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Best Nursing Homes in Philadelphia, PA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 21 nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in PA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.6/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Philadelphia

The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

20 facilities compared · CMS & PA Dept. of Health data

The Philadelphia Protestant Home
NH
IL
MC
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
188
Facility 188
PA AVG 94
Rank #23 / 555
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #433 / 518
-36%
4.18
Facility 4.18
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #99 / 207
+13%+1%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
99
Facility 99
PA AVG 83
Rank #17 / 460
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #100 / 207
5.3
Facility 5.3
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #156 / 207
-102-
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 46
Rank #104 / 668
Justin Stolte
$28.7M
Facility $28.7M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #25 / 209
$19.0M
Facility $19.0M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #23 / 209
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #121 / 209
395961
Fountain View at Logan Square
NH
IL
MC
RC
Philadelphia (Center City)
101
Facility 101
PA AVG 94
Rank #201 / 555
63.4%
Facility 63.4%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #327 / 518
-19%
3.14
Facility 3.14
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #204 / 207
+20%-24%
$43.2k
Facility $43.2k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #190 / 210
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 83
Rank #315 / 460
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #181 / 207
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #103 / 207
164-
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 46
Rank #6 / 668
Steven Stefanelli
$17.4M
Facility $17.4M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #53 / 209
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #67 / 209
36.6%
Facility 36.6%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #167 / 209
395662
Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley
NH
AL
IL
MC
Philadelphia (Northwest Philadelphia)
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 94
Rank #306 / 555
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #296 / 518
-15%
3.78
Facility 3.78
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #148 / 207
+6%-9%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #151 / 210
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 83
Rank #362 / 460
35
Facility 35
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #152 / 207
5.0
Facility 5.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #141 / 207
153-
81
Facility 81
PA AVG 46
Rank #73 / 668
Kenneth Beiler
$19.4M
Facility $19.4M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #76 / 209
$13.1M
Facility $13.1M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #69 / 209
67.4%
Facility 67.4%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #105 / 209
395715
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
RC
Philadelphia (Bustleton)
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 94
Rank #36 / 555
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #15 / 518
+21%
3.99
Facility 3.99
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #122 / 207
+6%-4%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
-
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #92 / 207
5.0
Facility 5.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #141 / 207
-111A
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 668
Liberty Lutheran Services
$15.5M
Facility $15.5M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #21 / 209
$16.6M
Facility $16.6M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #32 / 209
107.1%
Facility 107.1%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #173 / 209
395738
Juniper Village at Bucks County
NH
AL
IL
MC
Bensalem
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #399 / 555
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #299 / 518
-15%
6.50
Facility 6.50
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #6 / 207
-2%+57%
$27.4k
Facility $27.4k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #184 / 210
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 83
Rank #458 / 460
18
Facility 18
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #110 / 207
6.0
Facility 6.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #172 / 207
-40-
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 46
Rank #329 / 668
Stephanie Pressler
$11.9M
Facility $11.9M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #166 / 209
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #160 / 209
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #64 / 209
395864
Impressions Memory Care at Bryn Mawr Village
NH
MC
NC
RC
Bryn Mawr (East Haverford Road)
25
Facility 25
PA AVG 94
Rank #549 / 555
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #485 / 518
-49%
5.20
Facility 5.20
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #32 / 207
-2%+26%
$15.9k
Facility $15.9k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #166 / 210
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 83
Rank #348 / 460
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #157 / 207
5.3
Facility 5.3
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #156 / 207
110A
69
Facility 69
PA AVG 46
Rank #150 / 668
Haverford Holding Company Inc
$8.1M
Facility $8.1M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #186 / 209
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #177 / 209
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #34 / 209
395095
Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
NH
HC
NC
PC
RC
Newtown (Durham Road)
130
Facility 130
PA AVG 94
Rank #90 / 555
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #42 / 518
+17%
3.31
Facility 3.31
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #196 / 207
-29%-20%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
-
10
Facility 10
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #67 / 207
2.0
Facility 2.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #31 / 207
-124A+
15
Facility 15
PA AVG 46
Rank #568 / 668
Bpsh Holdings LLC
$17.1M
Facility $17.1M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #44 / 209
$6.8M
Facility $6.8M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #124 / 209
39.6%
Facility 39.6%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #206 / 209
395188
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation
NH
AL
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
182
Facility 182
PA AVG 94
Rank #25 / 555
45.1%
Facility 45.1%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #465 / 518
-43%
3.55
Facility 3.55
