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Deer Meadows Residences
8301 Roosevelt Boulevard,, Philadelphia, PA 19152
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Welcome to Our Senior Living Community
Our senior living community offers a comprehensive range of care services to meet the diverse needs of our residents. Whether you are looking for skilled care or assisted living options, we provide both under one roof, ensuring a seamless transition between levels of care as needed. Our facility is designed to cater to the unique requirements of each individual, including those in need of memory care.
Assisted Living and Skilled Care
Our community is uniquely structured, with assisted living and skilled care services available within the same building but managed separately. This allows us to offer specialized care and attention to all our residents, regardless of their specific needs. Each section has its own admissions director and administrator, ensuring personalized and efficient service.
Availability
Regarding availability, our community experiences a dynamic turnover, with beds regularly becoming available. We strive to accommodate new residents promptly, ensuring that your transition to our community is as smooth as possible.
Pet Policy
While specific details about our pet policy were not available at the time of inquiry, many senior living communities understand the importance of pets to their residents and offer accommodations with certain stipulations to ensure the well-being of both pets and residents.
Transportation Services
Our community understands the importance of mobility and independence. We offer transportation services, including a wheelchair-accessible shuttle or van, for shopping trips, doctor's visits, and other outings, ensuring that our residents can easily access the services and amenities they need.
Dining Experience
While specific details about the dining experience were not available, many senior living communities pride themselves on offering a restaurant-style dining experience, with a variety of meal options prepared by professional chefs to cater to the tastes and dietary needs of all residents.
Staffing
Our community is staffed by a dedicated team of professionals, including CNAs, med techs, and nurses, ensuring that our residents receive the highest level of care and support. Our staff is available around the clock to assist with medical needs, daily living activities, and any other requirements our residents may have.
Communication with Family and Friends
We understand the importance of staying connected. Our community offers various communication channels, including a website with a contact option for inquiries and messages. While we do not currently offer a specific app for emergency communications or updates, we ensure that family and friends can easily get in touch with us through traditional means.
Our senior living community is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and enriching environment for all our residents. We understand the importance of choosing the right community for yourself or your loved one and are here to answer any further questions you may have.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers praise the staff and service as awesome, friendly, and welcoming.
- Several comments highlight the care and compassion shown by the staff, treating residents like family.
- Facilities are described as clean, with good maintenance of rooms and common areas.
- Some reviewers note the high quality of care and professionalism of the administration.
- There are mentions of the facility being a great place for rehabilitation and long-term care, with clean environments and attentive staff.
- One employee commends the facility for its care and compassion, making a long commute worthwhile.
- Communication improvements and responsiveness to concerns have been noted in some cases.
Negative Reviews:
- Some reviews criticize the facility for unprofessionalism, particularly in hiring practices and staff retention.
- There are complaints about poor communication, with calls not being returned and issues not being promptly addressed.
- Concerns about the facility's maintenance, including broken air conditioning and heating, have been raised.
- Several reviewers express dissatisfaction with the quality of food and dietary services.
- There are reports of heavy workloads for staff, impacting the quality of care and staff morale.
- Some comments mention the facility's appearance and functionality, describing it as in disrepair or not up to standards.
- A few reviews highlight issues with cleanliness, including the presence of flies in rooms.
Mixed Reviews:
- While many reviews praise the staff and care provided, there are significant concerns about administrative support, facility maintenance, and communication.
- Some reviewers had to resort to public reviews to get attention to their concerns, indicating potential issues with responsiveness.
Overall, the facility receives a mix of positive and negative feedback, with many praising the staff's dedication and care but also highlighting areas for improvement in administration, communication, and maintenance.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 11, 1978
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 206
Total current residents: 196
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 10
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $16154
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-29 | C | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
| 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-29 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. |
| 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-29 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-29 | C | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-29 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-04-17 | 2023-05-29 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-08-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. |
| 2021-03-30 | 2021-04-20 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-06-28 | $650 |
| 2021-12-20 | $983 |
| 2021-12-20 | $975 |
| 2023-01-18 | $14,521 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Tacony which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 7,000 (very small town).
- The average income is $47,060, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 83
- Low Temperature: 35
- Average Temperature: 59.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 152 days of rain, 18 days of snow and 194 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year
- The median age is 34.1 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 3.96% of the population are Veterans which is a low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 13.1% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7% Asian, 39% Black or African-American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, and 39% White.
- The crime rate is 9.69 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.59 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 5.71 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.38 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 116.0, Moderate Days 65.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Acme
0.2 miles awayGiant Food Stores
1.4 miles awayHoliday Super Market
1.5 miles awayAldi
1.7 miles awayPJP Marketplace
1.8 miles awayTransportation
Holmesburg Junction
2.2 miles awayRyers
2.4 miles awayFox Chase
2.4 miles awayTacony
2.6 miles awayCheltenham
2.7 miles awayBus Stations
20 bus
1.3 miles away66
1.7 miles awayBanks
Wells Fargo
1.0 miles awayPolice and Fire Federal Credit Union
1.2 miles awayTD Bank
1.3 miles awayBeneficial Bank
1.4 miles awayPNC Bank
1.4 miles awayHospitals
Nazareth Hospital
0.1 miles awayKindred Hospital Philadelphia
3.1 miles awayJefferson Torresdale Hospital
3.1 miles awayEinstein Medical Center Elkins Park
3.3 miles awayJefferson Frankford Hospital
3.4 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.4 miles awayWalgreens
1.5 miles awayRite Aid
1.8 miles awayVeree Pharmacy
2.0 miles awayAlexa Pharmacy
2.1 miles awayDentists
Absolute Smile
1.9 miles awayFamily Dentistry
2.1 miles awayDental Center
3.0 miles awayDental Dreams
4.3 miles awayUdis & Conn Orthodontics
5.0 miles awayParks
Pennypack Park
0.1 miles awayFrank McArdle Memorial Recreation Center
0.7 miles awayBradford Park
0.9 miles awayHolme Crispin Park
1.1 miles awayHolmesburg
1.3 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Old Trinity Church
2.4 miles awayBensalem AME Church
6.8 miles awayFirst Presbyterian Church in Germantown
7.3 miles awaySouthampton Old School Baptist Meeting House
8.5 miles awaySt. George's United Methodist Church
9.2 miles awayShopping
Franklin Market Place
4.3 miles awayPhiladelphia Mills
4.4 miles awayCheltenham Square Mall
5.9 miles awayWillow Grove Park Mall
6.8 miles awayNeshaminy Mall
7.0 miles awayCulture
Amphitheatre
1.0 miles awayAbington Art Center
4.5 miles awayMitchell Performing Arts Center
5.0 miles awayThe Little Theater
6.0 miles awayPenn Community Bank Amphitheater
6.1 miles awayRestaurants
Café Carmela
0.7 miles awayOlive Garden
1.3 miles awayFour Seasons Diner
1.3 miles awayHibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet
1.4 miles awayDutch Country Farmers' Market
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