Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Paul's Run

9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115 · Philadelphia County

5.0CMS overall rating(215) 934-3000

Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

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

Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 93% full (111 of 119 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

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One of Philadelphia's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Paul's Run is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, PA, with 119 certified beds and an average of about 111 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

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

Staff provide about 4.18 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.88 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.18 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Philadelphia for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 119
Avg. residents/day: 111
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 395738

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: 4.18; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.88; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 24%; 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): 3
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-08-29
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-29Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-08-29Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-08-29Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2024-10-18Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-10-18Severity 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

2024-10-18Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2024-10-18Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

2024-10-18Severity B — minimalResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

Location

9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

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Common questions about Paul's Run

How much does Paul's Run cost?

Paul's Run 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 Paul's Run's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Paul's Run 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Paul's Run?

Staff provide about 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Paul's Run?

Paul's Run has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Paul's Run have availability?

Typically 93% full (111 of 119 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Paul's Run offer?

Paul's Run in Philadelphia, PA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 119 beds.

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