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #168 / 207
-38%-14%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 83
Rank #326 / 460
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #181 / 207
3.6
Facility 3.6
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #103 / 207
182A+
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 46
Rank #209 / 668
Deer Meadows Operating II LLC
$27.9M
Facility $27.9M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #63 / 209
$13.2M
Facility $13.2M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #66 / 209
47.3%
Facility 47.3%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #137 / 209
395425
Simpson House
NH
AL
Philadelphia (Wynnefield Heights)
142
Facility 142
PA AVG 94
Rank #68 / 555
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #479 / 518
-48%
4.05
Facility 4.05
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #122 / 207
+45%-2%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
-
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #46 / 207
2.3
Facility 2.3
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #48 / 207
-44A-
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 46
Rank #283 / 668
Simpson Senior Services
$12.6M
Facility $12.6M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #141 / 209
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #120 / 209
74.5%
Facility 74.5%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #56 / 209
395121
Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Philadelphia (Cedarbrook)
145
Facility 145
PA AVG 94
Rank #65 / 555
64.4%
Facility 64.4%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #321 / 518
-18%
3.97
Facility 3.97
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #122 / 207
-64%-4%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
-
49
Facility 49
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #180 / 207
7.0
Facility 7.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #190 / 207
1139A+
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 46
Rank #111 / 668
Ivy Hill 2 LLC
$12.8M
Facility $12.8M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #165 / 209
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #140 / 209
52%
Facility 52%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #29 / 209
395525
St. John Neumann Center
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
226
Facility 226
PA AVG 94
Rank #14 / 555
--
4.18
Facility 4.18
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #99 / 207
+7%+1%
$26.0k
Facility $26.0k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #182 / 210
-
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #161 / 207
3.2
Facility 3.2
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #84 / 207
132A+
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 46
Rank #167 / 668
10400 Roosevelt Ventures LLC
$22.3M
Facility $22.3M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #101 / 209
$10.4M
Facility $10.4M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #58 / 209
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #27 / 209
395182
Cliveden Convalescent Center
NH
HC
MC
NC
PC
Philadelphia (Northwest Philadelphia)
180
Facility 180
PA AVG 94
Rank #28 / 555
--
3.81
Facility 3.81
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #148 / 207
-47%-8%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
78
Facility 78
PA AVG 83
Rank #306 / 460
62
Facility 62
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #194 / 207
4.8
Facility 4.8
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #137 / 207
-20A+
77
Facility 77
PA AVG 46
Rank #95 / 668
Arthur Lyons
$16.5M
Facility $16.5M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #120 / 209
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #98 / 209
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #54 / 209
395852
Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton
NH
AL
IL
MC
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
225
Facility 225
PA AVG 94
Rank #15 / 555
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #170 / 518
0%
3.36
Facility 3.36
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #186 / 207
--73%-19%
$0
Facility $0
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #1 / 210
-
54
Facility 54
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #185 / 207
4.2
Facility 4.2
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #123 / 207
-211-
69
Facility 69
PA AVG 46
Rank #150 / 668
Yitzchok Rosenstock
$21.2M
Facility $21.2M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #110 / 209
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #105 / 209
41.9%
Facility 41.9%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #118 / 209
395084
The Quadrangle
NH
IL
MC
NC
Haverford (Havertown)
143
Facility 143
PA AVG 94
Rank #67 / 555
60.1%
Facility 60.1%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #352 / 518
-24%
5.00
Facility 5.00
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #44 / 207
+19%+21%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #149 / 210
80
Facility 80
PA AVG 83
Rank #292 / 460
36
Facility 36
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #155 / 207
6.0
Facility 6.0
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #172 / 207
186-
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 46
Rank #659 / 668
Hcp S-H Sunrise Opco Holdco LLC
$34.6M
Facility $34.6M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #19 / 209
$15.2M
Facility $15.2M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #47 / 209
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #197 / 209
395801
Meadowview Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
NH
HC
MC
RC
Philadelphia
244
Facility 244
PA AVG 94
Rank #12 / 555
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
PA AVG 78.7%
Rank #48 / 518
+15%
4.15
Facility 4.15
PA AVG 4.15
Rank #99 / 207
-69%0%
$79.4k
Facility $79.4k
PA AVG $61.2k
Rank #199 / 210
-
41
Facility 41
PA AVG 31.3
Rank #161 / 207
5.1
Facility 5.1
PA AVG 4.4
Rank #152 / 207
1222-
23
Facility 23
PA AVG 46
Rank #514 / 668
Wm Holdings LLC
$24.1M
Facility $24.1M
PA AVG $32.8M
Rank #83 / 209
$11.5M
Facility $11.5M
PA AVG $6.7M
Rank #53 / 209
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
PA AVG 40%
Rank #37 / 209
395296
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Overview of Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Tucked away in Bucks County, Newtown, PA, Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a reliable senior care provider that offers rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and long-term care. The community commits itself to providing high-quality care to residents with the help of an exceptional team of skilled professionals devoted to making residents feel as safe and comfortable as possible. Residents here are provided with personalized care plans and access to clinical services as well as various therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies.

