All states › Pennsylvania › Philadelphia › Delaware Valley Veteran's Home
2701 Southampton Rd Philadelphia, PA 19154 · Philadelphia County
All 47 nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA (44 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 39A436 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Delaware Valley Veteran's Home a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Delaware Valley Veteran's Home as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Pennsylvania average of 3.0.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.21 hours per resident per day at Delaware Valley Veteran's Home, above the Pennsylvania median of 3.64 (US median: 3.72). About 0.83 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.69 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 25.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Pennsylvania median 44.6%). That is lower than most homes in Pennsylvania, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Delaware Valley Veteran's Home: Medicare and Medicaid
Delaware Valley Veteran's Home is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Pennsylvania Medicaid.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on July 10, 2026 and found 2 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 23 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 23 citations at Delaware Valley Veteran's Home across 7 inspection dates, 10 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on October 18, 2024. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (7) and nutrition and dietary (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level J, October 18, 2024). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 10, 2026 · 2 citations
EPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DEnsure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
April 15, 2026 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
December 12, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
July 24, 2025 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
October 18, 2024 · 6 citations, includes immediate jeopardy
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
September 10, 2024 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
DProvide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
DEmploy or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
January 11, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Questions to ask on a tour of Delaware Valley Veteran's Home
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on October 18, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 15, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,036 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Add this rating badge to your websiteFree. Shows Delaware Valley Veteran's Home's Medicare star rating and updates itself.
Size and colour
Preview
Paste it where the badge should appear: in WordPress, a Custom HTML block or a footer widget; on other sites, any spot that accepts HTML. The badge updates itself when CMS publishes new ratings.
Location
Hospitals near Delaware Valley Veteran's Home
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 1.3 mi
-
3.0 mi
Jefferson Health- Northeast PhiladelphiaEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 5h 16m for patients treated and sent home
-
4.7 mi
Nazareth Hospital PhiladelphiaEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 3h 42m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Nearby nursing homes
More nursing homes near Delaware Valley Veteran's Home › All nursing homes in Philadelphia ›
Compare Delaware Valley Veteran's Home with the 3 closest homes side by side ›
Higher-rated nursing homes within 10 miles
- Paul's Run · Philadelphia · 5 stars · 2.5 mi
- Juniper Village at Bucks County Rehab and SKD Care · Bensalem · 5 stars · 4.2 mi
- The Pines at Philadelphia Rehab and Healthcare · Philadelphia · 5 stars · 4.6 mi
- The Lafayette-Redeemer · Philadelphia · 5 stars · 4.6 mi
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.