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Cheltenham Nursing And Rehab Center in Philadelphia, PA

Cheltenham Nursing And Rehab Center is a nursing home community in Philadelphia, PA.

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Cheltenham Nursing And Rehab Center in Philadelphia, PA

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  • Interior

    A spacious and well-lit lounge area featuring comfortable seating and large windows that provide ample natural light.

  • Outdoors

    A view of the Cheltenham Rehabilitation Center building with a clear sign displaying its name and address.

  • Decor

    A spacious and colorful community room equipped for various activities and gatherings.

  • Building

    A modern building set amidst lush greenery, featuring large windows and a gently sloping access road.

  • Architecture

    A well-lit hospital corridor featuring polished floors and closed doors.

  • Bedroom

    A view of a hospital room equipped with two beds and healthcare amenities.

  • Trees

    A modern hotel building surrounded by green trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious community room decorated with Halloween themed items, featuring exercise equipment and seating arrangements.

  • Healthcare

    A well-lit hospital patient room featuring two beds and a modern design.

600 West Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 100 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Cheltenham Nursing And Rehab Center

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Staff helpfulness is a mixed bag

Residents and visitors consistently mention staff helpfulness, patience, and courtesy.

Many reviews describe staff members as pleasant, patient, and respectful, with several people specifically thanking nurses, CNAs, and the front desk for being easy to work with. Others describe staff as unprofessional, rude, or uncaring, including complaints about how calls and logistics were handled. Taken together, the experience with day-to-day interactions appears uneven across reviewers.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor feel inconsistent

Cleanliness and odor are recurring themes, with some reviewers praising and others strongly criticizing.

Some residents and visitors say the facility looks clean, smells good, and feels well maintained, including references to no lingering odor. Other reviews report strong bad smells, dirty rooms, and conditions like roaches and bedbug infestation, along with accounts that cleaning was not being done. Because both positive and negative experiences show up, cleanliness appears to vary by reviewer and visit.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality draws major complaints

Several reviews mention problems with food, including complaints about taste and texture.

A portion of reviewers say the food is disgusting or poorly prepared, while others describe it as frequently burnt or too hard to eat. There are also mentions of difficulty getting alternatives when requested. On the other hand, a few reviewers say the food was good at events or during their visits, suggesting experiences may not be uniform.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and gatherings get noticed

Residents and visitors mention community activities that help create a more engaging day.

Some reviewers specifically reference attending community events like a bingo breakfast and enjoying the visit. Others mention using activity spaces and feeling welcomed when participating with a church group. Reviewers largely frame these moments as part of daily life at the facility, not just a one-time tour experience.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Transportation support is disputed

Transportation support comes up as a concern in multiple reviews.

One review says a loved one was released without proper transportation or family knowledge, creating a scrambling situation afterward. Another review describes claims that transportation wasn’t provided even though it had been promised, along with complaints about responsiveness when trying to speak with someone.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 255 resident community capacity 255 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Philadelphia International (14 miles away) Philadelphia International (14 miles away)
  • Trenton-Mercer County (23 miles away) Trenton-Mercer County (23 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Albert Einstein Employee Health Center (1.5 miles)
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center (2.2 miles)
  • St Christopher's Hospital for Children (3.4 miles)
  • Aria Health (3.6 miles)
  • Temple University Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Abington Hospital, Widener Building (4.3 miles)
  • Abington Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Point After (3.8 miles)
  • Texas Chicken & Burgers (3.9 miles)
  • Dalessandro's Steaks (4.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Simms Hank Md Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia (1.6 miles)
  • Frankford Avenue Health Center (3.7 miles)
  • AMS Cardiology (7.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3 miles)
  • Url Pharma (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • SEPTA Jenkintown-Wyncote Station (2.6 miles)
  • Stenton Station (2.7 miles)
  • Septa Wayne Junction Station (2.8 miles)
  • Jefferson Station (7.4 miles)
  • 30th Street Station (7.5 miles)
  • SEPTA: MFL/TRL 30th Street Station (7.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • The Landing Kitchen (5.3 miles)
  • Pilgrim Roasters (5.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.4 miles)
  • ReAnimator Coffee (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)

Parks

  • Champion Park Playground (3.6 miles)
  • Womrath Park (3.9 miles)
  • Palmer Doggie Depot (5.6 miles)
  • Palmer Park Farmers Market (5.6 miles)
  • Piazza Dog Park (6.2 miles)
  • Fairmount Park (6.5 miles)
  • Franklin Square (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Landmark Theatres - Ritz Five (7.6 miles)

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