The community makes sure residents are provided with a safe, secure, and comfortable residence that fosters quick recovery and healing with spacious residents suites and cozy indoor and outdoor resident lounges. Residents are able to stay engaged, connected and stimulated through an array of group activities and monthly events. With nutritious and healthy meals and snacks, the community makes sure residents have the energy and nutrients they need to stay healthy and the energy to help them recover as quickly as possible.

Contact Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Overview of Deer Meadows Rehabilitation

Deer Meadows Rehabilitation, set in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, boasts a team of dedicated professionals committed to elevating the senior living experience. This exceptional community radiates an aura of freedom and comfort, offering residents elegantly designed apartments that truly feel like home. Their services are nothing short of outstanding, encompassing short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, respite stays, and an array of specialty programs and services tailored to meet every resident’s unique needs.

Residents enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience, and the community itself is a haven of safety and security. The accommodations are meticulously crafted, featuring beautifully appointed apartments, fostering a warm and friendly environment. The campus exudes a nurturing atmosphere, complete with newly renovated rooms, private phones, and flatscreen cable televisions. In every aspect, Deer Meadows Rehabilitation embodies the pinnacle of nursing and clinical care, ensuring residents receive the highest quality of service and support imaginable.

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Simpson House

2101 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Overview of Simpson House

Surrounded by serene fields like Edfelt Ultimate Fields and Chamounic Field in Philadelphia, PA, Simpson House is a distinguished community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. With a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7, residents receive exceptional care tailored to their unique needs. The community features purposely designed and cozy accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment to optimize residents’ comfort and safety.

Enriching cultural activities and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Meal preparation, housekeeping, and laundry are taken care of, providing residents with a worry-free lifestyle. Here, residents can rest assured of finding the right care for their ever-changing needs, especially with its comprehensive care options and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation

Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation, located in Wyndmoor, PA, provides outstanding rehabilitative services as well as long-term care, respite, and hospice services. Dedicated to providing superior care and quicker recoveries, the expert, caring, and warm staff work together to ensure residents receive the treatment they need and the service they deserve. With a beautiful facility, an individualized therapy approach, and a full recreation program, the stay, no matter its length, will be of superior comfort and enjoyment. Ivy Hill has an experienced staff of nurses and nursing assistants to care for residents following a hospitalization.

When in a compromised state of health, skilled nursing care is of the utmost importance. The clinical team at Ivy Hill will oversee to ensure a proper recovery, with the goal of regaining strength and prior level of function. The organization is committed to providing the best care and services in a pleasant, safe, and home-like environment. The dedicated staff works together to support patients, offering a full range of rehabilitative services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Ivy Hill accepts admissions 24/7 and works with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans.

Contact Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation

St. John Neumann Center

10400 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Overview of St. John Neumann Center

St. John Neumann Center is a faith-based senior living community located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering a range of care options, including short-term stays, long-term care, and specialized memory care for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s. The community is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care, ensuring residents receive the support they need in a welcoming, home-like environment.

