Paul's Run
Nursing Home Facility
9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115
Paul's Run is a senior care community located in Philadelphia, PA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, in-home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Philadelphia area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (215) 934-3000.
With 170 beds, Paul's Run is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Philadelphia average about 75 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Philadelphia average about 2.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 29%.
The community is located in Philadelphia County, PA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Paul's Run. None of them caused harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Paul's Run offers assisted living, nursing home care, in-home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 170
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 29%
- Last health inspection August 2025
Resident & family reviews
My mother spend a few months here and we were happy with the level of care she received.
by Fred Morrison, Jul 2013