Cheltenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Cheltenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a large Philadelphia nursing home community with 255 beds. Under nonprofit corporate ownership, the facility is not part of a continuing care retirement community. Based on data from 2024 and 2025, U.S. News has rated Cheltenham “below average” for short-term rehabilitative care and “average” for long-term care.

One of the largest issues residents experience at Cheltenham is the overuse of antipsychotic drugs. Nearly half of all residents were administered antipsychotics at Cheltenham, compared to 20% in Pennsylvania and nationwide. High levels of antipsychotic administration at a nursing facility can indicate inappropriate use for behavioral control rather than medical treatment. Recent federal data reflects a 1/5 Health Inspection rating for the facility, and payments for five fines for these violations in the last three years, totaling approximately $336,545.00.