Willowcrest
CMS rates Willowcrest 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 10 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Willowcrest
Willowcrest is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 44 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).
It is one of 135 senior care facilities in Philadelphia and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Willowcrest 10 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Who to contact in Pennsylvania
- Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
- File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- St Christopher's Hospital for Children, about 2.1 miles.
- Temple University Hospital, about 2.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Roxborough Memorial Hospital, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Philadelphia Protestant Home, Philadelphia, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Willow Terrace, Philadelphia, about 1.5 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Maplewood Nursing and Rehab Center, Philadelphia, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Laurel Square Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Philadelphia, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Independence Rehab and Nursing, Philadelphia, about 1.7 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
