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Senior care in Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington

Best Nursing Homes in Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington

Facilities:20
Avg Score:61.8
High-Performing:55%

Quick Answer

Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington has 20 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average SunsetWell score of 61.8/100. Top-rated facility: CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER TCU (score: 99). Typical costs range $6,000-$12,000/month for private pay. 55% of facilities score 75+ (high-performing).

Market Overview

Philadelphia's skilled nursing landscape shows mixed quality with 20 facilities averaging a SunsetWell score of 61.8. 55% of facilities score 75 or higher, indicating strong availability of high-performing options.

The 92-point gap between highest and lowest-rated facilities highlights quality variation in this market. Families should review current state inspection reports, tour multiple facilities, and verify Medicaid/Medicare acceptance before making decisions.

Score Distribution

90-100 (Exceptional)
2
2 facilities
75-89 (Excellent)
9
9 facilities
60-74 (Above Average)
2
2 facilities
40-59 (Mixed)
0 facilities
0-39 (Lower)
7
7 facilities

🏆 Exceptional Care (90-100)

#1

CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER TCU

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
99(99%)
Exceptional
#2

FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐
93(93%)
Exceptional

⭐ Excellent Options (75-89)

#3

MASONIC VILLAGE AT ELIZABETHTOWN

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
87(88%)
Excellent
#4

REHAB AT SHANNONDELL

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
86(86%)
Excellent
#5

MASONIC VILLAGE AT SEWICKLEY

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
86(86%)
Excellent
#6

MASONIC VILLAGE AT LAFAYETTE HILL

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐
83(84%)
Excellent
#7

POCOPSON HOME

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐
82(83%)
Excellent
#8

HAVEN CONVALESCENT HOME, INC

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐
80(81%)
Excellent
#9

JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
78(79%)
Excellent
#10

ROSEWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
77(78%)
Excellent
#11

ST JOSEPH'S MANOR

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
77(77%)
Excellent

Above Average (60-74)

#12

RICHFIELD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
74(75%)
Good
#13

TITUSVILLE NURSING AND REHAB

Nearby best option
Health: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐
73(74%)
Good

⚠️ Lower-Performing (0-39)

#14

LAUREL SQUARE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Health: ⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐
38(39%)
Below Average
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#15

ST JOHN NEUMANN CTR FOR REHAB & HEALTHCARE

Health: ⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
30(30%)
Below Average
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#16

ST MONICA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE

Health: ⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐
28(29%)
Below Average
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#17

LIBERTY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

Health: ⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
27(28%)
Below Average
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#18

CLIVEDEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Health: ⭐⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
21(22%)
Below Average
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#19

GRADUATE POST ACUTE

Health: ⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
10(10%)
Below Average
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.
#20

CHELTENHAM NURSING AND REHAB C

Health: ⭐
Staffing: ⭐⭐⭐
Quality: ⭐
7(7%)
Below Average
⚠️ Note: Lower scores indicate quality concerns. Families should carefully review current state inspection reports, conduct thorough personal tours, and verify current staffing levels before making decisions.

How to Choose the Right Facility

If quality is your top priority:

→ Consider: CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER TCU, FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER, MASONIC VILLAGE AT ELIZABETHTOWN
These facilities score 75+ and demonstrate consistent excellence in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

For urgent placement:

Contact top-rated facilities first to check availability. Consider expanding search to nearby metros if needed. Avoid rushing into lower-scoring facilities—invest time in thorough evaluation even in emergencies.

Important: Always tour facilities personally, review current state inspection reports, and verify Medicare/Medicaid acceptance before making final decisions. Scores provide objective comparison but cannot replace in-person evaluation.

Detailed Comparison

RankFacility
SunsetWell Score®
(0-100 weighted)
Percentile
(vs. state peers)
HealthStaffingQuality
1
CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER TCU
9999⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2
FAIR ACRES GERIATRIC CENTER
9393⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3
MASONIC VILLAGE AT ELIZABETHTOWN
8788⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4
REHAB AT SHANNONDELL
8686⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5
MASONIC VILLAGE AT SEWICKLEY
8686⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
6
MASONIC VILLAGE AT LAFAYETTE HILL
8384⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
7
POCOPSON HOME
8283⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
8
HAVEN CONVALESCENT HOME, INC
8081⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9
JUNIPER VILLAGE AT BROOKLINE-REHABILITATION AND SK
7879⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
10
ROSEWOOD GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
7778⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
11
ST JOSEPH'S MANOR
7777⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
12
RICHFIELD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
7475⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
13
TITUSVILLE NURSING AND REHAB
7374⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
14
LAUREL SQUARE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
3839⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
15
ST JOHN NEUMANN CTR FOR REHAB & HEALTHCARE
3030⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
16
ST MONICA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE
2829⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
17
LIBERTY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING
2728⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
18
CLIVEDEN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
2122⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
19
GRADUATE POST ACUTE
1010⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
20
CHELTENHAM NURSING AND REHAB C
77⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Additional Resources

State Oversight

  • • State Health Department: Check current inspection reports
  • • Medicare Nursing Home Compare: medicare.gov/care-compare
  • • State Ombudsman: Resident advocacy and complaints

Financial Planning

  • • Elder Law Attorney Referral: Plan Medicaid eligibility
  • • Veterans Benefits: VA Aid & Attendance
  • • Long-Term Care Insurance: Review policy coverage

Disclaimer: This guide is educational only. SunsetWell scores are based on CMS data and peer-group analysis. Always tour facilities personally, speak with staff, review current state inspection reports, and consult healthcare professionals before making placement decisions.

Last updated: January 2025 | Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare, State Health Departments, SunsetWell Analysis