UNIVERSITY CITY REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CTR – PHILADELPHIA, PA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

University City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr

3609 CHESTNUT STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 386-2942
124 beds
All Philadelphia facilities
3.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
77.28
Score /100
#4889
National Rank

#4889
of 14703 facilities
National
66.8% position
#202
of 657 in PA
State Rank
#15
of 46 in Philadelphia
County Rank
#15
of 47 in Philadelphia
City Rank
#3
of 4 in ZIP 19104
ZIP Rank






About University City Rehabilitation And Healthcare CtrUniversity City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr is located at 3609 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, reachable at (215) 386-2942. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 124.0 certified beds and serves an average of 117 residents per day. It is part of the Marquis Health Services network (81 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1986-10-14. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

University City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr

Address

3609 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 124 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 18 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
77.28
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#4889 of 14703 nationally – #202 of 657 in Pennsylvania

Who Is This Facility Best For?

University City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr offers a mid-range care option in Philadelphia, PA. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightUniversity City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr currently provides 3 hours 25 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 39 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 54.1%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 25 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 58 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours48 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours39 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 4 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours24 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,190. 39 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 1
Total Fines Amount $8190.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 1
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 98.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#4,889
of 14,703
National
Top 33%
#202
of 657
PA State
Top 31% in PA
#15
of 46
️ Philadelphia County
#15 of 46
#15
of 47
️ Philadelphia
#15 of 47
#3
of 4
ZIP 19104
#3 of 4

Nationally, University City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr ranks 4889th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.3/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 202nd out of 657 nursing homes. In Philadelphia, it ranks 15th out of 47 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,970 nationally and RN hours rank #5,772 nationally (#329 in PA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 3.54 #7,543 / 14,703 #278 / 657 Below average
2023 3.45 #8,270 / 14,703 #307 / 657 Below average
2024 3.43 #8,897 / 14,703 #387 / 657 Below average
2025 3.44 #9,401 / 14,703 #439 / 657 Below average
2026 3.41 #9,970 / 14,703 #463 / 657 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank PA State Rank Note
2022 0.55 #7,690 / 14,703 #486 / 657 Below average
2023 0.93 #2,257 / 14,703 #143 / 657 Top 25%
2024 0.64 #5,455 / 14,703 #355 / 657 Above average
2025 0.55 #7,383 / 14,703 #446 / 657 Below average
2026 0.65 #5,772 / 14,703 #329 / 657 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

University City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1986-10-14. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (215) 386-2942 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

University City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 77.3/100, placing it #4889 of 14703 facilities nationally and #202 of 657 in Pennsylvania. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at University City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr receives a reported average of 3 hours 25 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 39 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 48 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 58 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 4 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 54.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,190. 39 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,190, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 98.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, University City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr ranks 4889th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.3/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within PA, it ranks 202nd out of 657 nursing homes. In Philadelphia, it ranks 15th out of 47 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 4. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,970 nationally and RN hours rank #5,772 nationally (#329 in PA). Our composite quality score of 77.3/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Philadelphia, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/pennsylvania/philadelphia/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

3609 CHESTNUT STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

UNIVERSITY CITY OPERATOR LLC

Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 124
Average Residents / Day 117 (95% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Philadelphia County, PA
City Philadelphia, PA
ZIP Code 19104
Approved Since October 14, 1986
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 395722
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
Ranking Methodology
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