Worth Considering
9
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
9 of 47 nursing homes in Philadelphia (19%) meet our strict criteria. The Pennsylvania statewide average is 29%.
9 recommended · 11 caution · 27 avoid · data
City Average
2.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
7,096
across 47 facilities
High Risk Facilities
27
20 Grade F
$1,739,060 in combined fines
Zero Fines
17
/47
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 9?
The nursing home market in Philadelphia is strong, with 47 facilities and 19% recommended for quality care. Families should be aware that while top-rated Willowcrest excels, 27 facilities have incurred fines totaling $1,667,024, indicating the need for careful selection.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 WILLOWCREST (95) — Willowcrest boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect 5★ CMS rating, making it a top choice for care. As a non-profit organization, it emphasizes community-focused services, providing compassionate care in a comfortable setting with no fines on record.
- 2 TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT AT NAZARETH HOSPITAL (95) — The Transitional Care Unit at Nazareth Hospital shines with a Trust Score of 95/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, reflecting its outstanding care quality. This non-profit facility prioritizes community needs, ensuring residents receive dedicated support and a nurturing environment without any fines.
- 3 HOLY FAMILY HOME (93) — Holy Family Home stands out with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, providing high-quality care in a loving atmosphere. As a church-related non-profit, it emphasizes community involvement and compassion, making it a wonderful choice for residents seeking a supportive home.
- 4 SIMPSON HOUSE INC (90) — Simpson House Inc excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, ensuring top-notch care for its residents. As a non-profit facility, it is committed to serving the community with dedication and integrity, while maintaining a clean record with zero fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 5 LAFAYETTE-REDEEMER, THE (88) — Lafayette-Redeemer offers a solid Trust Score of 88/100 alongside a 5★ CMS rating, highlighting its commitment to quality care. This non-profit facility serves the community with respect and compassion, providing a supportive environment for all residents without any fines.
- 6 PAUL'S RUN (85) — Paul's Run, with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 4★ CMS rating, provides quality care within a welcoming atmosphere. This non-profit facility is dedicated to community service and maintaining a low-fine record, making it a reliable choice for residents.
- 7 THE PINES AT PHILADELPHIA REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CTR (85) — The Pines at Philadelphia Rehab and Healthcare Center features a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, ensuring high-quality care. As a for-profit organization, it maintains a commitment to patient satisfaction, providing a clean and supportive environment without fines.
- 8 Philadelphia Protestant Home (80) — Philadelphia Protestant Home scores an 80/100 Trust Score and a 4★ CMS rating, indicating reliable care for its residents. This non-profit facility focuses on community well-being, ensuring a supportive atmosphere while maintaining a fine-free record.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 9 FOX SUBACUTE AT SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (75) — Fox Subacute at South Philadelphia has a Trust Score of 75/100 and a 4★ CMS rating, suggesting satisfactory care standards. As a non-profit facility, it aims to serve the community with compassion and understanding, all while keeping a clean slate with no fines.
The other 38 Philadelphia facilities didn't qualify — 27 carry Grade D or F ratings and 30 have fines totaling $1.7M.
Recommended
Willowcrest boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a perfect 5★ CMS rating, making it a top choice for care. As a non-profit organization, it emphasizes community-focused services, providing compassionate care in a comfortable setting with no fines on record.
The Transitional Care Unit at Nazareth Hospital shines with a Trust Score of 95/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, reflecting its outstanding care quality. This non-profit facility prioritizes community needs, ensuring residents receive dedicated support and a nurturing environment without any fines.
Holy Family Home stands out with a Trust Score of 93/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, providing high-quality care in a loving atmosphere. As a church-related non-profit, it emphasizes community involvement and compassion, making it a wonderful choice for residents seeking a supportive home.
Simpson House Inc excels with a Trust Score of 90/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, ensuring top-notch care for its residents. As a non-profit facility, it is committed to serving the community with dedication and integrity, while maintaining a clean record with zero fines.
Lafayette-Redeemer offers a solid Trust Score of 88/100 alongside a 5★ CMS rating, highlighting its commitment to quality care. This non-profit facility serves the community with respect and compassion, providing a supportive environment for all residents without any fines.
Paul's Run, with a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 4★ CMS rating, provides quality care within a welcoming atmosphere. This non-profit facility is dedicated to community service and maintaining a low-fine record, making it a reliable choice for residents.
B+
85
Trust Score
The Pines at Philadelphia Rehab and Healthcare Center features a Trust Score of 85/100 and a 5★ CMS rating, ensuring high-quality care. As a for-profit organization, it maintains a commitment to patient satisfaction, providing a clean and supportive environment without fines.
Philadelphia Protestant Home scores an 80/100 Trust Score and a 4★ CMS rating, indicating reliable care for its residents. This non-profit facility focuses on community well-being, ensuring a supportive atmosphere while maintaining a fine-free record.
Fox Subacute at South Philadelphia has a Trust Score of 75/100 and a 4★ CMS rating, suggesting satisfactory care standards. As a non-profit facility, it aims to serve the community with compassion and understanding, all while keeping a clean slate with no fines.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Also Worth Considering
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Philadelphia Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.7 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 38?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 20 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 30 Have fines totaling $1,739,060
- Low-scoring facilities
- 17 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 11 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Philadelphia Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Philadelphia's city average is 2.7 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
30 of 47 Philadelphia facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Philadelphia avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Philadelphia facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA are recommended?
9 of 47 nursing homes in Philadelphia (19%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Philadelphia "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Philadelphia?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.