Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Philadelphia County, PA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Philadelphia County, PA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Philadelphia Protestant Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 04 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Lafayette-redeemer
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Paul's Run
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 53 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Simpson House
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 05 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Willowcrest
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Transitional Care Unit at Nazareth HospitalInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 58 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Holy Family Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 00 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them.
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The Pines at Philadelphia Rehab and Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 26 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Rittenhouse Post AcuteInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 41 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Germantown Home
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 38 min a day with each resident (Pennsylvania average 3 hr 53 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Philadelphia County, PA
What is the best-rated nursing home in Philadelphia County, PA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Philadelphia Protestant Home ranks first in Philadelphia County, PA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Philadelphia County, PA?
39 homes in Philadelphia County, PA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Philadelphia County, PA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data