Serving people since 1965, St. John Neumann Center is dedicated to fostering mutual respect and ongoing personal growth for all its residents and team. In addition to round-the-clock assistance, residents enjoy plenty of amenities, including beautifully decorated interiors, enclosed outdoor garden areas, and tranquil courtyards. The cornerstone of the community is a beautiful chapel, with the Bethany Room available for quiet reflection. St. John Neumann Center’s regular religious services, social and recreational activities, and cherished personal mementos contribute to a vibrant and supportive atmosphere, embodying the philosophy that the team works for residents and their families.

Contact St. John Neumann Center

St. Monica Center

2509 S 4Th St #521, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Overview of St. Monica Center

St. Monica Center, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a range of senior living options, including skilled short-term care, long-term care, and specialized memory care. St. Monica provides 24-hour care for residents in a caring, supportive, neighborly environment with the help of its compassionate team of highly trained professionals. To guarantee each resident receives the care suited to their needs, St. Monica works closely with seniors and their families in creating a comprehensive interdisciplinary care plan. This may include access to various therapies, post-surgical care, social services, and specialty programs.

St. Monica Center’s goal is rooted in the Catholic faith, focusing on compassionate care and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. The center provides a range of amenities, such as a state-of-the-art recuperation center, library, billiards area, private suites, family lounge, and meditation room, to guarantee a comfortable stay. Residents can enjoy flat-screen TVs, free phone service, formal dining, free WiFi, and a beauty salon/barber shop.

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Overview of Cliveden Convalescent Center

Greeting seniors with compassion and peace, Cliveden Convalescent Center is an esteemed senior living community, conveniently situated in Philadelphia, PA, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Health changes can reshape life quickly or over time. This community specializes in personalized nursing and rehabilitation services, offering expert care for stroke recovery, wound management, and dietary planning to help each person achieve optimal independence and well-being.

Explore and boost your well-being with its exceptional amenities and services including dietary planning, 24-hour skilled nursing care, dental services, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and more. This community also provides the Suwannee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center’s Life Enrichment program that supports a positive mindset during recovery, helping seniors stay active and social for a more fulfilling experience. With Cliveden Convalescent Center, seniors are guaranteed an empowering and secure living experience.

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Overview of Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton

Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton, an incredible senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, welcomes seniors with its beautiful surroundings and offers skilled nursing. Its mission is to help residents maintain their freedom while also ensuring their safety and comfort. The community provides a wide array of floor plans, such as studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

With a diverse range of exciting activities and engaging events, residents can discover new interests and reignite old ones. Residents have more opportunities to socialize with friends and stay active with the community’s extensive amenities. Furthermore, a variety of dining options are available every day to accommodate different dietary needs and interests. Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton aims to provide seniors with a living experience worth remembering.

Contact Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton

Overview of The Quadrangle

The Quadrangle is an extraordinary retirement community enveloped by nature in Haverford, PA that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to seniors. The scenic community features a wide range of floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to large two-bedroom rooms. Enjoy the beauty of nature and create fond memories with new people. The Quadrangle enables the residents to enjoy each other’s company through the 85 resident-run committees on different activities revolving around sports, leisure, and technology.

Learning never stops and the community fosters intergenerational relationships with seniors and local students. Here, residents get to experience incredible amenities including an indoor swimming pool and hydrotherapy pool, tennis court, greenhouse, art studio, auditorium, and many more. With the 74-acre community, residents can bathe in the beauty of nature and find solace.  

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Overview of Willow Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

In the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Willow Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center emerges as a leading senior care facility. With 174 beds, it offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care, ensuring seniors receive top-notch services conveniently located near local hospitals. Since its establishment in 2016, Willow Terrace has continuously evolved, dedicating itself to the well-being of its residents.
From specialized dementia and Alzheimer’s care to orthopedic and postsurgical rehab, they cover a wide spectrum of needs. The facility’s commitment extends beyond physical care, offering engaging social and recreational activities alongside crucial support services. Their dedicated and competent staff members play a pivotal role in making residents’ experiences not only comfortable but also enriching, exemplifying the high standards of senior care in Philadelphia.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating

