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22 Independent Nursing Homes in Philadelphia, PA

22 of the 47 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA (47%) are independently owned, and all are listed below. 6 of the 22 graded homes earn an A and 2 earn a D or F. Nurse staff turnover runs 43.3%, 2.3 points lower than the 45.6% across all homes there. Willowcrest in Philadelphia grades highest at A (96 out of 100).

How independently owned homes in Philadelphia, PA compare

This group set against every nursing home in Philadelphia, PA, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

4

All homes in Philadelphia, PA: 3.92

Better than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

43.3%

All homes in Philadelphia, PA: 45.6%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

73.8/100

All homes in Philadelphia, PA: 73.1/100

Better than the local average

Grade spread

A
B
C
D

6 grade A, 7 grade B, 7 grade C, 2 grade D,

The best-graded independently owned home in Philadelphia, PA is Willowcrest in Philadelphia, PA, grade A, 96/100.

Every independently owned nursing home in Philadelphia, PA

Showing 21 to 22 of 22, best-graded first.

D

54/100

Independence Rehab And Nursing

Philadelphia, PA · Montgomery County

CMS 1/5255 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.35 /day
Staff turnover
54%
Serious cites
0

Abuse icon on record

Independence Rehab and Nursing is a 255-bed nonprofit home in Philadelphia, and the numbers on its record are hard to get past. State inspectors cited 61 deficiencies, seven of them serious enough to involve harm or jeopardy, and six tied to abuse, with five fines totaling $353,465. Staffing sits around 3.35 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 13% under the national average, and weekends run even leaner than weekdays. Annual turnover is 54.3%, meaning more than half the nursing staff leaves each year, well above the 45.8% national figure. The most recent inspection was in December 2025. If you're considering this home, ask directly how they plan to fix the abuse-related findings and what keeps staff from walking out the door.

D

54/100

Care Pavilion Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County

CMS 1/5396 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.20 /day
Staff turnover
32%
Serious cites
0

Special Focus Facility

Care Pavilion is a 396-bed for-profit home in Philadelphia, and the numbers that stand out most aren't about its size. State inspectors have cited 96 deficiencies on the current record, including five at the harm or jeopardy level and nine tied to abuse, a volume that suggests problems aren't isolated incidents. Federal fines total $185,704 across three actions. Nurse staffing sits at 3.20 hours per resident day, roughly 17% under the national average, and weekends run about 11% thinner than weekdays. One relative bright spot: staff turnover is 32.4%, better than the 45.8% national figure. The last inspection was December 22, 2025, so that record is recent.

Frequently asked questions

How many independently owned nursing homes are there in Philadelphia, PA?
There are 22 independently owned Medicare-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA, 47% of the 47 nursing homes there.
Are independently owned nursing homes better staffed?
In Philadelphia, PA they average 4 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.92 for all nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA, a difference of +0.08 hours. Staff turnover averages 43.3% against 45.6%.
Which independently owned nursing home grades best in Philadelphia, PA?
Willowcrest in Philadelphia, PA, grade A, 96 out of 100.
Does being independently owned mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 22 graded independently owned homes in Philadelphia, PA, 6 grade A and 2 grade D or F.
Do independently owned nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA accept Medicaid?
22 of the 22 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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