Nursing Home Communities in Philadelphia, PA

"It was felt that the surroundings at Wesley were much more conducive, much homier. It has a much nicer feel to it. We felt that the people who were working there, both administratively and nurses and attendants on the floor, were much more attentive and respectful of the residents. Financially, it worked. It has a nursing home attached to it, so my parents can just easily move in to the nursing home. The building itself was an older building, but I think it was restored. They kept a lot of the nice parts about it - the wood, the big windows that they have, the big doors, the moldings. The room itself also has a bathroom attached to it, which was something that we liked about it. It's big enough to have their bed, a couple of small dressers, a TV, a couple of chairs, wall to wall carpeting, stand-up shower and high ceilings, which was nice. The staff is very attentive and that was one of the things that we like. They were very willing to work with our parents and do little things that other places might not have been willing to do in order to make them feel at home. The more that I personally go there to visit my parents, the more I get to notice that and it's always the same every time I go, which is also nice and consistent. So I'm very pleased with it. They had music. They had a woman come in and play the piano and sing. They had another musical thing where they had piano and flute with a little bit more of a band type situation. Every Sunday, they have a non-secular religious hour that we usually attend. The other activities I know of is current events, but my parents haven't really been involved in because they didn't have much interest. I feel good about the care and the people that are there. I feel like my parents will be taken care of when I, my sisters and brothers aren't there. They have been there for two and a half weeks, but I already feel like they're doing better. "

"We had a nice visit at the independent living unit of Philadelphia Protestant Home. They had a lot of activities. They had nice spacious rooms. They introduced us to several members of their staff and they were all very nice. Some of the residences had balconies. They also had sunrooms/inner garden and they had a little sitting areas outside. I would recommend them to others. "

"My sister likes Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park very much. There are several things that we liked about it. The people that were there, Claire as well as Martha, were professional. They took their time and explained the process and what they had at the facility and what the options might very well be. After understanding what we needed and wanted, they took us on a tour of the property. As they took us through, Martha showed us exactly what was available and it was exactly as they had described it in the discussion before taking us on the tour. We were very pleased with the apartment and the amenities. We had an opportunity to take a look at the gardens. We're very familiar with Philadelphia and The Wesley Enhanced Living facility takes you away from the typical understanding of what an urban environment is. It's a respite, quiet place, suitable for senior citizens and safe in a very urban area. They had the shopping and the ability to go to two different supermarkets and come back home with transportation provided. We had an opportunity to take a look at the menu and it was more than ample and sufficient. The garden was absolutely beautiful. My sister, who is not comfortable in an urban setting liked it very much, felt very comfortable, and hoped that we could work out the finances that she could be there. Her husband is currently in a nursing home and there are provisions that once we get her in, there is the possibility that he could come over there also and they take Medicaid. That's another thing that was very interesting and acceptable. She would be independent and should she need assistance or personal care, those facilities are there also. They explained how the rates would change as one would go from one to the other. We were not able to taste a meal while we were there. However, we did have an opportunity to see all of the available amenities and some of the people were participating as the gym was being opened up. We saw the area for religious services, the grill, the dining room, and the gardens, pretty much everything that they had there. The bedrooms were more than ample, spacious, and well lit, with more than enough room, and the bathrooms seemed to be secure with bars, etc. I thought the living quarters were fine and very comfortable."

"My dad is at Riverview Estates. It's nonprofit; it's not a big corporation. It's more like a family. It's close to home, so on my way home from work, I can stop, I can see him, and hang out for a half hour and not have to spend half my day traveling to bring him here and bring him back. The staff are very friendly and very helpful. The place is an old Victorian that's been kept up, and it's right on the river. They can sit on the porch in the summertime and look at the river and see the sailboats go by. They have trips to ShopRite and Target. They've got more activities than I can count. They get a list of stuff for every day. They have people that come in and they have entertainment."

"My father lived at the Quadrangle for 5 years, in independent living. The facility was wonderful, and the staff always tried their best. Unfortunately, because of my father's Parkinsons induced dementia and his often erratic and unpredictable behavior at times, the facility was unable to meet his needs. This is not a reflection of the Quadrangle, as it is no different anywhere else. Just something to be aware of. But for people who are cognitively healthy, there is no better place to enjoy!!"

"My uncle is a former resident that stayed at St. Mary's for sub acute rehab. The staff was very attentive, compassionate, and made sure we had the best experience possible. He received physical therapy for a surgery he had, recovered, and returned home. All of the services offered were spot on, from social services, dining, therapy, housekeeping, and administration. I couldn't ask for better service for my uncle. I highly recommend St Mary's."