St Monica Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare sits at 2509 S 4th St in Philadelphia, PA, and has served older adults for years since it started as a Catholic nursing residence by Monsignor Aloysius Farrell and Mary Townsend, focusing deeply on faith-based care that shows through in its spiritual life programs and its way of treating every resident like they belong. The facility is privately owned with certified beds for 180 residents in skilled nursing, though the place usually has about 172 living there at a time. Staff includes physicians, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, nurses, social workers, and rehabilitation experts, all working together in an interdisciplinary team that tries to create comfort and support every day, even though nurse turnover has been high at 52.6%, and care averages around 3.47 nurse hours per resident each day.
St Monica offers services like long-term care, short-term rehab, respite stays, hospice, specialized memory support for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and subacute care, trying to make sure every resident has a personalized care plan that matches what they need, and they say their goal is to make folks feel at home while living there, using a philosophy that says "Our residents don't live in our facility, we work in their home." You'll find nurses on-site around the clock, beds for skilled nursing, and both common and private rooms you can see in their online photo gallery or through a virtual tour. The community brings people together with food and social events like Coffee & Conversations, plus offers spiritual support, helping residents and their families feel welcome, and there's a Memory Support Community for those who need extra help with memory loss. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and even offer help with the admissions process 24/7, guiding people through maximizing Medicare and handling Medicaid paperwork.
Inspection reports do show some concerns-there are 44 documented deficiencies with specific problems in life and care quality, including four infection-related issues, failures in pharmacy handling, and problems with nutrition and garbage disposal. A standard inspection in September 2024 noted a federal violation about infection control. The staff includes a Social Services Director, Service Coordinator, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Assistant Teacher as well, with ownership in several family names and managers who've been leading since 2004 and 2023. People who want a closer look can take a virtual tour or check their website for pictures of the rooms and common areas. The place does try for a comfortable, supportive environment, focusing on recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term needs, though folks should know about its mix of services and inspection results before choosing.
