Simpson House Inc
Philadelphia, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395121) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (215) 878-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Simpson House Inc holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Simpson House Inc reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
Simpson House Inc has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Simpson House Inc is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since January 16, 1967. The facility is certified for 142 beds, though it currently serves an average of 66.0 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS assigns Simpson House Inc an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 5 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars. Its staffing rating is 3 stars, based on reported nurse staffing hours of 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day. CMS data provided does not include a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Simpson House Inc (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the provided data that CMS has applied its abuse warning icon to this facility, nor is it listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance under increased federal oversight.
The data provided does not indicate that Simpson House Inc is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication that ownership changed within the last 12 months. Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection details and any updates beyond this data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Simpson House Inc has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Simpson House Inc is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for Simpson House Inc.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Simpson House Inc is certified for 142 beds and has an average of 66.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the provided data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Simpson House Inc has been certified since January 16, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating, plus separate health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; Simpson House Inc scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 2158783600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; please contact the facility at 2158783600 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details for Simpson House Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395121?state=PA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.