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Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

4712 Chester Avenue

3.6(70 ratings)· Philadelphia average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
123
Location
Minutes from University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Respite Care
Short-stay nursing care while regular caregiver is away
Wound Care
Uses Diapulse Wound Treatment System
Specialty Services
On-site renal care services offered

What Families Think

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood. Most reviewers describe a clean, welcoming facility with warm, attentive staff, though one family reported a serious lapse in emergency response and other care concerns.

The Good

  • Staff described as kind and compassionate
  • Facility repeatedly called clean and well-maintained
  • Therapy staff noted as knowledgeable and encouraging
  • Families say residents are treated like family
  • Engaging activities keep residents active and involved

The Bad

  • One report of an hour-long delay answering a medical emergency call
  • One report of cold, unsatisfying food
  • One report of lost personal belongings

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 70 reviews.

About Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Renaissance Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a provider of post-acute services and long-term care located in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood, just minutes from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.

The center offers 24-hour skilled nursing care supervised by a Medical Director and a team of attending physicians and nurse practitioners. Care options include post-hospital recovery care, long-term care, hospice, and respite care, allowing individuals to receive treatment close to home. A Respite Care Program provides short-stay nursing care while a regular caregiver is away or in need of a break.

Rehabilitation and nursing services form a core part of the center's offerings, including subacute rehabilitation, individualized goal-oriented therapy programs, and a Wound Care Program that utilizes the Diapulse Wound Treatment System. The center also provides renal care services to help residents manage their health.

Residents have access to amenities including an outdoor garden patio and a Recreational Therapy Program designed to foster wellness and social connection. Activities are offered to engage residents' minds, bodies, and overall well-being.

Admissions are available 24/7, and the center accepts flexible payment options including Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, private insurance, and private pay, along with United Healthcare and Aetna insurance plans.

Types of Care at Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews of Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

3.6overall · 70 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (70)

QueenLG Gorham

Jul 2026

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Renaissance healthcare and rehab facility bombed out for my husband and I. They could not handle his medical needs at all. The skills of the staff are not sufficient. The food is not fulfilling and often enough served cold. My husband had a medical emergency... heart related, and his Help Light was not responded to after one whole hour. He had to wheel himself to the door and verbally ask for help. After that incident, he was hospitalized for one month and had to have a procedure on his heart. He is still recovering in another rehab. My husband became a serious liability to them and they acted accordingly. I also need to mention the loss of personal property.

Naj Hollins

Jul 2026

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Great experience! The therapy staff was knowledgeable and encouraging, and the nurses and aides were caring and compassionate. Everyone treated us with respect, and we truly appreciated the support and care they provided throughout the recovery process.

Marqueena Harris

Jul 2026

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This is a very nice rehabilitation center. Very clean facility and the staff is kind, very helpful, and knowledgeable. I will definitely recommend this facility to others.

Thomas Dangerfield

Feb 2025

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My family and I are really happy with the care our loved one gets at Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. The staff is nice and helpful and they take good care of everyone. The place is clean and feels welcoming. It makes us feel better knowing our loved one is in a safe and caring place.

Ericka Diggs

Feb 2025

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The staff at Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation are nice. They make your family members feel comfortable...A home away from home. The place is clean, neat and orderly. I can go on explaining how wonderful this place is. I highly recommend this place. Thank you for taking such care of my Aunt, we have search high and low for a place for her. So glad we found this one.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 43 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Sep 11, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2025

  • 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 Oct 31, 2025

  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 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 Oct 31, 2025

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 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 Oct 29, 2025

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 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, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

  • 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 Oct 29, 2025

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 29, 2025

Oct 3, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard16 citations
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 19, 2024

  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 19, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2024

  • 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 Dec 6, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 6, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 19, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 19, 2024

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024

  • Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2024

  • Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 19, 2024

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 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 Nov 19, 2024

  • 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 Nov 19, 2024

  • Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 19, 2024

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 19, 2024

Jun 27, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 7, 2024

Feb 27, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2024

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2024

Dec 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 25, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 2024

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2024

  • Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2024

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2024

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2024

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offer?

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center located?

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is located at 4712 Chester Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood. Most reviewers describe a clean, welcoming facility with warm, attentive staff, though one family reported a serious lapse in emergency response and other care concerns.

How did Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 43 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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