Paul's Run

    9896 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.10·(89)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate, friendly staff and welcoming resident community
    • Responsive wellness and nursing teams with family updates
    • Continuum of independent living, personal care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, respite, and hospice services
    • Dedicated physical and occupational therapy staff in positive experiences
    • Spacious apartments with kitchens, patios, and room for personal furnishings
    • Well-maintained grounds, attractive common areas, and generally clean facilities
    • Broad social, cultural, religious, fitness, and music activities
    • Convenient on-site services, including dining, transportation, medical support, and a gym
    • Multiple meal choices and accommodating dietary options
    • Strong visitor security and resident safety measures
    • Benevolent-fund support described as a financial safety net for eligible residents

    Cons

    • Inconsistent response to resident requests and personal-care needs, particularly across shifts
    • Variable rehab scheduling and individualized therapy, including limited weekend availability
    • Coordination gaps in appointments, transportation, referrals, and care transitions
    • Inconsistent dining quality and follow-through on meal alternatives or dietary requests
    • Localized cleanliness, odor-control, and equipment-maintenance concerns in some care areas
    • Limited engagement or activity variety in some rehabilitation and skilled-nursing settings
    • High costs, variable placement availability, and limited suitability for residents needing dedicated memory care
    • Parking, long-corridor access, and move-in setup challenges

    Summary of reviews

    Paul’s Run is a continuing-care community offering independent living, personal care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, respite, and hospice services. Many families value the ability to access different levels of care in one community, and several describe the admissions process as informative and supportive. A benevolent fund is cited as a potential financial safety net for eligible residents, although reviewers also emphasize that costs can be high and that placement availability and care eligibility may be limiting factors. The community does not offer a dedicated memory-care unit, and one family reported that its loved one’s needs exceeded the care available there.

    Overall impressions of staff and care are mixed, with many families praising staff members as warm, professional, attentive, and helpful. Positive accounts describe responsive wellness and nursing teams, clear family updates, and considerate support during hospice care. Other accounts describe uneven responsiveness, especially in rehabilitation or skilled-nursing settings and across different shifts. Concerns include delays in answering requests, inconsistent assistance with personal care, and shortcomings in follow-through. Rehabilitation experiences also vary: some families praise dedicated therapy teams and progress toward returning home, while others cite limited weekend coverage, insufficiently individualized sessions, and gaps in therapy availability. These differences suggest that care quality and communication may vary by unit, shift, and resident needs.

    Dining is frequently praised for its variety, generous portions, and range of choices, and some residents report enjoying the food. Other accounts describe uneven meal quality and difficulty obtaining requested substitutions or dietary alternatives. Activities are a notable strength in many independent-living accounts, with residents participating in social events, music, games, exercise, religious services, clubs, and outings. Some families, however, describe limited engagement or activity variety in rehabilitation and skilled-nursing settings, and a few residents have found those environments less stimulating.

    The property is often described as attractive, clean, secure, and well maintained, with spacious apartments, landscaped grounds, inviting common areas, and useful amenities such as a gym, chapel, gift shop, and transportation. A few accounts raise localized concerns about odors, cleanliness, or dated equipment in care areas. The building’s size and long corridors can be challenging for people with mobility limitations, and parking and move-in logistics are also noted as potential difficulties. Overall, reviews most consistently favor the community’s independent-living environment, amenities, and welcoming atmosphere, while recommending careful questions about staffing responsiveness, rehabilitation schedules, care-level eligibility, costs, and coordination of appointments and transitions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Paul's Run is located at 9896 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19115.

