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Nursing homes and assisted living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Our directory lists 91 places to live with care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 47 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 25 assisted living communities, and 19 residential care homes. 44 of the 47 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 15 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. Most are in Philadelphia County.

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See only the 44 that accept Medicaid in Philadelphia

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Wyncote5 places · 4.3 miles awayElkins Park1 place · 4.3 miles awayBala Cynwyd3 places · 4.3 miles awayWyndmoor4 places · 5 miles awayCheltenham Townshi1 place · 5 miles awayGlenside3 places · 5.6 miles awayMeadowbrook3 places · 6.2 miles awayRydal2 places · 6.2 miles awayWynnewood1 place · 6.2 miles awayAbington1 place · 6.2 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Philadelphia?
Our directory lists 91 places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 47 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 44 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Philadelphia?
44 of the 47 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Philadelphia?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Pennsylvania is $393 a day for a semi-private room (about $11,954 a month), and assisted living is $6,480 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Pennsylvania.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Philadelphia?
No place in Philadelphia has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Pennsylvania: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Pennsylvania.

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