Meadow Springs compares
This facility vs. the Pennsylvania and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Pennsylvania avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 4.94 | 3.89 | 3.89 | above avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.50 | 0.78 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.39 | 2.20 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.2% | 46.6% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 9.0 | 10.1 | 9.5 | below avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Penalties in CMS records: 1 fine totaling $17,664, 1 total penalty.
What inspectors found at Aristacare at Meadow Springs
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 19, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Mar 19, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Immediate jeopardy
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Immediate jeopardy
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for 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.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 12, 2026 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 845 Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 - CMS certification #
- 395019
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Certified beds
- 153
- Avg residents/day
- 139.3
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 1967-01-01
- Chain
- Aristacare (9 facilities)
- Setting
- Urban
Part of Aristacare
Aristacare operates 9 nursing facilities across the United States. View all Aristacare facilities →
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Location and nearby
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Other public records
Full public records, with dates and sources
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown. 1.5 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Ivory Wellness Center, Norristown. 1.5 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Aveanna Healthcare, East Norriton. 1.5 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Weis Pharmacy. 1.7 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 19462 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fkc East Norriton, Norristown, 1.6 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Fkc Montgomery East, Norristown, 2.2 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Radnor Dialysis, King Of Prussia, 4.3 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 28 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 19462.
Bristol Hospice - Blue Bell LLC, office in Plymouth Meeting, 0.7 miles away, straight line
Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia, office in Plymouth Meeting, 0.8 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 2 of 5 stars)
Suncrest Hospice, office in Plymouth Meeting, 0.9 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- University Of Penn - Medical Group, Radnor. 5.9 miles away, straight line. 8 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: hurricane relatively low, inland flooding relatively moderate, wildfire very low, tornado relatively low, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aristacare at Meadow Springs a good nursing home?
CMS gives Aristacare at Meadow Springs an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 1/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Aristacare at Meadow Springs staffed?
Aristacare at Meadow Springs reports 4.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Pennsylvania average of 3.89.
Has Aristacare at Meadow Springs had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 9 deficiencies.
How many beds does Aristacare at Meadow Springs have?
Aristacare at Meadow Springs is certified for 153 beds.