    About Paul's Run

    Paul's Run Retirement Community sits on Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia and offers a range of care for adults 65 and older, so whether someone needs independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab, skilled nursing, or hospice, there's a set-up for most levels of need, and they aim to help residents age in place. The place has maintenance-free apartments with safety features and modern touches, and pets are welcome, which is always nice for folks who want some extra company. Meals are included, with choices for special diets like vegetarian, which saves people the hassle and cost of meal planning, and there's a lively Bistro and Dining room along with the Chic Liberty Grille for sitting down with neighbors. Paul's Run has a primary care clinic right on campus run by a board-certified family medicine doctor and a nurse practitioner who's there around the clock if anyone needs help for regular checkups, minor procedures, chronic conditions, or even urgent visits, so folks don't have to travel far when they need something. For medical support, there's a 24-hour call system, nurses and staff always awake, and visits from podiatrists, dentists, therapists, and homecare workers, and the staff can help with medication, diabetes care, transferring out of bed, incontinence for people who can manage it themselves, and more serious memory issues with bracelets that make a sound if someone tries to leave the area. Anyone needing extra help with daily things like bathing, dressing, or getting around can get support from trained staff, and there's always assistance close by in case something happens. They offer respite care so families can get a break, plus options if someone's only staying for short recovery after surgery or illness. There's a memory care wing suited for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and staff can handle complex behavior issues in that section, using technology to prevent wandering. Apartments come in several floor plans, are made for easy living, and the whole place has Wi-Fi, so folks can keep in touch or watch their favorite shows. There are gardens for those who like the outdoors, a library for reading, a fitness room with an exercise physiologist, and scheduled classes for staying active, plus lots of daily activities, arts and music programs, devotional services, social spaces, a beauty salon, and even transportation-free for some trips, with a fee for others. Resident-run programs and educational events keep people involved and support a welcoming atmosphere, with regular meetings and updates so families can stay in the loop. Paul's Run also accepts elopement risk residents and is set up so people don't have to move if their care needs get more complex. The place has a good reputation, friendly staff, and is known for treating people with kindness and dignity through retirement, care, and support at different life stages. The location is right by bus lines, so it's convenient for visitors or getting out and about, and for anyone who enjoys keeping busy or meeting new people, there's a real effort toward building a lively, safe community.

    People often ask...

    Paul's Run offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 26 photos of Paul's Run on Mirador.

    Yes, Paul's Run allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 9896 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115.

    No, Paul's Run does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services licenses personal care homes and assisted living residences and publishes its licensing inspection summaries.

    License number176990
    Facility typeFull
    License classLicensed
    Capacity170 residents
    LicenseePAULS RUN INC
    Care servedPersonal Care Homes
    EffectiveMay 13th, 2026
    ExpiresMay 13th, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    37