Philadelphia Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $7,338,952.70 (Pennsylvania avg: $6,105,633.93)
  • Avg home costs: $11,442,275.57 (Pennsylvania avg: $10,350,903.92)
  • Avg occupancy: 86.81% (Pennsylvania avg: 81.05%)
  • Avg bed count: 183 (Pennsylvania avg: 146)
  • Avg home revenue: $21,258,630.52 (Pennsylvania avg: $16,865,361.38)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • LAUREL SQUARE HEALTHCARE & REHAB: 91.38% occupancy, 87 beds, $8,542,536.00 home revenue, $3,379,005.00 payroll costs, $6,349,627.00 home costs.
  • TULIP SPECIAL CARE LLC: 70.15% occupancy, 60 beds, $16,031,999.00 home revenue, $3,385,979.00 payroll costs, $8,848,760.00 home costs.
  • UNIVERSITY CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE: 94.03% occupancy, 124 beds, $12,586,974.00 home revenue, $4,523,018.00 payroll costs, $7,817,692.00 home costs.
  • CHELTENHAM NURSING & REHAB CENTER: 67.53% occupancy, 255 beds, $18,887,468.00 home revenue, $5,588,101.00 payroll costs, $16,742,232.00 home costs.
  • ROOSEVELT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHC: 88.21% occupancy, 240 beds, $26,197,057.00 home revenue, $9,110,428.00 payroll costs, $13,771,181.00 home costs.
  • FOX SUBACUTE AT SOUTH PHILADELPHIA: 91.32% occupancy, 53 beds, $17,249,563.00 home revenue, $5,727,244.00 payroll costs, $6,966,912.00 home costs.
  • RESTORE HEALTH OF UNIVERSITY CITY: 94.03% occupancy, 124 beds, $1,909,900.00 home revenue, $935,191.00 payroll costs, $1,468,556.00 home costs.
  • ACCELA REHAB AND CARE SOMERTON: 85.16% occupancy, 229 beds, $6,146,147.00 home revenue, $1,699,367.00 payroll costs, $4,093,812.00 home costs.
  • WATERMARK AT LOGAN SQUARE: 93.58% occupancy, 200 beds, $25,315,098.00 home revenue, $7,716,458.00 payroll costs, $17,830,860.00 home costs.
  • EVANGELICAL MANOR: 96.83% occupancy, 120 beds, $20,790,926.00 home revenue, $8,908,496.00 payroll costs, $8,507,158.00 home costs.
View Chart Data Table
MetricPhiladelphiaPennsylvania
Avg payroll costs$7,338,952.70$6,105,633.93
Avg home costs$11,442,275.57$10,350,903.92
Avg occupancy86.81%81.05%
Avg bed count183146
Avg home revenue$21,258,630.52$16,865,361.38
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
LAUREL SQUARE HEALTHCARE & REHAB91.38%87$8,542,536.00$3,379,005.00$6,349,627.008.20%80.81%10.99%
TULIP SPECIAL CARE LLC70.15%60$16,031,999.00$3,385,979.00$8,848,760.009.11%64.81%26.08%
UNIVERSITY CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE94.03%124$12,586,974.00$4,523,018.00$7,817,692.0016.82%73.66%9.52%
CHELTENHAM NURSING & REHAB CENTER67.53%255$18,887,468.00$5,588,101.00$16,742,232.004.65%62.72%32.63%
ROOSEVELT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHC88.21%240$26,197,057.00$9,110,428.00$13,771,181.0012.47%77.36%10.17%
FOX SUBACUTE AT SOUTH PHILADELPHIA91.32%53$17,249,563.00$5,727,244.00$6,966,912.009.02%86.80%4.18%
RESTORE HEALTH OF UNIVERSITY CITY94.03%124$1,909,900.00$935,191.00$1,468,556.004.21%84.67%11.12%
ACCELA REHAB AND CARE SOMERTON85.16%229$6,146,147.00$1,699,367.00$4,093,812.0013.39%76.08%10.53%
WATERMARK AT LOGAN SQUARE93.58%200$25,315,098.00$7,716,458.00$17,830,860.0016.37%25.42%58.21%
EVANGELICAL MANOR96.83%120$20,790,926.00$8,908,496.00$8,507,158.006.69%67.95%25.36%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Philadelphia, PA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Pennsylvania Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 21 nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Philadelphia, PA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Philadelphia, PA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.