44 Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Philadelphia, PA
44 of the 47 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA (94%) are Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. 6 of the 44 graded homes earn an A and 2 earn a D or F. They average 3.82 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.1 hours below the 3.92 for every home in Philadelphia, PA. Willowcrest in Philadelphia grades highest at A (96 out of 100).
How Medicaid-certified 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
3.82
All homes in Philadelphia, PA: 3.92
Worse than the local average
Nurse staff turnover
46.3%
All homes in Philadelphia, PA: 45.6%
Worse than the local average
Average ElderGrade score
72/100
All homes in Philadelphia, PA: 73.1/100
Worse than the local average
Grade spread
A
B
C
6 grade A, 20 grade B, 16 grade C, 2 grade D,
The best-graded Medicaid-certified home in Philadelphia, PA is
Willowcrest
in Philadelphia, PA, grade A, 96/100.
Every Medicaid-certified nursing home in Philadelphia, PA
Fairview Rehab and Care Center is a 176-bed for-profit home in Philadelphia, and the staffing numbers are the first thing you'd notice. At 2.86 nurse hours per resident day, it runs about 26% below the national average of 3.86, and weekends dip roughly 8% below its own weekday level. Turnover sits at 55.7% against a national figure of 45.8%, which means the people caring for residents are often new.
The inspection record backs that up: a 1-out-of-5 health inspection rating, 84 deficiencies on file, including five tied to abuse and one at the harm level. A single fine of $37,431 is on record, and the most recent inspection was January 9, 2026. Its quality measure score is strong, but that measures resident outcomes on paper, not the hands available to deliver care.
Aristacare At East Falls runs 5.50 nurse hours per resident day, well above the national average, but the weekend gap and a 58.6% turnover rate suggest those hours aren't reliably staffed by the same people. The inspection record is the bigger concern: 79 deficiencies, including three at harm or jeopardy level and four tied to abuse, with two fines totaling $57,568. A 1/5 inspection rating and a 1/5 staffing rating, despite the raw hours, point to real gaps between what's scheduled and what families actually experience.
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.
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 Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in Philadelphia, PA?
There are 44 Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA, 94% of the 47 nursing homes there.
Are Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In Philadelphia, PA they average 3.82 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.92 for all nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA, a difference of -0.1 hours. Staff turnover averages 46.3% against 45.6%.
Which Medicaid-certified nursing home grades best in Philadelphia, PA?
Willowcrest in Philadelphia, PA, grade A, 96 out of 100.
Does being Medicaid-certified mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 44 graded Medicaid-certified homes in Philadelphia, PA, 6 grade A and 2 grade D or F.
Do Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA accept Medicaid?