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Cathedral Village

600 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128 · Philadelphia County

Cathedral Village in Philadelphia, PA, is a senior living Life Plan Community that offers Independent and Suppportive Living options. Entrance fee prices start at $143,000.

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 82% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia

Cathedral Village is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, PA, with 82 certified beds and an average of about 67 residents per day. It operates as part of the Presbyterian Senior Living network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.09 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.69 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $208,039 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.09 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average health-inspection rating
•$208,039 in federal fines
•CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 82
Avg. residents/day: 67
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Presbyterian Senior Living
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 395467

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,820–$14,980/mo (median $13,030)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,050–$8,150/mo (median $6,410)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Philadelphia prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.09; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.69; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 52.3%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: 2 ($208,039)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2026-02-05
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2026-02-05Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2026-01-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-08-12Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2025-07-17Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-07-17Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2025-07-17Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2025-07-17Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-09-19	Fine	$32,526
2024-05-02	Fine	$175,513

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Studio apartments

Location

600 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Cathedral Village

How much does Cathedral Village cost?

Cathedral Village does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Philadelphia, PA area typically runs $11,820–$14,980 per month (median $13,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Cathedral Village's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Cathedral Village 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Cathedral Village?

Staff provide about 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Cathedral Village?

Cathedral Village has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Cathedral Village have availability?

Typically 82% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Cathedral Village offer?

Cathedral Village in Philadelphia, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 82 beds.

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