Philadelphia, PA · CMS Data August 2026

Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Philadelphia, PA

Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Philadelphia?

CMS Care Compare lists 15 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Philadelphia, PA, out of 47 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 8 hold the top rating of 5 stars.

Matching homes
15
All homes in Philadelphia
47
Rated 4 or 5 stars
15
Average overall stars
4.5

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How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.

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Nursing home (CMS listing)

Simpson House Inc.

2101 Belmont Avenue, ZIP 19131

(215) 878-3600

5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
  • Inspections5/5
  • Staffing3/5
  • Quality5/5
  • 142 beds
  • Nonprofit
  • Continuing care community

Holy Family Home

5300 Chester Avenue, ZIP 19143

(215) 729-5153

5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
  • Inspections4/5
  • Staffing5/5
  • Quality4/5
  • 18 beds
  • Nonprofit

Paul's Run

9896 Bustleton Avenue, ZIP 19115

(215) 934-3000

5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
  • Inspections4/5
  • Staffing4/5
  • Quality5/5
  • 119 beds
  • Nonprofit
  • Continuing care community

Willowcrest

Albert Einstein Med Ctr, ZIP 19141

(215) 456-8632

5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
  • Inspections4/5
  • Staffing5/5
  • Quality5/5
  • 44 beds
  • Nonprofit

Cathedral Village

600 East Cathedral Road, ZIP 19128

(215) 487-1300

4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
  • Inspections4/5
  • Staffing3/5
  • Quality4/5
  • 82 beds
  • Nonprofit
  • Continuing care community

Rittenhouse Post Acute

Penn Med Rittenhouse Campus 1800 Lombard St 5th Fl, ZIP 19104

(215) 893-2250

4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
  • Inspections3/5
  • Staffing3/5
  • Quality5/5
  • 38 beds
  • For-profit

From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

More About This List

Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in Philadelphia, or highest-rated nursing homes across Pennsylvania. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.

Other lists for Philadelphia: nonprofit nursing homes in Philadelphia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Philadelphia?

15 of the 47 CMS-certified nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.

Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Philadelphia Rates Highest?

By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Lafayette-Redeemer, the (5 stars), Philadelphia Protestant Home (5 stars) and Simpson House Inc. (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.

How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Philadelphia?

Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.

Sources

  1. CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing Home Provider Information (August 2026)

If someone is in danger now, call 911. To report suspected abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted living, contact your state's Long-Term Care Ombudsman or Adult Protective Services. For free help finding local aging services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116. seniorcare.help is an independent guide, not a care provider or referral service, and doesn't give medical or legal advice.