Nursing Homes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nursing Homes offer round-the-clock nursing care for either short-term or long-term stays.
Assisted Living Facilities, which are usually more homelike and less expensive than nursing homes, are well suited to those who need daily assistance but not 24-hour care.
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We found 59 nursing homes near Philadelphia, PA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Philadelphia skilled nursing facilities listed below.

59 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nursing Homes
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    The Watermark at Logan Square
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    "The Watermark at Logan Square in Philadelphia PA is rental retirement community that offers Ind..." more

  2. Tucker House
    Philadelphia, PA 19123

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    Philadelphia Nursing Home
    Philadelphia, PA 19130


  4. Liberty Court
    Philadelphia, PA 19146


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    Presbyterian Ctr for Cont Care
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Penn Center for Rehabilitation
    Philadelphia, PA 19104


  7. St Monica Manor
    Philadelphia, PA 19148

  8. Saint Ignatius Nursing Home
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Park Pleasant Health Care Faci
    Philadelphia, PA 19143

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    Holy Family Home
    Philadelphia, PA 19143

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    Centennial Village
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Simpson House Inc
    Philadelphia, PA 19131

  13. Inglis House
    Philadelphia, PA 19131

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    Kearsley Long Term Care Center Ii
    Philadelphia, PA 19131

  15. Care Pavilion of Walnut Park
    Philadelphia, PA 19139

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    Bala Nursing and Retirement Ce
    Philadelphia, PA 19131

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    58th Street Presbyterian Home
    Philadelphia, PA 19143

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    Willow Terrace
    Philadelphia, PA 19144


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    WIllowcrest
    Philadelphia, PA 19141

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    Stapeley in Germantown
    Philadelphia, PA 19144

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    Maplewood Manor Center
    Philadelphia, PA 19144

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 5.5 CostScore: 3.3 LivabilityScore: 3
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CaringScore for Philadelphia, PA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Philadelphia was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose nursing homes in Philadelphia.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 4.1, Philadelphia rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Philadelphia. Choose a category score to learn more.

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HealthScore for Philadelphia, PA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Philadelphia, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Philadelphia is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.5, Philadelphia is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking nursing homes. At 260.5 physicians per capita, Philadelphia scores 18.1 percent better than the national average. Philadelphia scores 130.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3, and scores 44.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Philadelphia is 73.7 years -- 5.4 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Philadelphia is 73.7 years -- 5.4 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Philadelphia's environmental health -- trails the national average by 98.2 percent.

Doctors Per Capita Philadelphia, PA Nat'l Avg
Physicians 260.5 220.5
Geriatricians 3 1.3
Cardiologists 11.9 7.7
Oncologists 7.3 3.5
Orthopedists 6 7
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CostScore for Philadelphia, PA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Philadelphia, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for nursing homes. The CostScore for Philadelphia is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in Philadelphia are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Philadelphia is $8,338 , which is 42.0 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Philadelphia indexes at 6.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 32.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living Philadelphia, PA
Aggregate Index 106
Healthcare Index 108
Housing Index 68
Food Index 128
Utilities Index 132
Transportation Index 108
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LivabilityScore for Philadelphia, PA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Philadelphia. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Philadelphia is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3, Philadelphia rates below average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 207 days each year in Philadelphia, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Philadelphia than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Philadelphia is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $37,433 per year, the population of Philadelphia earns a lower than average median household income. Philadelphia has an unemployment rate of 9.90 percent, roughly 8.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.08 percent of the population in Philadelphia is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita Philadelphia "Nat'l Avg"
Parks 0.8 136.1
Libraries 3.8 18.8
Places of Worship 57.7 220.5
Public Transit 330.8 110.4
Grocery Stores 111.1 97.7
Pharmacies 15.5 13.8

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