    Reports

    5

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    16

    Years

    08 Jul 2026Inspection
    Identified improper labeling and dating of leftovers, unsealed ice cream, and outdated food in storage areas.
    • 2600.103eLeftovers must be labeled and dated
    • 2600.103gFood stored in closed or sealed containers
    • 2600.103iOutdated or spoiled food may not be used
    02 Mar 2026Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across confidentiality, health and safety laws, training, food safety, emergency procedures, and resident records.
    • 2600.17Record Confidentiality
    • 2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws
    • 2600.65.gAnnual Training Content
    • 2600.85.eTrash Outside Home
    • 2600.89.bHot Water Temperature
    • 2600.101.jLighting/Operable Lamp
    • 2600.103.cFood Protected
    • 2600.103.fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
    • 2600.103.iOutdated Food
    • 2600.123.bEmergency Procedures Posted
    • 2600.131.fFire Extinguisher Inspection
    • 2600.132.dEvacuation
    • 2600.162.cMenus Posted
    • 2600.181.dStoring Medication
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.190.cRecord of Training
    • 2600.252Record Content
    03 Mar 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in medication management, safety equipment, and adherence to prescriber orders. Documented plans aimed at correcting these issues.
    • 2600.96First Aid Kit
    • 2600.183.eStoring Medications
    • 2600.184.aResident's Meds Labeled
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    • 2600.226.aMobility Assessment
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 2600.227.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    23 Dec 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to medication storage, labeling, following prescriber orders, and annual resident assessments.
    • 2600.183.eStoring Medications
    • 2600.184.aResident's Meds Labeled
    • 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    10 Oct 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies after the licensing review. All applicable requirements were met during the process.
    11 Jul 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple violations of care-home rules, including abuse reporting and resident privacy; the license was revoked and a provisional license issued.
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.15aResident Abuse Report
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.15bSupervisor Plan
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.15cSupervision
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.16cWritten Incident Report
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.42bAbuse
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.42sPrivacy
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.226aMobility Assessment
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.224aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.251bRecord Entries Legible
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.225cAdditional Assessment
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.227dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    • 55 Pa. Code §2600.227dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    14 May 2024Inspection
    Revoked the previous certificate and issued a provisional license after identifying multiple violations of care standards, including abuse reporting, supervision, privacy, mobility assessments, and record-keeping.
    • 2600.15.aResident Abuse Report
    • 2600.15.bSupervisor Plan
    • 2600.15.cSupervision
    • 2600.16.cWritten Incident Report
    • 2600.42.bAbuse
    • 2600.42.sPrivacy
    • 2600.226.aMobility Assessment
    • 2600.227.dSupport Plan Medical/Dental
    • 2600.251.bRecord Entries Legible
    • 2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    22 Jan 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across supervision, incident reporting, training, fire safety, drills, and care planning.
    • 2600.15b15b - Supervisor Plan
    • 2600.16c16.c - Written Incident Report
    • 2600.65e65.e - 12 Hours Annual Training
    • 2600.65f65.f - Training Topics
    • 2600.65g65g - Annual Training Content
    • 2600.131f131.f - Fire Extinguisher Inspection
    • 2600.132b132.b - Safety Inspection/Fire Drill
    • 2600.132c132.c - Fire Drill Records
    • 2600.132d132.d - Evacuation
    • 2600.132f132.f - Alternate Exit Routes
    • 2600.190a190.a - Completion Medication Course
    • 2600.227a227.a - Support Plan 30 Days
    • 2600.227d227.d - Support Plan Medical/Dental
    31 Oct 2022Inspection
    Identified deficiencies across quality management, fire safety orientation, sanitary conditions, annual medical evaluations, medication storage and administration, and resident assessments.
    • 2600.26aQuality Management Plan
    • 2600.65aFS Orientation 1st Day
    • 2600.85aSanitary Conditions
    • 2600.141.b.1Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600.183.eStoring Medications
    • 2600.190.aCompletion Medication Course
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    • 2600.225.cAdditional Assessment
    06 Jul 2022Inspection
    Determined the preadmission screening now documents the level of supervision and safety information regarding poisonous materials.
    • 2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
    23 May 2022Inspection
    Identified multiple regulatory violations, including failure to post the current license, missing resident contracts, safety deficiencies, and medication-management issues.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.3cPost Current License
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.25.bContract Signatures
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.86.bBathroom
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.89.bHot Water Temperature
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.91Emergency Telephone Numbers
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.103.fRefrigerator/Freezer Temps
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.132.fAlternate Exit Routes
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.144.bPolicy on Smoking
