McCallum Assisted Life
Operating at 54% occupancy, Mccallum Assisted Life is a 48-bed personal care home located on McCallum Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Supporting older adults recovering from illness or injury as well as those requiring ongoing skilled nursing care, a doctor on staff and rehabilitation services are available.
Highlighting both health and personal care, the community integrates medical oversight in residents’ daily living, while well-balanced meals, housekeeping, and laundry services are provided. On-site beauty and barber care are also available. Multi-denominational religious services are offered, along with beautiful gardens for outdoor time and reflection.
The community’s setting in a highly walkable area makes it easier for family members to visit. The surrounding neighborhood also provides older adults with convenient access to local resources and services.
State inspections have identified areas requiring attention across staffing practices, community maintenance, emergency preparedness, and medication and documentation procedures. Additionally, corrective action plans have been implemented to address these findings.
Families evaluating Mccallum Assisted Life are encouraged to visit in person to tour the environment to see if it matches their needs and preferences.
About this community
Occupancy
McCallum Assisted Life is legally operated by Wilmatt Inc.
Inspection History
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) conduct unannounced inspections to verify adherence to state regulations.
Waivers
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This Facility
PA Average
vs. PA Avg-
0vs 0.9 avg↓ 100% fewer than PA avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average• Total citations (371% above)
• Citations per year (371% above)
• Citations per inspection (161% above)
• Total inspections (82% above)
• Inspections with citations (125% above)
• Inspection citation rate (23% above)
• Total complaints (175% above)
• Complaints per year (175% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
| 297 | 63 | This facility has 371% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (297 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 371% worse Rank #470 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 470th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
| 59.4 | 12.6 | This facility has 371% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (59.4 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 371% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 14.9 | 5.7 | This facility has 161% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14.9 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 161% worse Rank #461 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 461st out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 20 | 11 | This facility has 82% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (20 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 82% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 18 | 8 | This facility has 125% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (18 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 125% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 90% | 73% | This facility has 17 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (90% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 17% worse Rank #447 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 447th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 11 | 4 | This facility has 175% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (11 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 175% worse Rank #430 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 430th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Complaints per year
| 2.2 | 0.8 | This facility has 175% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.2 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 175% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The June 9, 2025 renewal inspection found the facility in compliance with no open deficiencies after all nine cited issues were corrected by July 28, 2025.
- The September 25, 2023 complaint investigation documented 33 to 38 deficiencies including unsanitary conditions, pest infestation, unsafe furniture, staffing shortages, and medication administration errors with many repeat violations.
- Follow-up inspections in early 2024 and mid-2024 showed persistent issues with staffing hours during waking hours, medication administration training, and incomplete medical evaluations despite accepted plans of correction.
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Assisted Living in Pennsylvania
McCallum Assisted Life is located in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania.
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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| The 501 |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Ambler (Willowmere) | 118
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118
PA AVG
94
Rank
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37
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PA AVG
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#406 / 668 | Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC | 84
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84
PA AVG
83
Rank
#220 / 460 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 80%
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80%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#367 / 482 | 27
Facility
27
PA AVG
63
Rank
#174 / 482 | 5.4
Facility
5.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#340 / 482 | Profit | 129
Facility
129
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#37 / 361 | 1.40 |
78.0%
Facility
78.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#161 / 485 | 1 bed / 2 bed | - |
| Sunrise of Haverford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Haverford | 98
Facility
98
PA AVG
94
Rank
#231 / 555 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
PA AVG
46
Rank
#68 / 668 | Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
83
Rank
#338 / 460 | 13 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
4
Rank
#430 / 482 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#185 / 482 | 61
Facility
61
PA AVG
63
Rank
#334 / 482 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#297 / 482 | Profit | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#136 / 361 | 1.75 |
49.0%
Facility
49.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#420 / 485 | - | A+ |
| Brightview Devon |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wayne | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
94
Rank
#240 / 555 | No |
74
Facility
74
PA AVG
46
Rank
#118 / 668 | Bh Brightview Devon Opco, LLC | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
83
Rank
#300 / 460 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 76.9%
Facility
76.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#340 / 482 | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
63
Rank
#362 / 482 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#347 / 482 | Profit | 137
Facility
137
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#27 / 361 | 1.88 |
73.7%
Facility
73.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#208 / 485 | - | - |
| Plush Mills |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Wallingford | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
94
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34
Facility
34
PA AVG
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Rank
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83
PA AVG
83
Rank
#233 / 460 | 4 | 0
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0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 482 | 100%
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100%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#465 / 482 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
63
Rank
#41 / 482 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#104 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
79.7%
Facility
79.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#138 / 485 | - | - |
| McCallum Assisted Life |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Philadelphia | 48
Facility
48
PA AVG
94
Rank
#457 / 555 | No |
73
Facility
73
PA AVG
46
Rank
#123 / 668 | Wilmatt Inc | 66
Facility
66
PA AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 460 | 20 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
4
Rank
#430 / 482 | 90%
Facility
90%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#447 / 482 | 297
Facility
297
PA AVG
63
Rank
#470 / 482 | 14.9
Facility
14.9
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#461 / 482 | Profit | 29
Facility
29
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#325 / 361 | 1.04 |
54.2%
Facility
54.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#388 / 485 | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about McCallum Assisted Life
Who is the owner of McCallum Assisted Life?
The legal owner and operator of McCallum Assisted Life is Wilmatt Inc.
Is McCallum Assisted Life in a walkable area?
McCallum Assisted Life has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of McCallum Assisted Life?
According to PA state health department records, McCallum Assisted Life's license number is 144450.
When does McCallum Assisted Life's license expire?
According to PA state health department records, McCallum Assisted Life's license expires on July 31, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at McCallum Assisted Life?
McCallum Assisted Life's occupancy is 54%.
How many beds does McCallum Assisted Life have?
McCallum Assisted Life has 48 beds.
Has McCallum Assisted Life had any recent deficiencies or citations?
McCallum Assisted Life has had 297 recently reported deficiencies.
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