Nursing homes in Philadelphia, PA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Philadelphia has 47 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.7 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.0-star Pennsylvania average. Methodology.
- 47
- Certified homes
- 2.7 ★
- Below average for PA · Pennsylvania 3.0
- 9
- Five-star homes
- 7,115
- Certified beds
All 47 nursing homes in Philadelphia, ranked
Ratings in Philadelphia are best read against Pennsylvania and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Pennsylvania directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Philadelphia
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Philadelphia, PA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
