★★★★★
PositiveGreat place for elder care
The rooms are an adequate size. The staff are really helpful with any questions we have needing to be answered. Overall, it is a very nice place.
Community profile
The Philadelphia Protestant Home
6401 Martins Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA
Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 3.95 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
About The Philadelphia Protestant Home
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Family and resident feedback
3.9 out of 5 from 5 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveGreat place to live but change can be hard.
I have lived here for almost 2 years. I volunteered here for many years before my move. PPH is a work in progress to bring the standards up to their nearby competitors. It is a friendly place but change is hard for some; however, change is necessary and the administration is working very hard to bring it up to snuff. There have been many efforts to streamline staffing and improve productivity. Having worked for a large corporation and I understand how this works. I consider their approach effective but not easy fo…
★★★★★
PositiveThe Philadelphia Protestant Home
We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
★★★★★
CriticalConcerned PPH family member
Disappointment for independent residents (including my parent) at PPH rate increase of 7% announced late this year. Be aware this increase essentially shows the needed percentage of annual income generated to maintain the PPH community operations. I believe there was also a rate increase for independent residents in 2023. These financial rate increases suggest a systemic risk for PPH residents that could leave many ageing residents financially and medically exposed at the end of their lives. The best thing you can …
★★★★★
CriticalDo not recommend because of staffing
They need more staff. My mother fell out of her wheelchair and passed away because of the accident. I do not recommend this facility due to their staffing levels.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Operator
- Not yet resolved
- Public price status
- Not publicly found
- Last source check
- August 1, 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
- Pureed Meals
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- Professional Chef
- No Sugar
- Meals Provided
- Café or Bistro
- Bar or Pub
- Private Dining Room
Health & wellness
- Medication Management
- High Acuity Care
- Incontinence Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Memory Care
- Diabetic Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Services & convenience
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
- Housekeeping
- English
Activities & engagement
- Trivia Games
- Men's Club
- Live Musical Performances
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Water Aerobics
- Protestant Services
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Visiting Rabbi
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Sensory-based Programs
- Live Well Programs
- Community Service Organizations
- Birthday Parties
- Happy Hour
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Holiday Parties
- Jewish Services
- Catholic Services
- Other Religious Services
- Reminiscence Programs
- Christian Services
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Activities On-site
- Intergenerational Programs
- Art Classes
- Choir / Singing Club
- Adventist Services
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Pet-focused Programs
- Cooking Classes
- Day Trips and Outings
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Bible Study Group
Outdoor spaces
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Main Street Shops
- TV Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- Central Fireplace
- Library
- Private Bath
- Outside Patio
- Indoor Atrium
- Computer or Media Center
- Raised Garden Beds
- Fitness Center
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Piano or Organ
- Swimming Pool
- Billiards Lounge
Apartment & room features
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Handicap Accessible
- Garden View
- Air Conditioned
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Published by A Place for Mom ↗. Features can change; confirm those that matter before touring.
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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