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Delaware Valley Veteran's Home in Philadelphia, PA

Delaware Valley Veteran's Home is an assisted living community in Philadelphia, PA.

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Delaware Valley Veteran's Home in Philadelphia, PA

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2701 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

To contact a resident: (215) 856-2700

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

4.1 from 55 reviews
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Overall Review of Delaware Valley Veteran's Home

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff care and respect stand out

Residents and families consistently describe caring, responsive help from staff.

A lot of reviewers talk about the staff as professional, friendly, and genuinely attentive to residents. Several mention regular updates, frequent communication, and staff who answer questions or explain things clearly. A few negative reviews complain about disrespectful or harsh treatment, including allegations about how visitors and a child were spoken to. Overall, the reviews point to strong day-to-day care from staff, with some serious exceptions to be aware of.

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Cleanliness and safety feel consistent

Reviewers frequently call out the facility as clean and well kept.

Many reviews note that the building is clean, with rooms maintained regularly and an overall peaceful feel. Multiple comments also reference security being present and professional, and one reviewer praises safety measures. A few reviews mention room cleanliness even while raising other concerns. Across the comments, cleanliness is one of the most consistently positive themes.

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Activities keep residents involved

Residents can stay engaged with scheduled events and social time.

Reviews repeatedly describe ongoing activities like live entertainment, bingo, movies, and other resident options. Several reviewers mention themed community events such as casino night or cookouts, and a few describe relatives enjoying holiday meals with family. One reviewer also emphasizes that the facility helps residents become more social and not feel isolated. Not every comment is equally positive, but the overall pattern is that there is a steady calendar of things to do.

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Food quality gets frequent praise

Dining is often described as good, with menu variety.

Several reviewers say the food is good and mention specific dining details like having multiple main courses and a salad bar. Others highlight holiday meals families could attend, or describe a menu that helped residents enjoy meals. A small number of comments express dissatisfaction with food service workers or broader food-related experiences, but positive mentions still come up often. Overall, dining shows up as an area where many families feel their loved ones are well taken care of.

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Dementia and hospice support

Families describe strong support for complex care needs.

Some reviews speak directly to higher-need situations, including Alzheimer’s and hospice. One reviewer credits the entire staff with excellent care for a relative with Alzheimer’s, and another highlights nurses assisting during hospice and keeping the person comfortable. A separate review mentions brain injury and describes the importance of the staff understanding the patient’s background and how conversations are interpreted. Taken together, residents appear to receive hands-on support for complex needs, but communication and accuracy matter.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Beware estate lien billing

At least a couple reviewers warn about estate lien billing after a stay.

Two reviews raise concerns about how monthly charges can affect the resident’s estate, describing liens and balances that may be collected after someone passes away. In one case, the reviewer also frames this as something families often do not understand ahead of time. These comments are not about day-to-day care, but they are a clear recurring cost-related caution. If you’re considering the community, those billing mechanics are worth asking about in advance.

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Features

Housing

  • 130 resident community capacity 130 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • 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

  • Trenton-Mercer County (14 miles away) Trenton-Mercer County (14 miles away)
  • Philadelphia International (22 miles away) Philadelphia International (22 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • 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

This part of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors. With multiple pharmacies, restaurants, physicians' offices, hospitals, parks, cafes, and places of worship within close proximity, residents have easy access to essential resources for their daily needs. The presence of theaters and transportation options like train stations adds to the convenience and opportunities for entertainment and mobility. This area also boasts a mix of medical facilities ranging from family practices to specialty centers like dermatology and oncology. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment suitable for senior living with its range of services and recreational options.

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Bruster's Real Ice Cream (2.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (5 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Stoltz and Hahn Family Practice (2.2 miles)
  • Dr.'s Eyecare Center (6.4 miles)
  • Wilson Dermatology & Skin Care (6.9 miles)
  • Cooper University Physicians (7.1 miles)
  • Cooper Hematology/Oncology (7.3 miles)
  • Hatboro Medical Associates (8 miles)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Centers (8.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Neshaminy 24 (2.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital (2.9 miles)
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital (5.3 miles)
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center (6.5 miles)
  • St Mary Rehab Hospital (6.5 miles)
  • Abington Memorial Hospital (7.3 miles)
  • Abington Hospital, Widener Building (7.3 miles)
  • Frankford Hospital-Bucks County (7.7 miles)

Parks

  • Champion Park Playground (5.1 miles)
  • Columbus Park (7.9 miles)
  • Tyler State Park (8.2 miles)
  • Womrath Park (9.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (10 miles)

Transportation

  • Septa Warminster Train Stn (7.9 miles)
  • SEPTA Jenkintown-Wyncote Station (8.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (8.3 miles)

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