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Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia, PA

Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Philadelphia, PA.

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Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia, PA

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1020 Oak Lane Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126

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

4.2 from 64 reviews
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Overall Review of Laurel Square Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff professionalism and support

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as professional, friendly, and supportive.

Many reviews focus on how staff members treat residents and families with dignity and responsiveness. Several people say nurses and nursing aides provide good care, explain what is happening, and address questions quickly. A recurring buying-experience thread also names the admission contact as professional and reassuring while guiding families through next steps.

common 9 reviews mention this

Rehabilitation and therapy progress

Physical therapy is a frequent point of praise, with residents describing real gains during recovery.

Multiple reviews mention physical therapy support and improving strength or balance while getting care. Families also describe nursing and therapy teams working together as part of their loved one’s transition back toward home. Even where reviews were critical overall, other positive notes still highlight that therapy support helped residents feel more like themselves.

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caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors are mixed

Reviews are mixed on cleanliness, with some residents reporting strong, unpleasant odors.

Some reviewers describe the building as clean and organized, with a comfortable environment. Others report the facility smells strongly (including references to urine/piss) and describe unhygienic conditions around bathrooms or food trays. Because both positive and negative cleanliness comments appear, it seems to be a recurring divide in resident and visitor experiences.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality disappoints some

Several families mention problems with food quality, including not liking meals or serving them cold.

Some reviews say the food is not to their liking, and a few specifically mention issues like cold meals. Others are positive about the food being clean and flavorful, so dining satisfaction varies. The community does offer restaurant-style dining and special diets, which may be part of why some residents feel supported even when others do not enjoy the meals.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activity and exercise support

Activities like bingo and exercise groups come up in multiple reviews.

Several residents or families describe staying engaged through structured daily activities, including bingo and an exercise group. Reviews also connect these activities with quality of life—feeling contributing or supported during transition and rehab. The community offers planned daily activities and community-sponsored events, which aligns with what residents describe doing onsite.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clear communication and follow-through

Communication is a common theme, with multiple reviewers praising quick responses to questions and concerns.

Several families describe getting updates and support, including having concerns addressed immediately. Others mention strong communication during the admission and transition process, and a few describe guidance related to health insurance and moving toward home care. There are also negative reviews about communication and access to transportation, so experiences vary depending on the situation and floor.

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Features

Housing

  • 87 resident community capacity 87 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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)
  • Point After (3.9 miles)
  • Texas Chicken & Burgers (3.9 miles)
  • Dalessandro's Steaks (4.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Albert Einstein Employee Health Center (1.2 miles)
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center (2.6 miles)
  • St Christopher's Hospital for Children (3.4 miles)
  • Temple University Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • Aria Health (3.7 miles)
  • Episcopal Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Chestnut Hill Emergency Room (4.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Simms Hank Md Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia (1.3 miles)
  • Frankford Avenue Health Center (3.8 miles)
  • AMS Cardiology (7.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Url Pharma (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Stenton Station (2.3 miles)
  • Septa Wayne Junction Station (2.5 miles)
  • SEPTA Jenkintown-Wyncote Station (2.6 miles)
  • Jefferson Station (7.2 miles)
  • 30th Street Station (7.2 miles)
  • SEPTA: MFL/TRL 30th Street Station (7.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.4 miles)
  • The Landing Kitchen (4.9 miles)
  • Pilgrim Roasters (5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • ReAnimator Coffee (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • Champion Park Playground (3.9 miles)
  • Womrath Park (4 miles)
  • Palmer Doggie Depot (5.4 miles)
  • Palmer Park Farmers Market (5.5 miles)
  • Piazza Dog Park (6.1 miles)
  • Fairmount Park (6.1 miles)
  • Franklin Square (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Landmark Theatres - Ritz Five (7.5 miles)

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