Community profile

Penn Home

1401 E. Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Assisted Living

About the community

About Penn Home

Nestled in the heart of the Fishtown neighborhood in Philadelphia, Penn Home offers assisted living for those 60 years and older. With more than 160 years of service, this historic nonprofit community seeks to provide affordable housing options to older adults in the local area. Penn Home’s walkable, urban location offers access to a variety of big-city resources in Philly. Take a stroll in the neighborhood to…

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 17, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Guest Meals
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegan

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Spanish
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Protestant Services
  • Art Classes
  • Cooking Classes
  • Wii Bowling
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Catholic Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Activities On-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Community Service Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games

Outdoor spaces

  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Bath Tubs

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 17, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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