Sophie Portnoy
Jun 2026
Huge shout out to Anna Noor who took great care of my Aunt , she’s going to do really well in the future with this job! She’s young and has a bright future
9896 Bustleton Avenue
4(78 ratings)· Philadelphia average: 4
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Paul's Run is a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Philadelphia offering independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing. Most reviewers describe a caring, well-maintained community with strong staff support during transitions and rehab, though a notable minority report communication breakdowns, inconsistent food quality, and concerns about night-shift care and the skilled nursing/hospice environment.
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Paul's Run is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the Philadelphia area that has served residents since 1981. As a CCRC, it offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation, so residents can remain in the community even if their health needs change over time.
Personal Care services at Paul's Run are designed to create an enriching, stimulating environment for those who need assistance with daily activities. Caregivers help with routines such as bathing and showering, managing medications, and escorting residents to community and social activities.
Independent Living residents enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere with engaging programs and activities, along with the opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect with familiar faces. Dining options include a Bistro and a main dining room, offering fresh and diverse culinary choices, and residents are welcome to invite family and friends to join them for meals.
The community includes on-site conveniences such as a General Store and a Library, allowing residents easy access to everyday essentials and reading materials without having to travel far. Outdoor spaces provide peaceful, natural settings for meditation, socializing, outdoor dining, and gardening, and walking paths feature instructional exercise signage designed to maximize the physical benefits of outdoor exercise for seniors.
Paul's Run is part of the Liberty Lutheran family of services, a faith-based, non-profit organization based in Northeast Philadelphia that provides a range of health and wellness services and lifestyle options for senior adults.
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Sophie Portnoy
Jun 2026
Huge shout out to Anna Noor who took great care of my Aunt , she’s going to do really well in the future with this job! She’s young and has a bright future
Janis G
May 2026
My mother was thinking of going to the independent living. She did though break her hip and wanted to go to the rehab there at Paul's Run. The therapy department was wonderful. Sue, Andrew and all were professional and worked with my mom 5 days a week. Never had any issues with PT/OT/SP. The problem was the 3-11 staff in the rehab department. The day shift, Lucy, Amber, Stacy were wonderful. But again, the next shift and the night shift were not as good. My mom would call for a pain pill or for something. They came in several times, shut off the call bell and walked out. They left her in the dining room or in the hallway. She did not need to be in the hallway as she is not confused. She would ask to go back to her room and they ignored her. They would walk by the room, and she would call out as they turn off the light and ignore her. One night my mom called me hysterical crying. An Aide came in and my mom asked to be taken to the bathroom and changed. The girl says NOW???????????? She was rude, threw my mom's pants in the closet on the floor. Now there were several hangers in there and she could have had a little respect and hung them up. She yelled at my mom. Now my mom is very hard of hearing but there is a difference between talking loudly than being angry and yelling. She felt that she was being singled out and did not want me to say anything there as she was afraid of retaliation from the aides. Sometimes the food was good. Other times it was terrible. The shrimp and chicken had so much breading and no flavor. Many times, my mom would say take it back and give her something else. One day the lady was shredding her chicken as it was so tough. My mom told her 3 times she did not want it. The meatballs were as hard as a rock. Many times, she would ask for ice cream and never got it. She was frustrated and I can understand why. Just the littlest things make a patient happy. A smile also goes a long way and just listening. Not sure if my mom now wants to go to the independent living. She has returned home and getting therapy, though Paul's Run forgot to send in the referral. The Home health agency had to call to get it the next day. OHH, One more thing. My mom had an orthopedic post op appointment. I went to the Dr's office and was told Paul's Run cancelled her appointment. They did not even tell my mom because transportation never showed up. I called my mom who had a fit. I also demanded to know who cancelled this post op appointment. I found one of the social workers who went to the desk and asked who cancelled it. The girl at the desk said, I did because transportation did not show up so she just figured she would cancel it. She thought they would not see her if she was late. Could she not have told the Dr's office, she will be a few minutes late waiting for the transportation department? I had told the nurse, aide, pt staff and dietary about this appointment that was at 8:45. They woke her up at 6am. Some even woke her up at 4:30 to change her diaper. 4:30 in the morning? Really? But back to this appointment, after a few calls from myself and my brother, and being extremely upset over this, transportation came and the Dr's office agreed to see her otherwise it would have been a few weeks later. Thank you for letting me voice my concerns and complaints
Cowborian
Apr 2026
Great place for your loved ones and lovely community!
Kenny Larsen
Mar 2026
Only send your parents here if you don’t love them, staff is very unprofessional the host are rude to the old people and uncoordinated, just a very bad experience overall and wouldn’t recommend
Gary Stiglitz
Feb 2026
My mom has been there for about three weeks and can only say the place is amazing The staff is caring.The food is great and walking in is very upbeat.You get nothing negative about being there Would highly recommend and very glad that they had space for my mom Kim B and Amanda were excellent in getting things set up and getting things right for the move in And of course, I need to mention Steve, who helped get things together, including her computer when she moved in And of course, Juan security at the front desk that is there with a cell number in case you ever need him I'm sure I missed some but it is really a very caring staff Highly recommend for your loved one A definite caring staff with positive attitudes highly recommend Thanks to everybody there
Paul's Run Retirement Community offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Paul's Run Retirement Community is located at 9896 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Paul's Run is a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Philadelphia offering independent living, personal care, and skilled nursing. Most reviewers describe a caring, well-maintained community with strong staff support during transitions and rehab, though a notable minority report communication breakdowns, inconsistent food quality, and concerns about night-shift care and the skilled nursing/hospice environment.
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