Paul’s Run is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operated by Liberty Lutheran. The facility provides a continuum of care and serves approximately 113 current residents. Primary care options include assisted living, with additional services available in independent living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care. Paul’s Run is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and has participated in Medicare since August 10, 1987. The community is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering long-term security as resident needs change. The property features recently modernized spaces and an ongoing emphasis on wellness and engagement in both individual and group settings.
Paul’s Run provides a range of care and medical support tailored to residents’ diverse needs. Licensed nursing staff is present to address medical concerns, oversee medication management, incontinence care, wound care, diabetes care, and to offer pain management services. Therapies provided onsite include physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Specialized services such as optometry, podiatry, and massage therapy are available, and hospice care is provided for end-of-life support. The memory care program is designed as a memory-care-only community within Paul's Run, supported by secure indoor and outdoor walking paths and activities adapted for those with cognitive impairment. Resident support also includes help with activities of daily living, offering full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Fitness and wellness programs, including group and chair yoga, as well as general exercise classes, are regularly scheduled. The community also maintains a barber/beauty salon and hosts resident clubs and groups, fostering social engagement. Spanish language support is available for residents who need it.
Paul’s Run offers transportation services for both medical and non-medical needs. Complimentary transportation is provided for certain types of appointments or scheduled outings, while additional transportation can be arranged at cost for other destinations or times. Transportation may be used for medical appointments, shopping trips, or community outings, supporting residents’ independence and access to services outside the facility.
Other resources at Paul’s Run include indoor and outdoor walking paths, enabling safe and accessible movement within the campus. Resident and family counseling is available, supporting loved ones through difficult transitions and ongoing care planning. The facility maintains both resident and family councils for ongoing communication and feedback.
Based on available reviews, residents and families appreciate Paul’s Run for well-kept facilities, a broad range of activities, strong safety measures, and an environment where making friends is encouraged. Positive feedback frequently highlights the admissions process, the approachability and responsiveness of much of the staff, and the overall sense of community. However, reviews also report concerns about inconsistencies in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, with some families citing communication issues, missed care appointments, or insufficient attention in higher-acuity settings. End-of-life care, mental health resources, and post-crisis support have also been raised as areas needing improvement. Families generally find personal care and independent living experiences at Paul’s Run more consistent, while experiences in skilled nursing and transitions between care levels can vary. The facility continues to invest in wellness programming and resident engagement as part of ongoing development.
Costs at this community start at $2,860 and range up to $9,825. The average price in the community is $6,342, which is more than the average price in the area of $6,340. The cost of continuing care retirement communities 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.
