Cathedral Village is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and operates as part of the Presbyterian Senior Living network. The facility provides a spectrum of care levels, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Cathedral Village is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, and has participated in the Medicare program since March 28, 1980. As of now, the facility houses 101 occupants and offers continuing care options which allow residents to transition between care levels as their needs change. Amenities available on campus include wellness and fitness programs, cultural activities, multiple dining options, a barber and beauty salon, and communal clubs, designed to foster social engagement among residents. Cathedral Village has also invested in recent facility renovations to enhance comfort and expand healthcare capabilities on site.
The medical and care services at Cathedral Village are comprehensive. Skilled nursing care addresses both short-term rehabilitation and long-term chronic conditions. The facility is equipped to provide cardiac care, diabetes management, incontinence care, pain management, stroke rehabilitation, and intravenous therapy. Residents have access to an interdisciplinary team including nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists. Additional support is available through podiatry, dental, vision, and hearing care services, as well as respite and ambulatory care. A care navigator helps coordinate healthcare plans, and support for residents with memory loss is available through dedicated memory care programs. Cathedral Village also provides laundry and dry cleaning services, and offers both barber shop and beauty salon amenities. The resident and family experience is further supported by counseling services and a range of organized activities to promote community involvement.
Reviews from residents and family members about Cathedral Village are highly mixed. Positive mentions focus on compassionate and professional care from staff, and highlight consistent communication, supportive rehabilitation programs, thorough housekeeping, and prompt attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a significant number of reviews detail concerns, particularly in the skilled nursing area, referring to lapses in basic care such as hygiene management, timely assistance, medication administration, and alleged theft of personal items. Issues reported include inadequate pain management, instances of missed therapies, poor supervision, and insufficient responsiveness from administrative staff. As experiences at Cathedral Village range from deeply appreciative to strongly critical, prospective residents and families are advised to closely evaluate which aspects of care and community are most important to them when considering this facility.
Costs at this community start at $6,021 and range up to $9,429. The average price in the community is $7,725, which is more than the average price in the area of $6,283. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
