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Roxborough Home for Women

601 East Leverington Avenue

4.2(13 ratings)· Philadelphia average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
30
Licensed capacity
30 residents

California CDSS

Resident population
Serves only women, historically of limited means
Ownership structure
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
Transportation service
Complimentary rides to doctor's appointments

What Families Think

Roxborough Home for Women is a nonprofit personal care home that has served women of limited financial means in Philadelphia since 1887. Reviews are split: some families describe warm, attentive staff and a cozy, homelike setting, while others report troubling experiences with the admissions process, communication, and care transitions.

The Good

  • Nonprofit mission serving women of limited means
  • Private rooms with meals and light housekeeping included
  • Complimentary transportation to doctor's appointments
  • Social activities like karaoke and dance parties
  • Some reviewers praise warm, caring staff

The Bad

  • Several reviewers cited poor communication from administration around admissions or discharge
  • One report of an unclean room and stained carpet at move-in
  • One report of staff smoking outside despite a posted non-smoking policy
  • One report of medication and belongings mishandled during an abrupt discharge

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Roxborough Home for Women is a senior living community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Social Activities, Transportation Services and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

About Roxborough Home for Women

Roxborough Home for Women is a personal care community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 1887 to serve women of reduced financial means. Operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the community provides personal care services in a safe, caring, and homelike environment.

The community offers private rooms, nutritious meals, laundry service, light housekeeping, and trained caregivers who administer medications. Residents receive complimentary transportation to and from doctor's offices, supporting their healthcare needs.

Entertainment and social activities are central to life at Roxborough Home for Women. The community organizes events and programs designed to encourage socialization among residents, including celebrations like karaoke and dance parties that bring the ladies together to enjoy music, laughter, and community connection.

Located in Philadelphia, the community benefits from the cultural and historical resources of the city. Residents have opportunities to engage with neighborhood events and celebrations, from holiday festivities to major city events, creating connections to the broader community.

Types of Care at Roxborough Home for Women

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Roxborough Home for Women

4.2overall · 13 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (13)

gigglesinpa

Apr 2026

via Google

My Aunt was admitted to the facility we paid the $7107.00 to move in, I was shown 2 rooms on the second floor but she was place in a room on the 1st floor, it was vacuumed but the walls look dirty and the carpet had a stain on it. I bought her a bed , a tv, clothes for her to wear, and other things my aunt would need, my aunt came into the facility from the hospital and decided she was leaving, however I was with her. The administrator called me while I was out with my aunt trying to settle her down and told me my aunt was a runner and a liability to the facility and she couldn't stay this was on a Friday afternoon she has no other place to go to and I had to rent my aunt a hotel room for a couple of day until i can find her somewhereelse to live., this is a personal care residence, these women come and go as they please which is a liability, but they can stay? I was so excited for my aunt to be in a safe place and even willing to over look the room's condition. So disappointed. Yes the facility will refund my money but where does my aunt live and where do I store her property? I can't get back up to the facility to get her item because I had get her a place to stay, she doesn't have her medicine as the PCA administer the medication.

Lanxton Washington

Nov 2018

via Google

Seeking place for mother in law

Melanie Dudek

Jun 2018

via Google

Great place. They treat my grandmom like a queen!

Rachael Reilly

Apr 2017

via Google

The administrator at the Roxborough home for women turned my mom away because "she was too quiet" on her 15 min interview they had together. When I tried to explain in email that she may have been quiet because she's losing her house, all her furniture, and maybe was even nervous on the interview, and asked for anothe chance, I've received no response from anyone. To even get her answer on weather or not my mom was accepted I have to call for five days before I was able to reach her, and she knew we needed an answer as soon as possible. Also, all three times I've been there, I've watched As half of the staff stood right outside smoking, next to the sign that says they are a non smoking facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Roxborough Home for Women offer?

Roxborough Home for Women offers Assisted Living.

Where is Roxborough Home for Women located?

Roxborough Home for Women is located at 601 East Leverington Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about Roxborough Home for Women?

Roxborough Home for Women is a nonprofit personal care home that has served women of limited financial means in Philadelphia since 1887. Reviews are split: some families describe warm, attentive staff and a cozy, homelike setting, while others report troubling experiences with the admissions process, communication, and care transitions.

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