Overall Review of St Ignatius Nursing & Rehab Center
common22 reviews mention this
Staff care is often praised
Many residents and families describe the staff as caring, courteous, and professional.
Across the reviews, families repeatedly say nurses, CNAs, therapists, and leadership staff treat residents kindly and make them feel safe. Several reviewers also mention staff being attentive to questions and concerns, with good communication and follow-through. A few other reviews go the opposite direction, but the more common tone is that people felt supported during their loved one’s stay.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Therapy and rehab get strong marks
Residents and families frequently highlight physical and occupational therapy progress.
Several reviews focus on rehabilitation—especially PT and OT—describing therapists as professional and dedicated to helping residents regain mobility and reach goals. In a few cases, reviewers also describe better recovery and being kept informed about care. Not every review is positive about day-to-day assistance, but rehab-specific feedback is often favorable.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Food reviews are inconsistent, with multiple complaints about meals.
Some reviewers say the food was good or that meals were handled well, including noting a positive dining moment during a visit. Others describe the meals as poor, “nasty,” or lacking alternatives for residents, and recommend bringing outside food when possible. Even in the more critical reviews, concerns are specifically about meal quality and options rather than the dining room setting.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and odors divide reviews
Cleanliness is a recurring point, with both praise and strong odor complaints.
Several reviews mention clean, comfortable rooms and a well-kept building, including comments that hallways smelled clean or that the facility looked tidy. Other reviewers describe strong urine odors and cleanliness problems, including situations that they tie to worsening skin issues. Because both experiences show up in the reviews, it’s an area worth asking about directly during a visit.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Call-bell and response times vary
Some reviews say staff response to needs is unreliable.
A subset of reviews describes delayed or missed help when residents press call buttons or request assistance. Other reviews counter this by describing staff as attentive and taking action quickly when concerns were raised. The theme isn’t one-sided, but it does show up often enough that families may want to clarify how calls and urgent needs are handled throughout the day.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities help residents stay engaged
Many reviewers mention engaging activities and resident social time.
Multiple reviews describe residents being active and involved through scheduled activities, music, games, and social events. A few also mention outdoor areas like a garden and a generally pleasant environment for spending time. While not every review discusses activities, those that do tend to connect them with residents looking happier and more engaged.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
176 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Philadelphia International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Rite Aid (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Penn Medicine University City Outpatient Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
HUP Outpatient Pharmacy - Ravdin (1.3 miles)
Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
Hospitals
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (1.2 miles)
Veterans Administration Community Living Center (1.3 miles)
The Pavilion (1.4 miles)
Lankenau Medical Center (3.2 miles)
Temple University Hospital (4.3 miles)
Physicians
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (1.3 miles)
CHOP Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care - Raymond G. Perelman Campus (1.4 miles)
Dr Madonna's Family Practice (4.1 miles)
Transportation
SEPTA: MFL/TRL 30th Street Station (1.6 miles)
30th Street Station (1.6 miles)
Jefferson Station (2.9 miles)
SEPTA: 101/102 Lansdowne Avenue Station (3.8 miles)
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176 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Philadelphia International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
24/7 supervision and ADL assistance with diabetes care, plus restaurant-style dining and on-site amenities.
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