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First my Mom was in the hospital then she had to leave so I put her in Oakwood rehabilitation, knowing I chose Oakwood Residence for her place to live. It was the best decision I could have made. The rehab was nice, the workers were really nice. But when she had to move over to residence it was wonderful!! I really love it there for her. The staff is wonderful. The other residents are really nice. Although I couldn’t be happier with her there, I know she is well cared for. The most important thing is that my Mom is very happy there! She has made friends & is safe & secure. There is always something to do. They really try to keep them busy. Highly recommend it there!!... Read more
Oakwood Residence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a community serving residents and their families with our dependable assisted living services. We’re passionate about a golden quality of life and believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live one — so, we make it our duty to create services that support the daily life of every resident. We encourage each person in our care to thrive, with a warm community, amazing amenities, and a comfortable place to live.
Take a look at a review from a happy family member: “My sister-in-law became a happy, lively, and contented woman after moving into Oakwood. Thank you for being there.” — Resident Family Member
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a particularly ideal place for those seeking to experience a spirited city life, renowned for its unique and diverse culture giving everyone from all backgrounds entertainment and joy. Whether it’s discovering artifacts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, or picking up fresh flowers at Reading Terminal Market, there’s space for everyone in our dynamic city.
Oakwood Residence offers a warm campus, enabling residents autonomy with a helping hand across every moment of the day. We continually provide services daily, like our delicious health-centered meals, beauty and barber...
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A Place for Mom has scored Oakwood Residence with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Oakwood Residence has 21 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
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First my Mom was in the hospital then she had to leave so I put her in Oakwood rehabilitation, knowing I chose Oakwood Residence for her place to live. It was the best decision I could have made. The rehab was nice, the workers were really nice. But when she had to move over to residence it was wonderful!! I really love it there for her. The staff is wonderful. The other residents are really nice. Although I couldn’t be happier with her there, I know she is well cared for. The most important thing is that my Mom is very happy there! She has made friends & is safe & secure. There is always something to do. They really try to keep them busy. Highly recommend it there!!
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They are very friendly towards my Mother and she is comfortable with everyone and they have open communication on a daily basis. The rooms are a very nice size. We are happy with our choice.
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They have friendly staff. They did their best to engage residents in scheduled activities. Limited night and weekend activities.
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The community should have one day out of the month where the residents that are aware have their choice of food.. The place is absolutely a great place for seniors.
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It was a very nice place for my mom to stay.
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What our family likes the most about the Oakwood Residence community is the staff and the other residents. All of them are very friendly and always do a good job trying to get our loved one involved in different things. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend this community to others.
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November 14, 2023Thank you again for your 5-star rating and for being an amazing part of our community. Your support means everything to us, again, thank you for choosing Oakwood Residence.
Oakwood Residence community are actually a 10 and is taking good care of my mother. [name removed] is awesome. Based on the experience we have had so far with Oakwood Residence, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families who are looking for a place for their loved ones.
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November 14, 2023Thank you for this review, April! At Oakwood Residence we’re really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us.
Thoughtful and considerate care for most employees. Well planned activites.
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November 14, 2023Your 5-star review motivates us to keep pushing forward and sets the tone for excellence in all that we do for our Residents.
The facility is operated by Hasidic Jews and looks outdated from the inside that includes the lobbies and residents rooms. There is also a foul odor that comes from the old plumbing from the sinks and toilets. The ceiliong lights are too bright and the facility itself doesn't look appealing.The conservative Jewish Administrator puts his religion and principals before the needs of the residents and is hardly available when you need to speak to him since he takes off on Jewish and non-Jewish holidays and is prohibited from working on his Sabbath. The Directors and he are supposed to work Monday through Friday and be on call most of time in the event of emergencies however that doesn't happen because there is nobody from the administration that is available after 5 pm nor on weekends except for the nursing staff which I consider lax and nonchalant.
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Response from Oakwood Residence
May 3, 2023Oakwood Residence is fully staffed around the clock with on-call administrative coverage after hours, including weekends. We pride ourselves in being available to residents and families to meet their needs. Our community is being constantly updated. Please feel free to reach out to the Administration with your specific concerns.
The place had a funky odor.
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We didn't care for this community very much. Walking around you could not help but notice that everything was dated from the lobby to the resident's rooms nothing had been replaced in quite awhile. The only area that didn't give me a true nursing home feel was the dining area and that is setup like a restaurant. My aunt would have had to share a room and a bathroom in order for this community to fit within her budget and that was not going to work. However, the staff was friendly and helpful.
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I have placed my mother-in-law in Oakwood residence. she is 91 years old and her son just passed away and I thought she needed to be around people her own age. she has not changed at all in the three weeks she has been there. I was hoping she would get involved but she just sits in her room. maybe time will change all so I am waiting.
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Dad seems very happy and so am I. Thanks Oakwood for being there for us.
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Oakwood Residence is a nice place! The staff is very kind. Oakwood gives my loved one everything that he needs. I would highly recommend this facility!
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I did not like the parking arrangements. The environment did not appeal to me. The staff was very helpful, friendly, and interacted well with the residents.
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My father is currently residing in the only independent living studio apartment at Oakwood Residence and it has worked out quite well. The apartment is a perfect size and my Dad enjoys 3 meals/day + snacks, and has participated in several of the activities offered to the residents. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, and my Dad's transition has been practically seamless.
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I found Oakwood Residence to be a nice friendly clean place. The director, Sandra, was delightful to work with. Very personable. We went for a tour of all the amenities. Every staff member that we encountered seemed to be pleasant and happy in their work. We stayed for lunch and had a lovely meal served by a nice attentive server. Everyone was so friendly. We are looking forward to our mother moving in in the very near future.
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This was the first Residence we visited and we liked everything about it. We spoke to a few residents who have lived there for years and enjoyed living there. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and interacted with the residents. There were many activities and outside trips available. Mom needs minimal assistance with bathing/showering, walking and meds. She walks around with a walker, but for short distances at a time and never had the need to use a wheelchair nor knows how to use one. This was the only reason she would not be able to live there. Not only for safety reasons, she also needed to be able to get herself to the dining room for meals.
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It has been a very good experience with Oakwood Residence. Any time I have had any issues or questions about anything they have always been addressed quickly and efficiently. They are very friendly good people. My mom is very happy there, and that is what matters with me.
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Clean and friendly employees. Spoke with some of the residents and are happy there.
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