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St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare

2509 South Fourth Street

3.9(87 ratings)· Philadelphia average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Individual
Certified beds
180
Affiliation
Catholic-faith nursing institution
Memory Care
Dedicated memory support community on-site
Care Options
Both long-term care and short-term rehab stays

What Families Think

Reviews of St. Monica Center are sharply divided: many families describe attentive nurses, a strong rehab therapy team, and a warm, faith-centered community, while a notable number of reviewers report serious lapses in basic care such as missed medications, slow response to call bells, and unclean conditions. The facility is Catholic-affiliated and offers both long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation, including a memory support unit for residents with dementia.

The Good

  • Rehab therapy team frequently praised by name
  • Social services staff helped with discharge planning
  • Many reviewers call facility clean and well-kept
  • Nurses and aides described as compassionate and attentive
  • On-site chapel and daily Mass for spiritual care
  • Memory support unit for dementia and Alzheimer's residents

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of missed or delayed medications
  • Several reviewers describe slow response to call bells
  • Some reviewers report unclean rooms, odors, or lack of hot water
  • One detailed report of severe neglect leading to a patient's death
  • A few reviews cite understaffing and management/communication problems

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare is a senior living community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 87 reviews.

About St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare

St. Monica Center is a 180-bed skilled nursing facility located in the heart of South Philadelphia. It was founded through the vision of former St. Monica Parish Pastor, Monsignor Aloysius Farrell, and his aunt, Mary Townsend, who set aside funds to establish a Catholic nursing residence in South Philadelphia. Today the center provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation for the elderly in a caring, supportive, neighborly environment.

An interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation experts works to meet the individual needs of each resident, with a focus on making residents and families feel at home and welcome. The staff operates under the philosophy that residents don't live in the facility, the staff works in their home.

The center offers a full range of rehabilitative services, including specialized treatment aimed at aiding recovery and enhancing independence through personalized rehabilitation plans. Compassionate, personalized care is delivered around the clock to support residents' comfort and well-being, addressing physical, social, and spiritual needs.

A Memory Support community is available, tailored to meet the needs of residents living with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other memory impairments.

As a Catholic-faith institution, St. Monica Center is committed to providing care rooted in the belief that all people possess innate dignity. The admission process is structured to be simple for residents and families, with admissions accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as well as many private insurance plans, and its professional team assists families in understanding benefits and the application process.

Types of Care at St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

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

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

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

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Reviews of St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare

3.9overall · 87 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (87)

Joanah Fertil

Jul 2026

via Google

Our family had such a wonderful experience at St. Monica Rehab in South Philly. The staff was caring, professional, and attentive from the moment we arrived. Mrs Natalie in Social Services was especially helpful throughout the entire process. She provided excellent discharge planning, connected us with helpful resources and referrals, and made the transition so much easier for our family. We felt heard, respected, and supported every step of the way.<br><br>The nurses, aides, therapists, and entire team were compassionate and patient, and they truly took the time to make sure our loved one was comfortable and well cared for. The facility was clean, welcoming, and well organized, and communication with the staff was always clear and reassuring. Mrs Natalie encouraged our family to identify our goals while our loved one was in rehab, which helped make for a safe and successful discharge. We really appreciated her kindness, professionalism, and support during such a difficult time. Her guidance made all the difference for our family, and we are so grateful for the excellent care provided at St. Monica Rehab.<br><br>Thank you all so much for your support!

herold charles marc

Jul 2026

via Google

Excellent service delivery is an understatement. I cannot thank social services department enough for providing my sister with the best care and support possible to meet her needs. I appreciate all that they have done for my sister. They are making a difference each and every day!

Micheline Raymond

Jul 2026

via Google

My family felt heard, respected, and in power of their decision-making. The lady from social services encouraged my family to identify goals of what they hope to achieve while in rehab for smooth transition when discharge was required.

Anthony Kuczynski

May 2026

via Google

Great service. Truly cared about the well being of residents

Shea Rubin

May 2026

via Google

Love the staff in this facility great environment would highly recommend if you’re looking for a great place!!

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 67 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jul 24, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard25 citations
  • 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 Sep 12, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • 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 Sep 12, 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 Sep 12, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 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 Sep 12, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • 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 Sep 12, 2025

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 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 Sep 12, 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 Sep 12, 2025

  • 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 Sep 12, 2025

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 12, 2025

Sep 27, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 6, 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 Nov 13, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024

  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 13, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 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 Nov 6, 2024

  • 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 Nov 6, 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 Nov 6, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

Dec 7, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard20 citations
  • 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 30, 2024

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

  • Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

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

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • 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 Dec 28, 2023

  • 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 Dec 28, 2023

  • 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 Dec 28, 2023

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • 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 Dec 28, 2023

  • 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 Dec 28, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2023

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2024

Oct 5, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 26, 2023

Sep 11, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 17, 2023

Jul 24, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate foot care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 22, 2023

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 St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare offer?

St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare located?

St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare is located at 2509 South Fourth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What do families say about St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare?

Reviews of St. Monica Center are sharply divided: many families describe attentive nurses, a strong rehab therapy team, and a warm, faith-centered community, while a notable number of reviewers report serious lapses in basic care such as missed medications, slow response to call bells, and unclean conditions. The facility is Catholic-affiliated and offers both long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation, including a memory support unit for residents with dementia.

How did St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare do on recent health and safety inspections?

St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 67 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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