Deficiency Index

Ivory Wellness Center

Norristown, Pennsylvania · CCN 395446

34 surveys since 2010, 13 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
186
Surveys
34
Harm or worse
13
Immediate jeopardy
3
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy3

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file23/34

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
120
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Chain
PARAMOUNT CARE CENTERS
County
Montgomery
Medicare-certified since
1979

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
3
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 132 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Pennsylvania.

Last survey on record

Feb 18, 2026

264 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.623.42
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.54—
Annual nurse turnover36.9%47.4%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$25,324 across 1 penalty

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ22.9%K—L—
Actual harmG34.4%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD4566.2%E1116.2%F57.4%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B22.9%C—
CMS’s current file: 68 of the 186 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6234×

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • F6564×

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

  • F8044×

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • F8124×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F5843×

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ivory Wellness Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF656Jan 22, 2024

    Based on the review of clinical records, observations, facility policies and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for Resident R27 with documented history of behavioral issues and suicidal ideation to prevent resident access to potentially hazardous materials. This failure resulted in Resident R27 with documented history of behavioral issues and suicidal ideation obtained a twin blade disposable razor and was observed swinging the razor in the dining room while residents were within 2-3 feet close to the resident which placed Resident R27 and the other residents at risk for serious harm and resulted in immediate jeopardy situation. One of 25 residents reviewed. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Jan 22, 2024

    Based on the review of clinical records, observations, facility policies and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that resident's environments were free of accident hazards, and failed to ensure that hazardous materials were not accessible to residents in one nursing unit. This failure resulted in Resident R27 with documented history of behavioral issues and suicidal ideation obtained a twin blade disposable razor and was observed swinging the razor in the dining room while residents were within ,d+[DATE] feet close to the resident. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Mar 28, 2023

    Based on interviews with residents and staff, review of clinical records, review of facility policy and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents are free from physical and sexual abuse which resulted in actual harm to Resident R43. This failure resulted in an immediate jeopardy situation for Resident R43 who was sexually abused and Resident R30 who was hit and verbally abused by Resident R74 for three of 22 residents reviewed. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF600Jul 30, 2024

    Based on review of clinical records, staff and resident interviews, and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free of neglect resulting in actual harm to Resident R1 who fell out of bed, required transfer to the hospital via emergency medical services and sustained five sutures to the forehead for one of four resident reviewed. (Resident R1). Findings include: Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnoses of cerebral infarction (stroke) affecting left sided weakness, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot), high blood pressure, lack of coordination, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder (mental health condition marked by intense mood changes),… […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 30, 2024

    Based on review of clinical records, resident and staff interviews, and review of facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that Resident R1 received adequate assistance during bed mobility which resulted in actual harm to Resident R1 who fell out of bed, required transfer to the hospital via emergency medical services and sustained five sutures on the forehead. (Resident R1) Findings include: Review of Resident R1's clinical record revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with the diagnoses of cerebral infarction (stroke) affecting left sided weakness, deep vein thrombosis (blood clot), high blood pressure, lack of coordination, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder (mental health condition marked by intense mood changes),… […]

Read 33 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 33 of 186 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 14, 2026Standard4 findings
  • Feb 18, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 11, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 3, 2025Standard11 findings
  • Oct 31, 2024Standard18 findings
  • Sep 10, 2024Complaint4 findings
  • Jul 30, 2024Complaint6 findings · 2 harm
  • May 16, 2024Complaint2 findings
Show the 26 earlier surveys
  • Jan 22, 2024Standard21 findings · 3 harm
  • Nov 8, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 30, 2023Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 19, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 21, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 28, 2023Standard20 findings · 1 harm
  • Jan 31, 2023Complaint6 findings
  • Jun 29, 2022Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • May 6, 2022Standard2 findings
  • Oct 13, 2020Standard8 findings
  • Mar 7, 2019Standard12 findings
  • Nov 2, 2017Complaint2 findings
  • Oct 3, 2016Standard8 findings · 2 harm
  • Jul 15, 2016Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 24, 2016Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • May 12, 2016Complaint3 findings
  • Mar 18, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 19, 2015Standard and complaint8 findings
  • Oct 29, 2014Standard2 findings
  • Nov 21, 2013—8 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 25, 2012—6 findings
  • Nov 4, 2011—6 findings
  • Sep 26, 2011—1 finding
  • Jun 27, 2011—1 finding
  • Dec 21, 2010—2 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 26, 2010—9 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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