Dave Hoglund
Jun 2026
Outstanding care for my brother. Professional in all regards. Keep up the great work!
Delaware Valley Veteran'S Home
2701 Southampton Rd
4.3(46 ratings)· Philadelphia average: 4
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, State
- Certified beds
- 171
- Location
- Adjacent to Benjamin Rush State Park and PA Guard armory
- Admissions
- Veteran and spouse placed on separate waiting lists
- Spiritual Care
- Chaplains available for services and spiritual counseling
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What Families Think
Families of veterans generally describe Delaware Valley Veterans' Home as clean, well-staffed, and caring, with several reviewers praising the nursing and medical care their loved ones received. A handful of reviewers raised serious concerns about inconsistent mask enforcement during COVID, a hostile social dynamic among some residents/staff, and an unsettling interaction involving a staff member and a visiting child.
The Good
- Staff frequently described as caring and attentive
- Facility repeatedly called clean and well-maintained
- Strong praise for medical and hospice care
- On-site chapel, canteen, barber shop, and library
- Organized activities like casino nights and craft shows
- 24-hour security presence noted as reassuring
The Bad
- Several reports of inconsistent mask/COVID safety enforcement
- One detailed report of bullying and cliquish behavior among residents
- One report of a staff member making hurtful remarks to a child
- One reviewer noted spouses of veterans face separate admission waitlists
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About Delaware Valley Veteran'S Home
Delaware Valley Veterans' Home (DVVH) is located in northeast Philadelphia, adjacent to the 275-acre Benjamin Rush State Park and directly across the street from the PA National Guard's Southampton Armory. The home showcases a patriotic theme throughout, with flags, murals and displays honoring the veterans who reside there.
DVVH offers levels of care tailored to residents' specific health needs, including nursing care and memory care, supplemented by an array of clinical services such as medical, clinical, and nursing services; drug and nutritional therapy; rehabilitative services including physical, occupational, and recreational therapy; dental services; and social services. An on-site medical director and dedicated clinicians provide a continuum of health care, supported by a 24-hour nursing staff who tailor care plans to each resident's dietary, social and spiritual needs. An on-site licensed pharmacist provides a full range of pharmacy services.
Residents enjoy an active daily schedule of organized programs, including art and music therapy led by the visiting Philadelphia Arts and Education Partnerships and military ball-themed dances. Leisure options include card and board games in the community room, relaxing on an outdoor patio bordered by meadow and woodlands, and access to an on-site canteen snack shop, library, barber shop, beautician, and chapel. Chaplains are available for religious services and spiritual counseling.
A professional food service manager and clinical dietitian provide well-balanced meals that can be modified for individual dietary and therapeutic needs. Social Services Department professionals offer counseling and information on community resources, and a certified team of security officers ensures a safe environment around the clock. Homes are equipped with vans and buses, some with adaptive devices, to transport residents to community activities and medical appointments, and volunteers assist with activities, mail delivery, visits, and mealtimes.
Each furnished room offers a personal living space that residents can decorate with military treasures, family photos, and favorite quilts, providing a safe and cheerful retreat. Cable TV and Internet access are available, along with a library and snack bar/gift shop known as the Canteen.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4.3overall · 46 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (46)
Brian Mcginley
Mar 2026
Huge Shout out to the Delaware Veterans Home staff, Parx Casino and Chickie and Petes for sponsoring Casino Night on Wed. March 11th for their residents. My mother ,who is a current resident had a great time. We enjoyed the Chickie and Pete's fries and she was happy she won at the roulette table. Great fun had by all!
Jerry Schweiger
May 2025
If I could give negative stars 🌟 I would. I came in to visit a family friend and my child has disabilities One of this facilities Food Service Workers, a lady named Laura saw my child and stared and kept repeating "that child isn't NORMAL " There wasn't a confrontation or yelling, but it made my child cry because a adult was mean to her and she didn't understand what she did wrong to be ostracized like that. Something needs to be done with that lady because she doesn't belong around people or children if she's going to make disrespectful remarks about them.
D VON
Mar 2025
I read with interest the previous review authored by a family member whose parents spent their last days at this facility. She went to the facility every day because her parents wouldn't eat the food there (with good reason - see PA Department of Health Survey report conducted April 29, 2022.).<br><br>The daughter who wrote the review assumed that her genuine interest in, and care for, her parents would be welcomed by the facility. Sadly, she was sorely mistaken. She was not alone when she witnessed "Sooo many hidden things . . . sooo many hurtful things happening there on a daily basis."<br><br>There is a powerful, manipulative, clique in this facility that operates with a junior-high-schoolesque "mean girl" mentality. Designated residents, residents who comply with the clique's rules without question, are recruited and rewarded. Together, the clique members insidiously isolate, bully, and punish designated outsiders, residents and family members alike. This behavior is condoned and perpetuated at the highest administrative level.<br><br>The physical aspects (the cover) of this facility appear to be strong and competent. It presents as a quality, well managed, facility that cares for all resident veterans and welcomes family members. Don't be fooled. The pages in this book are rotten, a grim reality that renders it weak and incompetent. Kudos to the perceptive reviewer who had the courage to expose this facility for what it is.
Terry Frizzle
Dec 2023
Tell you that Dad being a vet that his wife of 60+ years can join him. What they don't tell you is each on separate lists to get in
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Delaware Valley Veteran'S Home offer?
Delaware Valley Veteran'S Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Delaware Valley Veteran'S Home located?
Delaware Valley Veteran'S Home is located at 2701 Southampton Rd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What do families say about Delaware Valley Veteran'S Home?
Families of veterans generally describe Delaware Valley Veterans' Home as clean, well-staffed, and caring, with several reviewers praising the nursing and medical care their loved ones received. A handful of reviewers raised serious concerns about inconsistent mask enforcement during COVID, a hostile social dynamic among some residents/staff, and an unsettling interaction involving a staff member and a visiting child.
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