Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Philadelphia, PA below include 277 nursing homes with 2123 reviews.
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10400 Roosevelt Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116
2.7
(21 reviews)
"To start, the staff is very knowledgable and skilled in their craft. Whenever I have questions they always answer in a timely manner. The grounds are well maintained on a daily basis. There is always someone buffing or mopping the floors. The envi..."
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9501 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
2.6
(8 reviews)
"The entire staff of Rivers Edge has been terrific to my sister. All employees here took good care of her. ..."
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6950 GERMANTOWN AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19119
2.6
(5 reviews)
"My friend was in Germantown Home, and I think he was doing very well until they sent him home. They just said his 20 days were up, and they felt that he could manage alone. But he was pretty well satisfied with the people who were working with him. O..."
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1526 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I was a resident of ProMedica Total Rehab+. It looked good. I spent a lot of time in a wheelchair, so I had ample room to maneuver, you could say it's spacious. I wasn't pleased with the meal plan, and I needed some help. There wasn't enough food to ..."
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7101 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19126
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I was at York Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. I liked the rehab part of. The facility looked good. It was clean. The space just wasn't that great. There were three of us in a room, and the staff was very unprofessional towards other residents...."
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1104 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19115
2.2
(4 reviews)
"My mother stayed at Chapel Manor for rehabilitation. The staff was welcoming, but it was not aesthetic. It's just a building. When you walk in, it has kind of a hospital feel. She did not like the food. She said the food was cold. The staff was very ..."
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4712 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
2.2
(4 reviews)
"I'm very satisfied with the staff and services of Renaissance Healthcare and Rehab. My father has been there for about two weeks now. It's very clean and the rooms are bright. He likes it and he doesn't have any complaints at all. He thinks that the ..."
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6212 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
2.2
(5 reviews)
"Mom is at Care Pavilion of Walnut Park for 4 months now. It's convenient for us. She has Dementia, they help her with that and they just give her medicine. I don't like the staff. There are lots of foreigners. I don’t understand what they're saying s..."
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7800 BUSTLETON AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19152
2.1
(7 reviews)
"New management has turned this place around. Clean, attentive staff, and a strong clinical team ..."
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4400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother is at Centennial Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. The staff is pleasant and everybody's always friendly and kind. They have game nights, bingo, movie nights, and they play cards. He doesn't care much for the food though, and due to CO..."
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1001 WALLACE STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19123
1.7
(9 reviews)
"I am the court-appointed guardian of a woman who has been placed at Tucker House. I have been very impressed with every staff person I have met. Each and every one I've encountered has been cheerful, caring and kind. Compared to the other facilities ..."
READ MORE2109 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband was a resident. He had the worst experience there that anyone could ever have. Some of the staff members were good, but the majority of them were poor. The first room that he was in when he was quarantined, it was perfect, and they kept it..."
READ MORE2509 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19148
1.6
(18 reviews)
"My mom is there since July i have never seen her happier she is doing great. God bless everyone there we love you ..."
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4401 HAVERFORD AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother was kept in bed the entire respid 5 night visit she came back on oxygen she had sores on her feet her wound on her vaginal was bigger than when she left they had no clue where the campsite bag i packed for her was they did not give in..."
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1200 W Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA 19141
"Willowcrest is a senior living provider located in Philadelphia, PA. It offers skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation care. The ..."
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1020 Oak Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19126
"Laurel Square Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Welcome to Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, an intimate and cozy 87-bed,..."
READ MOREONE PENN BOULEVARD, Philadelphia, PA 19144
"Willow Terrace Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located in Philadelphia, PA. It offers a variety of care types, including short-term reh..."
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4511 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
"Welcome to Mercy Douglas Residences! Mercy-Douglass is a housing development and full service property management company with over 30 years..."
READ MORESeniors may be interested in the cost of nursing home care in nearby cities. Using the monthly average of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, Philadelphia is about $3,500 more expensive than the national average of $7,756 and about $1,000 more each month than the state average of $10,038.
The average monthly cost of care is higher in Reading ($11,724) but cheaper in the other nearby cities of York ($10,291), Gettysburg ($10,889) and Pittsburgh ($9,125).
Philadelphia
$11,285
Pennsylvania
$10,038
The United States
$7,756
Reading
$11,724
York
$10,291
Gettysburg
$10,889
Pittsburgh
$9,125
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Philadelphia is $11,285 for a semiprivate room and $12,498 for a private room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors who have not made a final decision on nursing home care may be interested in the cost of alternative care options in Philadelphia. The cheapest option is adult day care at an average monthly cost of $1,842. Assisted living is a popular long-term care option with an average monthly cost of $5,550. Both home care and home health care cost a monthly average of $4,767. At the other end of the cost scale, a semiprivate room in nursing home care is $11,285 per month on average and a private room costs $12,498 per month.
Adult Day Care
$1,842
Assisted Living
$5,550
Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$4,767
Nursing Home Semiprivate
$11,285
Nursing Home Private
$12,498
The resources listed in the table below may be of interest to seniors and their loved ones if they are looking for options to assist them in staying safely in their own homes instead of going to nursing home care. One resource looks at financial options for those who have already decided on nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Benefits and Insurance | (215) 545- 5728 | The nonprofit organization Philadelphia Corporation for Aging provides a counseling service to help seniors understand and apply for a range of financial benefits. This federally funded program can assist seniors who are looking to move into a nursing care home and want to know what financial assistance they are eligible for through the Medicare program. The counselors can also assist seniors wanting to apply for food stamps and emergency weatherization assistance. |
| Meal Delivery | (215) 765- 9040 | The program delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors aged 65 and over who are no longer able to prepare a meal for themselves. The meals are designed to provide a third of the daily nutritional requirements for seniors. Seven frozen meals are delivered on a weekly basis and a hot meal is delivered each day from Monday to Friday with sandwich packs for the weekend. The drivers are trained to provide regular and caring contact to the seniors. All meals are free of charge, but donations are appreciated. |
| SEPTA Transportation | Not Listed | The SEPTA bus, subway and rail system options are all free for seniors aged 65 and older. Seniors require a key card to access the free transport system, and proof of ID is required. Those requiring door-to-door transport can use the SEPTA rideshare program and only pay 15% of the ride fee. |
Nursing Homes
John Doe
1.0
Review of St Monica Manor
My 94yr. old mother has been there for 2 weeks and now she is 3 days into covid which she contracted there and now they are sending her home with covid! When asked about this we were told "she...
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Yathrib
4.0
Review of Fairview Care Center Bethlehem Pike
My grandmother has moved into Fairview Care Center Bethlehem Pike. Overall, she likes it. She has memory loss, so she's not able to say how it is overall, but when I talked to her on a daily basis,...
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Terry
5.0
Review of Paul's Run
Paul's Run was a very nice place, which I heard a lot about. It looks like one of the expensive, private places, but they take Medicaid. But I wasn't able to get my brother in there, and I'm not...
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