47 nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA · avg 2.7★ · avg 152 beds
Delaware Valley Veteran's Home
2701 Southampton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 965-0301Holy Family Home
5300 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 729-5153Lafayette-redeemer, The
8580 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 214-2820Philadelphia Protestant Home
6500 Tabor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 697-8000Simpson House Inc
2101 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 878-3600The Pines At Philadelphia Rehab And Healthcare Ctr
8410 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 708-1200Transitional Care Unit At Nazareth Hospital
2601 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 335-6367Oakwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
2109 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 673-7000Rittenhouse Post Acute
Penn Med Rittenhouse Campus 1800 Lombard St 5th Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 893-2250River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
9501 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 632-5700Cathedral Village
600 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 487-1300Germantown Home
6950 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 848-3306Ivy Hill Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation Llc
1401 Ivy Hill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 233-5605Kearsley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
2100 North 49th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 877-1565Liberty Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
7310 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 242-2727Logan Square Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
2 Franklin Town Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-1800Pennypack Rehab And Care Center
8015 Lawndale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 725-2525Renaissance Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
4712 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-4450About Nursing Homes in Philadelphia
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has 47 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 152 certified beds.
Ownership includes 31 for-profit, 15 non-profit, 1 government facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA
How many nursing homes are in Philadelphia, PA?
There are 47 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 46 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Philadelphia?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Philadelphia is 2.7 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·