Holy Family Home

Holy Family Home, located at 5300 Chester Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia, is a deeply mission-driven skilled nursing community operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor — a Catholic religious congregation with nearly two centuries of service to elderly individuals in need around the world. At Holy Family Home, that global mission finds local expression in a warm, spiritually grounded residential environment where the dignity of each resident is treated as sacred. The Little Sisters of the Poor's approach to elder care is distinctive: founded on the principle that every older person deserves to be treated with profound respect and joyful service, Holy Family Home offers not just clinical nursing care but a genuine home — one where chaplaincy, community, and human connection are woven into daily life. For families seeking faith-centered, compassionate long-term care, few communities in Philadelphia offer this depth of mission. Holy Family Home's Chester Avenue address places it in the Kingsessing and Cobbs Creek section of Southwest Philadelphia. Cobbs Creek Park, one of Philadelphia's largest and most beautiful green spaces, is nearby — offering families a peaceful natural retreat for outdoor visits. Clark Park in West Philadelphia, beloved for its farmers market and community events, is also accessible. Baltimore Avenue's eclectic corridor, home to independent restaurants, coffee shops, and community businesses, adds neighborhood vitality within easy reach. Saint Joseph's University (which absorbed the University of the Sciences) and the broader University City corridor — including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center — are accessible via Baltimore and Chester Avenues. SEPTA bus routes on Chester Avenue and Baltimore Avenue connect Holy Family Home to Center City and surrounding neighborhoods, making family visits manageable for those traveling from across the region. For families who prioritize spiritual care, community, and a long-standing institutional commitment to serving the elderly poor, Holy Family Home represents one of Philadelphia's most unique and meaningful skilled nursing options — a true home in every sense of the word.