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The Pines at Philadelphia

The Pines at Philadelphia is a nursing home community in Philadelphia, PA.

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The Pines at Philadelphia The Pines at Philadelphia

8410 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19152

To contact a resident: (215) 708-1200

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

4.6 from 135 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of The Pines at Philadelphia

common 70 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, kind staff.

Across the reviews, people focus on staff being friendly, caring, and helpful day to day, including nurses, aides, therapists, and social services. Several reviewers say staff were responsive when questions or requests came up and that communication during visits helped them feel at ease. A few reviews are sharply negative about specific staff actions or follow-through, but even those call out pockets of good care from individual CNAs or team members.

common 36 reviews mention this

Clean facility is a recurring theme

Many reviewers point to cleanliness as a clear strength.

Multiple reviews mention the building as clean, well-kept, and sanitized, with visitors also noting how it smells. Several families connect that cleanliness to feeling confident about care during rehabilitation or short-term stays. A small number of negative reviews dispute cleanliness and infection-control practices, which is the main counterpoint to the overall pattern.

common 28 reviews mention this

Therapy support helps residents improve

Physical and occupational therapy is repeatedly described as effective.

Reviews frequently highlight PT and OT as a reason people felt they were making progress, including improved mobility and easier daily movement. Several reviewers describe therapists as professional, patient, and involved in exercises with attention to safety. While most experiences are positive, a few negative reviews focus on care outside of therapy—such as medication and discharge coordination—rather than on therapy itself.

common 12 reviews mention this

Food quality and choice come up often

Food quality and meal choices are mentioned by many families.

Many reviews note that meals are good and that residents had choices at mealtimes. Some reviewers specifically describe being able to get something else if they didn’t like a selected option. A few complaints criticize the food and dining experience, but the majority of mentions are positive.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Medication and discharge follow-through concerns

A minority of reviewers report problems with medication and discharge handling.

Some negative reviews describe medication timing or hospital-discharge orders not being followed correctly, leading to readmission or prolonged stays. Others mention administrative friction around discharge timing and follow-up paperwork, which left families frustrated. These comments are the main source of concern in otherwise positive reviews.

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

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered

Transportation

  • Philadelphia International (17 miles away) Philadelphia International (17 miles away)
  • Trenton-Mercer County (19 miles away) Trenton-Mercer County (19 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Url Pharma (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • Champion Park Playground (1.7 miles)
  • Womrath Park (4.5 miles)
  • Palmer Park Farmers Market (7.7 miles)
  • Palmer Doggie Depot (7.7 miles)
  • Piazza Dog Park (8.4 miles)
  • Race Street Pier (9.2 miles)
  • Franklin Square (9.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.8 miles)
  • Point After (4.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.5 miles)
  • Texas Chicken & Burgers (4.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center (2.6 miles)
  • Jefferson Torresdale Hospital (3.3 miles)
  • Aria Health (3.7 miles)
  • Holy Redeemer Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Albert Einstein Employee Health Center (5.5 miles)
  • Abington Hospital, Widener Building (5.6 miles)
  • Abington Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • ReAnimator Coffee (7.5 miles)
  • La Colombe Coffee Roasters (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Frankford Avenue Health Center (4.1 miles)
  • Simms Hank Md Albert Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia (5.6 miles)
  • Stoltz and Hahn Family Practice (6.2 miles)
  • Dr.'s Eyecare Center (8.4 miles)
  • AMS Cardiology (8.6 miles)
  • Cooper University Physicians (8.7 miles)
  • Cooper Hematology/Oncology (8.8 miles)

Transportation

  • SEPTA Jenkintown-Wyncote Station (5.4 miles)
  • Septa Wayne Junction Station (6.8 miles)
  • Stenton Station (7.2 miles)
  • Septa Warminster Train Stn (9.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Neshaminy 24 (7.1 miles)

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