FOX SUBACUTE AT SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

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How FOX SUBACUTE AT SOUTH PHILADELPHIA Compares

FOX SUBACUTE AT SOUTH PHILADELPHIA is a 53-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (19.8%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 53 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

Among the 47 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Philadelphia, 9 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.7% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (28% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (100% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 19.8% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (286% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.5% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Philadelphia

Philadelphia sits in Philadelphia County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

217,403 (13.7%)

Median age

34.6 years

Median household income

$49,127

Median home value

$171,600

Demographics for Philadelphia County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Philadelphia.

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