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.181.dStoring Medication
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.183.dPrescription Current
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.184.aLabeling OTC/CAM
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.187.bDate/Time of Medication Admin.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.187.dFollow Prescriber's Orders
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.224.aPreadmission Screen Form
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.227.gSupport Plan Signatures
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    07 Jul 2021Inspection
    Granted a regular license renewal for a personal care home, valid through July 24, 2022.
    17 May 2021Inspection
    Identified safety and medication-management deficiencies, including missing carbon monoxide detectors, outdated emergency procedures, and issues with medication labeling and availability.
    • 2600.18Applicable Health and Safety Laws - Carbon Monoxide Detectors
    • 2600.107.dEmergency Management Agency Submission
    • 2600.184.bResident's Meds Labeled
    • 2600.185.aImplement Storage Procedures
    15 May 2020Inspection
    Issued a regular license to operate the Personal Care Home and renewed approval; an on-site inspection will occur within the next 12 months.
    12 Feb 2020Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies in care and administration, including resident abuse, inadequate supervision, improper hygiene assistance, improper storage of medications, missing emergency information, and incomplete health assessments.
    • 2600Resident Abuse Report
    • 2600Supervision
    • 2600Personal Hygiene
    • 2600Telephone Numbers
    • 2600Storing Food Off Floor
    • 2600Alternate Exit Routes
    • 2600Annual Medical Evaluation
    • 2600Self-administration Assessment
    • 2600Prescription Current
    • 2600Storing Medications
    • 2600Implement Storage Procedures
    • 2600Assessment 15 Days
    02 Jan 2020Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited after the evaluation.
    03 Jun 2019Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    04 Apr 2019Inspection
    The department renewed the license to operate after reviewing the renewal application and issued the regular license; noted that an onsite inspection is required at least once every twelve months and will occur within the next year.
    25 Feb 2019Inspection
    Cited a privacy rights deficiency during the February 2019 inspection.
    • 55 Pa. Code § 2600.42(s)Privacy rights
    20 Jun 2018Inspection
    Found deficiencies in staff training planning and medication record entries.
    • 55 Pa.Code 2600Staff Training Plan
    • 55 Pa.Code 2600.187(a)Medication Records
    17 Apr 2018Inspection
    Issued a regular license and granted a certificate of compliance for operation.
    23 Jun 2017Inspection
    Found no deficiencies and determined compliance with 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600.
    10 Apr 2017Inspection
    Regular license was issued after renewal. Ongoing annual inspections are required.
    28 Dec 2016Inspection
    Identified violations involving improper medication administration and failure to report medication errors, including missing accu-checks and unreported errors.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.187(d)Follow prescriber directions
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.188(b)Medication error reporting
    22 Jun 2016Inspection
    Identified violations include unsafe and uneven surfaces, non-adherence to prescribed glucose testing, and missing thermometers in refrigeration equipment.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.88(a)Floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors and other surfaces must be clean, in good repair and free of hazards.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.187(d)The home shall follow the directions of the prescriber.
    • Type A55 Pa.Code §2600.103(0)Food requiring refrigeration shall be stored at or below 40°F. Frozen food shall be kept at or below 0°F. Thermometers are required in refrigerators and freezers.
    12 May 2016Inspection
    Authorized renewal and issued a license certificate; no deficiencies were cited.
    17 Jun 2015Inspection
    Found a deficiency where annual and updated resident assessments did not reflect the need for 24-hour supervision.
    • 55 Pa.Code §2600Annual and updated resident assessments
    10 Jun 2015Inspection
    Found compliance with state regulations after a licensing inspection. The regular license remained in good standing.
    01 May 2015Inspection
    Granted a renewal license with a maximum capacity of 170 and enclosed license, confirming continued authorization to operate.
    16 Oct 2014Inspection
    Found a deficiency where the resident's support plan did not show how to address falls risk and use of a walker for a specific resident.
    • 65 Pa.Code §2600.227(d)Documentation of services in resident support plans
    09 May 2014Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. The regular license remains in good standing for the period.
    22 Apr 2014Inspection
    Renewed and issued a regular license to operate the designated service location on Floors 3 and 4, Building B, under the allotted license number.
    23 May 2013Inspection
    Found compliance with the applicable regulations after a licensing inspection; the regular license remained in good standing.
    29 Apr 2013Inspection
    Granted a certificate of compliance for Paul’s Run, Inc. to operate Floors 3 & 4 Building B at 9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, with a maximum capacity of 170. No deficiencies cited.
    22 Jun 2012Inspection
    Validated compliance with 55 Pa.Code Ch. 2600 and issued a regular license.
    29 Jun 2011Inspection
    Concluded that the operation was in compliance with the regulations and issued a regular license.
    15 Jun 2010Inspection
    Found violations in medication administration and documentation.
    • 55 Pa.Code § 2600The home shall follow the directions of the prescriber.

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