UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR
3609 CHESTNUT STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR Compares
UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR is a 124-bed for-profit nursing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.0%) is above the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 124 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 47 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Philadelphia, 8 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.9% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8% (44% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (43% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.0% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1% (57% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.1% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0% (30% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR with other nursing homes in Philadelphia.
How is UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.9% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 124 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR's rating advantage in Philadelphia?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 47 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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