Germantown Home in Philadelphia, PA

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Germantown Home in Philadelphia, PA

Germantown Home is a nursing home community in Philadelphia, PA.

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6950 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119

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

4.7 from 125 reviews
5 stars
108
4 stars
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Overall Review of Germantown Home

common 38 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a recurring theme

Residents and visitors consistently describe staff who are friendly and supportive.

Across many visits and experiences, reviewers point to consistently pleasant, helpful interactions—from the front desk and nursing staff to CNAs on the floors. Several residents’ family members describe feeling confident about care because staff take questions seriously and respond quickly. A few also highlight that staff take time to know preferences and keep residents engaged rather than leaving them isolated.

differentiator 33 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor control stand out

Many reviewers specifically praise the facility’s cleanliness and lack of bad odors.

A repeated point in the reviews is that the building feels clean and well maintained, with multiple people mentioning no offensive smell when they enter. Several reviewers also connect that cleanliness with comfort—describing rooms that looked tidy, residents dressed well, and common areas that felt cared for. While most comments are positive on cleanliness, a small set of reviews raises serious concerns about pests and sanitation issues.

common 18 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as staying active through scheduled and resident-led activities.

Multiple reviewers mention calendars of activities, day-to-day programming, and residents participating rather than staying in bed all day. Some describe church services and other scheduled events, while others mention resident-run or group activities that help pass the time. The community’s activity-focused schedule aligns with those recurring observations from families and visitors.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining and food feel responsive

Reviews describe food that is enjoyable and handled with flexibility for preferences.

Several reviewers mention food positively, describing it as healthy or delicious and noting that meals match resident preferences when something is not liked. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining and support for special dietary restrictions described for residents. A smaller number of reviews still includes concerns about overall care quality, but the dining-specific feedback that appears in the reviews is mostly constructive.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some reviews cite staffing and pest issues

A minority of reviews raise concerns about care management, staffing, and pests.

While many reviews focus on clean, attentive care, a few are sharply negative about staffing and oversight. Those reviews describe understaffing and sanitation problems, including allegations of pests in resident areas. If you’re considering placement, these differing experiences are worth taking seriously alongside the many positive impressions.

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

Features

Housing

  • 180 resident community capacity 180 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 (13 miles away) Philadelphia International (13 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

Transportation

  • Stenton Station (0.6 miles)
  • Septa Wayne Junction Station (2.7 miles)
  • SEPTA Jenkintown-Wyncote Station (3.7 miles)
  • 30th Street Station (6.9 miles)
  • SEPTA: MFL/TRL 30th Street Station (7 miles)
  • Ambler Station (7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Dalessandro's Steaks (2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)
  • Custard & Cakes Creamery (2.4 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (4.3 miles)
  • Larry's Steaks (4.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Pilgrim Roasters (2.8 miles)
  • The Landing Kitchen (3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Chestnut Hill Emergency Room (2.1 miles)
  • Albert Einstein Employee Health Center (2.7 miles)
  • Temple University Hospital (4 miles)
  • St Christopher's Hospital for Children (4.8 miles)
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center (5.3 miles)
  • Episcopal Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Abington Hospital, Widener Building (5.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Simms Hank Md Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia (2.7 miles)
  • Mid Atlantic Retina (5.7 miles)
  • Frankford Avenue Health Center (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Fairmount Park (4.8 miles)
  • Womrath Park (6.1 miles)
  • Palmer Doggie Depot (6.2 miles)
  • Palmer Park Farmers Market (6.3 miles)
  • Champion Park Playground (6.6 miles)
  • Piazza Dog Park (6.7 miles)
  • Franklin Square (7.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Plymouth Meeting Mall 12 (6.3 miles)

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