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Pennypack Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

8015 Lawndale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111

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(800) 780-8101

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(215) 725-2525

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $9,388

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,868
  • Average State Price: $9,844
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Pennypack Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Description

    Pennypack Nursing & Rehabilitation Center would like to recognize the kindness and generosity of the following individuals and local businesses for their donations during this pandemic. They have shown support for our heroic employees who risk their lives each day to provide exemplary care to our residents. We are very touched and would like to publicly thank them.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    6.9
    Pennypack Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 32 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 50 out of 74 communities in Philadelphia
  • Ranking in State: 1049 out of 1426 communities in PA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers express high satisfaction with the care received at Pennypack, highlighting the caring staff, excellent food, and effective rehabilitation services.
    • Several reviewers specifically recommend Pennypack for its skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and the professional, kind, and knowledgeable staff.
    • Some reviews praise the facility for its beautiful building, attentive management, and the positive environment, stating that it feels like home and provides entertainment, treats, and games.
    • Several family members of residents commend the facility for the excellent therapy and care provided to their loved ones, aiding in quick recoveries from surgeries and injuries.
    • One reviewer appreciated the administrator's hands-on approach and the overall cleanliness and quietness of the facility at night.

    Negative Reviews:

    • A few reviews criticize the facility for unprofessional behavior, particularly mentioning poor customer service and a lack of responsiveness from the staff.
    • Concerns are raised about the facility's cleanliness, cramped conditions, and the management of patient care, including medication administration and dietary needs.
    • There are complaints about the facility's management, with allegations of greed, nepotism, and a decline in quality since a change in ownership.
    • Some reviewers report issues with theft and the overall care environment, describing it as dirty and not conducive to proper care.
    • One review suggests that the facility would improve if it offered higher wages to its Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the staff and the care provided, there are significant concerns about certain aspects of the facility, including professionalism, cleanliness, and management practices.
    • The facility is recommended by several reviewers for its rehabilitation services and caring staff, but others urge caution due to their negative experiences.


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    Health

    Short stay care

    Long term care

    Colostomy care

    Dental care

    Physical therapy

    Podiatry care


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Mail and newspaper service

    Pharmaceutical delivery service


    Activities

    Recreational activities

    Cultural, educational, religious and social activities

    Pet therapy


    Community Amenities

    Conveniently located

    Scenic views

    Beauty salon / barber services

    Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family

    Complimentary laundry facility on-site

    Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits


    Room Amenities

    Private and semi-private rooms

    Spacious rooms

    Private bathroom

    Fully air conditioned

    Individual climate control

    Private hospice room


    Dining

    Dining room with restaurant-style dining

    In-room dining options

    Dietary and nutrition needs management


    Transportation

    Coordinated transportation


    Pet

    Pet therapy



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1967
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 54
    Total current residents: 47
    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: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Tacony which is 3.1 miles away and has a population of 7,000 (very small town).
    • The average income is $47,595, which is 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

    Demographic Overview
    • 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.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • 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

    Holiday Super Market
    0.3 miles away
    Keller's Food Market
    0.3 miles away
    Penn Foods Market
    1.1 miles away
    Acme
    1.5 miles away
    Giant
    1.5 miles away

    Transportation

    Fox Chase
    0.8 miles away
    Ryers
    1.0 miles away
    Cheltenham
    1.5 miles away
    Lawndale
    2.2 miles away
    Meadowbrook
    3.0 miles away

    Bus Stations

    20 bus
    2.9 miles away

    Banks

    Tompkins VIST Bank
    0.3 miles away
    Beneficial Bank
    0.3 miles away
    American Bakery Workers Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    American Heritage Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Universal - Fox Chase Bank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Nazareth Hospital
    1.7 miles away
    Einstein Medical Center Elkins Park
    1.7 miles away
    Kindred Hospital Philadelphia
    2.2 miles away
    Holy Redeemer Hospital
    2.6 miles away
    Friends Hospital
    3.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    0.2 miles away
    Veree Pharmacy
    0.3 miles away
    Rite Aid
    0.8 miles away
    Alexa Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Family Dentistry
    1.4 miles away
    Absolute Smile
    2.2 miles away
    Dental Center
    3.2 miles away
    Udis & Conn Orthodontics
    3.3 miles away
    Dental Dreams
    3.4 miles away

    Parks

    Pennypack Park
    0.1 miles away
    Fox Chase
    0.5 miles away
    Champions Park
    0.6 miles away
    Lions Park
    0.9 miles away
    Burholme Park
    0.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Old Trinity Church
    1.4 miles away
    First Presbyterian Church in Germantown
    6.1 miles away
    Southampton Old School Baptist Meeting House
    8.0 miles away
    Bensalem AME Church
    8.0 miles away
    St. George's United Methodist Church
    8.9 miles away

    Shopping

    Cheltenham Square Mall
    4.4 miles away
    Willow Grove Park Mall
    5.4 miles away
    Franklin Market Place
    5.5 miles away
    Philadelphia Mills
    5.7 miles away
    Neshaminy Mall
    7.6 miles away

    Culture

    Amphitheatre
    2.7 miles away
    Abington Art Center
    2.8 miles away
    Mitchell Performing Arts Center
    4.2 miles away
    The Little Theater
    4.4 miles away
    Keswick Theatre
    4.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Verree Express Pizza
    0.3 miles away
    New Hunan Wok
    0.8 miles away
    Quig's Pizza
    0.8 miles away
    Joseph's Pizza
    0.8 miles away
    Moonstruck
    0.8 miles away

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