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Roxborough Home for Women remains a non-profit organization committed to delivering exceptional personal care services in a warm, supportive, and home-like atmosphere. With a rich history dating back to 1887, this community continues to prioritize the dignity and individuality of each woman in their care and strives to foster a sense of community through daily activities and nourishing meals.
Their professional staff is dedicated to ensuring that their residents receive the best possible care and attention, and they are proud to serve as a trusted and reliable resource for the women of Philadelphia.
Serving the community since 1887, Roxborough Home for Women offers personal care services for women in a nurturing, homelike environment. Operating 24/7, we provide private rooms, meals, laundry services, and light housekeeping for our residents. Our trained, professional staff administers medications, assists with daily personal needs, and engages residents in activities led by our caring team and volunteers.
We value every individual as a unique and integral part of our community, fostering a diverse and welcoming atmosphere for residents, staff, and volunteers alike. Our residents are independent, and our staff is here to provide support when needed. Roxborough Home for Women is not assisted living; we are a personal care home with a proud legacy of care spanning over 100 years.
Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%Roxborough Home for Women is legally operated by Roxborough Home For Women Inc.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Pennsylvania state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical Pennsylvania score; higher is better.
Near the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
Pennsylvania assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. Near the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences.
A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 74 | 63 | This facility has 17% more total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (74 vs. PA avg 63).↑ 17% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 14.8 | 12.6 | This facility has 17% more citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (14.8 vs. PA avg 12.6).↑ 17% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 9.3 | 5.7 | This facility has 63% more citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9.3 vs. PA avg 5.7).↑ 63% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 11 | This facility has 27% fewer total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (8 vs. PA avg 11).↓ 27% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (6 vs. PA avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 75% | 73% | This facility has 2 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (75% vs. PA avg 73%).↑ 2% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | PA Average | vs. PA Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2 vs. PA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 0.8 | This facility has 50% fewer complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (0.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↓ 50% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 14, 2025, found multiple deficiencies including failure to report suspected resident abuse, improper treatment of residents, incomplete criminal background checks, and food storage issues. Earlier inspections showed a recurring pattern of deficiencies related to staff background checks, incomplete resident contracts, food safety, medical evaluations, and privacy concerns, with plans of correction accepted and implemented each time. Complaint investigations were generally substantiated when conducted, such as the August 2025 incident involving staff yelling at a resident and failure to report the event, while other complaints were unsubstantiated or not noted. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with compliance in several areas, with corrective actions accepted but repeated issues persisting over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
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8.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Philadelphia's city center to Roxborough Home for Women's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.92 miles to nearest hospital (Chestnut Hill Hospital)
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Roxborough Home for Women 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 | Yes | 37 | Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC | 5 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#187 / 481 | 80%
Facility
80%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#366 / 481 | 27
Facility
27
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#173 / 481 | 5.4
Facility
5.4
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#339 / 481 | Profit | 129
Facility
129
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#37 / 361 | 1.40 |
78.0%
Facility
78.0%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#162 / 495 | 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.
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 | Yes | 82 | Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC | 13 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#429 / 481 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#184 / 481 | 61
Facility
61
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#333 / 481 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#296 / 481 | Profit | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#136 / 361 | 1.75 |
49.0%
Facility
49.0%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#421 / 495 | Private Rooms | 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.
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 | No | 74 | Bh Brightview Devon Opco, LLC | 13 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#187 / 481 | 76.9%
Facility
76.9%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#339 / 481 | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#361 / 481 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#346 / 481 | Profit | 137
Facility
137
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#27 / 361 | 1.88 |
73.7%
Facility
73.7%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#209 / 495 | Private Rooms | - |
| Allegria at the Oaks |
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. | Bensalem | 95 | Yes | 46 | Bensalem Pch LLC | 13 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#347 / 481 | 69.2%
Facility
69.2%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#269 / 481 | 134
Facility
134
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#429 / 481 | 10.3
Facility
10.3
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#439 / 481 | Profit | 117
Facility
117
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#52 / 361 | 1.77 |
69.5%
Facility
69.5%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#260 / 495 | 2 bed | - |
| Roxborough Home for Women |
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 (Roxborough) | 30 | No | 87 | Roxborough Home For Women Inc | 8 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
3.3
Rank
#187 / 481 | 75%
Facility
75%
PA AVG
64.7%
Rank
#314 / 481 | 74
Facility
74
PA AVG
62.2
Rank
#364 / 481 | 9.3
Facility
9.3
PA AVG
4.9
Rank
#427 / 481 | Non-Profit | 17
Facility
17
PA AVG
76.7
Rank
#354 / 361 | 1.06 |
53.3%
Facility
53.3%
PA AVG
67.8%
Rank
#395 / 495 | Private Rooms | - |
Roxborough Home for Women is in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Roxborough Home for Women has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to PA state health department records, Roxborough Home for Women's license number is 141560.
According to PA state health department records, Roxborough Home for Women's license expires on December 21, 2026.
Roxborough Home for Women's occupancy is 53%.
Roxborough Home for Women is registered as a non-profit in PA.
Roxborough Home for Women has 30 beds.
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