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Simpson House

2101 BELMONT AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19131

(215) 878-3600

www.simpsonhouse.org

142 licensed beds

CMS rates Simpson House 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 13 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall5/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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2101 Belmont Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19131

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

142

CMS facility ID

395121

Care type

Nursing home

County

Philadelphia

Facility name

Simpson House

Street address

2101 BELMONT AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Philadelphia, PA 19131

Phone

(215) 878-3600

Website

www.simpsonhouse.org

About this facility — Simpson House

Simpson House is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 142 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 135 senior care facilities in Philadelphia and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Simpson House 13 times across 6 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Argentieri, Susan

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2007

Breish, Charles

Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Coyle, Richard

Director · Operational control — since 2015

Simpson Senior Services

Direct owner · Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1998

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

4 naming this facility — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1967-01-16

CMS overall rating

5 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

0 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-04-03

Nurse staffing

3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$753 per day (≈ $22,890/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

64% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 29% private/other

Occupancy

41% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

81% above the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

142

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.

2025-04-24Health inspection3 citations

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-05-30

F-0851

F · No harm found

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2025-05-30

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-30

2024-07-03Health inspection2 citations

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-08-23

F-0730

D · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2024-08-23

3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (8 citations)

2026-04-03Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-06-30

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2026-06-30

2025-04-24Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-05-30

K-0541

E · No harm found

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2025-05-30

2024-07-03Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0131

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2024-08-30

K-0281

E · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-08-30

K-0911

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-08-30

K-0916

F · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2024-08-30

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 395121.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Pennsylvania.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 13% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 37

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.6

Higher than 42% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

23%

Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state

State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Pennsylvania average on 10 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	7.7%	16.4%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	4.6%	6.0%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.4%	0.6%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.9%	1.4%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	2.0%	13.8%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.5%	3.1%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	69.9%	87.8%	93.7%	Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened	9.5%	15.4%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	14.5%	20.1%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.0%	93.7%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	5.5%	4.7%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.5%	25.0%	18.3%	Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication	6.3%	17.6%	15.4%	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	40.6%	70.8%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.4%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	54.0%	70.9%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	32.8%	22.0%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	9.0%	9.5%	11.8%	Near state average

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Pennsylvania

Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Main Line Hospital Lankenau, about 2.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Roxborough Memorial Hospital, about 2.4 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, about 2.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Kearsley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Philadelphia, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Inglis House, Philadelphia, about 0.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Monumentalpostacutecare At Woodside Park, Philadelphia, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Centennial Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Philadelphia, about 1.5 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Aristacare At East Falls, Philadelphia, about 2.1 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.541 ratings on Google

★★★★★Brian Schad · 2026-07-14 · via Google
“I visited a love one. Beautiful community. Executive Director Tim was so personable. I watched him interact with other residents and staff. My aunt has never had one complaint. She has lived there for over 3 years. .”

★★★★Carolyn Hopper · 2026-06-21 · via Google
“Simpson House boasts beautiful architecture. Interiors are lovely. The grounds are a dream. Movie -worthy. However, basic courtesy on the part of some employees is sadly lacking. It can be very difficult to have concerns about this addressed or even believed. The disconnect between the charm of Simpson House and the negative conduct of some employees is stark. Thankfully, there are many good-hea…”

★★★★Charmaine Overton · 2025-11-04 · via Google
“My mother was in the rehabilitation part . She was treated well. She ate and was credited for well. Her floor was clean and kept up. Food was good. I wanted to eat it. Unfortunately my mom passed about 2.months later. But I really appreciate her last few months. Partly tha is to the Simpson House!”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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