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Families describe Deer Meadows as a caring, long-tenured community where many staff members are singled out by name for kindness and attentiveness, and several reviewers who used the community across independent living, personal care, and long-term care over years reported consistently good experiences. At the same time, a notable number of reviews raise concerns about the aging building, billing office professionalism, and isolated but serious lapses in care.
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Deer Meadows Retirement Community is a senior living community in Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania offering Independent Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 311 reviews.
Deer Meadows Retirement Community (DMRC) offers the perfect combination for today’s seniors – an active, independent living in a safe, caring environment. Enjoy freedom and comfort in our beautiful apartments while staying fit in our wellness center.
Through the years, Deer Meadows has continued to grow and evolve to meet community needs, and today offers a full continuum of care, from temporary respite stays, to short-term rehabilitation, to long-term skilled nursing care, as well as a broad array of specialty programs and services.
Moreover, our convenient location provides immediate access to hospital specialists in virtually every area of medicine, as well as emergency care, should it be required.
Deer Meadows Retirement Community’s independent residents can select from many styles of luxury suites – from spacious, beautifully appointed two-bedroom suite, and extravagant one bedroom units in several sizes. We also have spacious studio apartments as well.
For those residents who need assistance, you can choose from our beautifully appointed apartments and personal care will come to you. Rests assure your loved ones can live in a comfortable and friendly environment, enjoying the company of others.
Bridging the gap between hospital and home
Whether as a result of a trauma, disease, stroke, surgery or chronic condition, when mobility, function or cognitive abilities are impaired, rehabilitation is often the pathway to recovery, renewed independence and quality of life.
We have been serving the health care needs of seniors in our area for more than two decades. Rooted in a tradition of excellence in long-term nursing care, our extensive experience enables us to better respond to the unique challenges of geriatric rehab and enhances our ability to restore patients to the highest levels of form, function and independence.
When it comes to choosing a nursing home for your loved one, the factors that matter most - quality of care and quality of life - are the same things that have helped make Deer Meadows Retirement Community one of Philadelphia's most respected residential facilities.
Our compassionate care, comprehensive services and uplifting environment are widely recognized as among the finest in the area. In addition to round-the-clock skilled nursing and personal assistance, residents enjoy stimulating social, educational and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining, comfortable accommodations, and full amenities, all in a comfortable home-like setting.
Deer Meadows Retirement Community also benefit from our unique daily scripted rounds - facilitated by our trained staff. Physicians visit each resident to assess his or her condition, chart progress in recovery, deal with on-going or co-existing health issues, or take preventive steps where potential problems are identified.
For those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, our facility offers a warm, nurturing environment, state-of-the-art safety and security features that address our residents’ special needs. A structured schedule of innovative programming provides a sense of purpose and meaning, as well as daily opportunities for success and reinforcement of self-worth.
o 24-hour resident focused care
o Safe and secure unlocked environment
o Restraint-free, compassionate care
o Peaceful surroundings
o Specially-trained staff
o Nutrition and hydration programs
o Specialized social and recreational activities
o Family support and educational programs
For at-home caregivers who need a rest from their daily responsibilities, we also offer temporary stay respite programs. Respite care provides a safe and nurturing environment for seniors and wonderful flexibility and peace of mind for their caregivers, combining round-the-clock nursing supervision, restaurant-style dining and a regular program of social and recreational activities.
o 24-hour nursing supervision
o Assistance with activities of daily living
o Medication management
o Rehabilitation and care services as needed
o Engaging social and recreational activities
o Safe and nurturing environment
o Flexible stay schedules
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Help Me Choose4.1overall · 331 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (311) · 1.5★ on Yelp (20) · Yelp page ↗
Randy Z.
Jun 2026
vancouver rv was i nice park when i moved in.now it has turned getto.no landscape service.garbage service cut to 1 day a week 1 dumpster removed.garbage piled up everywere.cars and kids toys constanly blocking fire lanes.hopefully will get better when the bank reposes it
Maurice Waters
May 2026
I gave them a Pepto-Bismol and now they cannot find it
Robert Ryant
Apr 2026
This facility is very good. Has exceptional cleaning staff. The cleaning staff deserves 5 stars, but we as people need to be more compassionate from nurses and management. But I do feel as though that, with improvement and better training This facility can be a five star all the way
Cindy Gallo
Apr 2026
My Father was a patient here for past 3 years until he passed in January. Don't agree with the post about Bernice Higgins and the others from the billing office. Always had a great experience. They were always very professional, courteous and helpful. Visited the office weekly to check for mail. Had an issue with Dad's monthly charge after going to SNF which she took care of. The building is very old and definitely need in repair. Main elevators always an issue. Kudos to many of the staff me/Dad and my brothers met during his stay. The activities department was great especially Alexus. My Father was first on 5th floor, dementia unit for 2 years then SNF for 1 year.
Velma Sledge
Mar 2026
The rehab at Deer Meadows was very poor very dissatisfied with it. Some of the workers were saying how bad it was there. They don't have all the equipment they need for a stroke victim.
12 inspection visits in the last three years, 63 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 12, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 12, 2026
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 26, 2026
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 12, 2026
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 12, 2026
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 12, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 12, 2026
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 12, 2026
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2025
Meet other general requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 12, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 12, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 26, 2025
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2025
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2025
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 6, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 12, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 1, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 13, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 12, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 22, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Deer Meadows Retirement Community offers Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Yes. Deer Meadows Retirement Community lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.
Deer Meadows Retirement Community is located at 8301 Roosevelt Blvd in Philadelphia, PA, Pennsylvania.
Families describe Deer Meadows as a caring, long-tenured community where many staff members are singled out by name for kindness and attentiveness, and several reviewers who used the community across independent living, personal care, and long-term care over years reported consistently good experiences. At the same time, a notable number of reviews raise concerns about the aging building, billing office professionalism, and isolated but serious lapses in care.
Deer Meadows Retirement Community had 12 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 63 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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