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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

44 of the 91 places in Philadelphia work with Medicaid: 44 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 91 places in Philadelphia.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Pennsylvania’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Pennsylvania

It is run by Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). (866) 550-4355 · Apply for Medicaid. Consumer Service Center: takes phone applications for long-term care and home and community-based services (HCBS). To start the assessment, you can also call the Independent Enrollment Broker (IEB): 1-877-550-4227. Online: COMPASS.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

Wyncote3 with Medicaid · 3.7 miles awayWarminster3 with Medicaid · 12 miles awayLanghorne3 with Medicaid · 16 miles awayLansdale6 with Medicaid · 17 miles awayDoylestown5 with Medicaid · 20 miles awayWest Chester4 with Medicaid · 25 miles awayPottstown4 with Medicaid · 29 miles awayQuakertown3 with Medicaid · 30 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Philadelphia?
In our directory, 44 of the 91 places in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, work with Medicaid: 44 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Pennsylvania?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Pennsylvania: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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