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Our editorial team analyzed 21 nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in PA
Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Pennsylvania average is: 69.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other PA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 21 analyzed for Philadelphia. See how we rank facilities
Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme operates a residential care community located on Oxford Avenue in Philadelphia’s Burholme neighborhood. The building features a single-story layout, allowing residents to navigate between their private rooms and the common areas without climbing stairs.
The local neighborhood stands out for its high walkability, carrying a score of 81 out of 100. This urban setting makes it easy for staff, independent residents, and visiting families to reach local services, shops, and public transit on foot without needing a vehicle.
Prospective residents looking for an accessible neighborhood setting can reach out to the building manager to ask about room options and entry requirements. The daily program centers on providing routine lodging, shared meals, and personal care assistance.
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.
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Metric
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Avg payroll costs
$7,338,952.70
$6,105,633.93
Avg home costs
$11,442,275.57
$10,350,903.92
Avg occupancy
86.81%
81.05%
Avg bed count
183
146
Avg home revenue
$21,258,630.52
$16,865,361.38
Community
Occupancy
Beds
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Medicare
Medicaid
Private Pay
LAUREL SQUARE HEALTHCARE & REHAB
91.38%
87
$8,542,536.00
$3,379,005.00
$6,349,627.00
8.20%
80.81%
10.99%
TULIP SPECIAL CARE LLC
70.15%
60
$16,031,999.00
$3,385,979.00
$8,848,760.00
9.11%
64.81%
26.08%
UNIVERSITY CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE
94.03%
124
$12,586,974.00
$4,523,018.00
$7,817,692.00
16.82%
73.66%
9.52%
CHELTENHAM NURSING & REHAB CENTER
67.53%
255
$18,887,468.00
$5,588,101.00
$16,742,232.00
4.65%
62.72%
32.63%
ROOSEVELT REHABILITATION AND HEALTHC
88.21%
240
$26,197,057.00
$9,110,428.00
$13,771,181.00
12.47%
77.36%
10.17%
FOX SUBACUTE AT SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
91.32%
53
$17,249,563.00
$5,727,244.00
$6,966,912.00
9.02%
86.80%
4.18%
RESTORE HEALTH OF UNIVERSITY CITY
94.03%
124
$1,909,900.00
$935,191.00
$1,468,556.00
4.21%
84.67%
11.12%
ACCELA REHAB AND CARE SOMERTON
85.16%
229
$6,146,147.00
$1,699,367.00
$4,093,812.00
13.39%
76.08%
10.53%
WATERMARK AT LOGAN SQUARE
93.58%
200
$25,315,098.00
$7,716,458.00
$17,830,860.00
16.37%
25.42%
58.21%
EVANGELICAL MANOR
96.83%
120
$20,790,926.00
$8,908,496.00
$8,507,158.00
6.69%
67.95%
25.36%
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Nursing Homes in Philadelphia at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.1/ 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:3.2/ 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:2.9/ 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
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