Lima, PA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Lima's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
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Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center
8301 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19152 · Philadelphia County
Deer Meadows Retirement Community is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We offer a wide range of services, including long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care. We are committed to providing our residents with the highest quality care in a comfortable and home…
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 93% full (192 of 206 beds occupied on an average day).
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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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, PA, with 206 certified beds and an average of about 192 residents per day. It operates as part of the Jonathan Bleier 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 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.55 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.45 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.55 hrs/resident/day)
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Philadelphia options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 206
- Avg. residents/day
- 192
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Jonathan Bleier
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 395425
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.55
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.45
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 37.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-10-23
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (43 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-09Severity 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.
2025-10-23Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-10-23Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-10-23Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-10-23Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2025-10-23Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2025-10-23Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-10-23Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
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.
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
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
8301 Roosevelt Boulevard, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center
How much does Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center cost?
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center 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 Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center?
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center has 43 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-10-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 93% full (192 of 206 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center offer?
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 206 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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