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4.0
Charm and Beauty * More Respect&Courtesy Please
Simpson House is beautiful. Olde Main offers a unique charm. Cornerstone boasts a more modern appearance and is more expensive. All in all courtesy and respect could be improved at Simpson.
Perhaps some employees see little chance for advancement and feel stuck in their jobs. Concerns expreseed need to be taken seriously ,handled promptly. The excellent employees who go above and beyond need raises/ bonuses based on merit. At the least, they need commendations. The green box program needs to be revisited. It is a barrier and may not be sanitary. New sit down service for dinner is very good. Contributions by friends and family also need to be fairly acknowleged. A little appreciation goes a long way.
Sometimes the opposite happens. No excuse for that. Landscaping is close to immaculate. There are many trees and lots of greenery. In order to truly flourish Simpson needs to build on its many strengths and be willing to be honest about areas that need improvement.
About the facility Simpson House, a CCRC
Simpson House is conveniently located at the corner of Belmont and Monument Avenues and overlooks beautiful Fairmont Park. Simpson House was founded in 1865 to attend to the needs of older persons in the community after the Civil War. This unbroken chain of caring exists today as we provide a unique and reputable tradition of commitment, care and affordability. Simpson House is a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community). We offer Independent Living and Personal Care residences, while also providing Skilled Nursing options, including on-site rehabilitation, in our Flanagan building.
Walk through the front door and you will immediately sense the friendliness and welcoming spirit that makes Simpson House a very special place. A close-knit community of independent seniors, we take great pride in the fact that each new resident immediately feels a part of the Simpson House 'family.'
Simpson House is America's oldest retirement community historically related to the United Methodist Church. Among Philadelphia, PA's retirement communities, our name is trusted for comfort and care.
Walk through the front door and you will immediately sense the friendliness and welcoming spirit that makes Simpson House a very special place. A close-knit community of independent seniors, we take great pride in the fact that each new resident immediately feels a part of the Simpson House 'family.'
Simpson House is America's oldest retirement community historically related to the United Methodist Church. Among Philadelphia, PA's retirement communities, our name is trusted for comfort and care.
Senior living options offered
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Independent Living
Pricing for Simpson House, a CCRC
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Care types offered
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Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Amenities at Simpson House, a CCRC
Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Incontinence Care
- Medication Management
- Memory Care
- High Acuity Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant Style Dining
- No Sugar
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Low / No Sodium
- Professional Chef
- Meals Provided
- Special Dining Programs
- Guest Meals
Room Amenities
- Ground Floor Units
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Bath Tubs
- Garden View
- Handicap Accessible
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioned
- Full kitchen
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Community Amenities
On-site dining options
- Private Dining Room
- Bar or Pub
- Café or Bistro
Transportation & parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Transportation at Cost
Pets
- Dogs Allowed
- Cats Allowed
Common areas
- Computer or Media Center
- Barber Shop
- Library
- Outside Patio
- Indoor Common Areas
- Meeting Room
- Main Street Shops
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Outdoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Indoor Atrium
- Private Bath
- Central Fireplace
- Beauty Salon
Recreational areas
- Billiards Lounge
- Raised Garden Beds
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Ballroom
- Piano or Organ
Services
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Beautician
Languages spoken
- English
Activities
- Book Club
- Dances
- Qi Gong
- Intergenerational Programs
- Reminiscence Programs
- Resident Band or Musicians
- Live Well Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Happy Hour
- Water Aerobics
- Wine Tasting
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Live Musical Performances
- Men's Club
- Forever Fit
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Protestant Services
- Birthday Parties
- Tai Chi
- Jewish Services
- Choir / Singing Club
- Walking Club
- Karaoke
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Trivia Games
- Community Service Programs
- Cooking Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Community Service Organizations
- Art Classes
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Current Events Club
- Stretching Classes
- Pet-focused Programs
- Day Trips and Outings
- Holiday Parties
- Catholic Services
- Bible Study Group
- Bridge Club
- Wii Bowling
- Gardening Club
- Christian Services
- Activities On-site
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Activities Off-site
- Sensory-based Programs
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A Place for Mom has scored Simpson House, a CCRC with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Simpson House, a CCRC has 22 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.0
Cleanliness
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.7
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.2
Value for Cost
4.0
A Place for Mom has scored Simpson House, a CCRC with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Simpson House, a CCRC has 22 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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Sunnie - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 31, 2024
Charm and Beauty * More Respect&Courtesy Please
Simpson House is beautiful. Olde Main offers a unique charm. Cornerstone boasts a more modern appearance and is more expensive. All in all courtesy and respect could be improved at Simpson.
Perhaps some employees see little chance for advancement and feel stuck in their jobs. Concerns expreseed need to be taken seriously ,handled promptly. The excellent employees who go above and beyond need raises/ bonuses based on merit. At the least, they need commendations. The green box program needs to be revisited. It is a barrier and may not be sanitary. New sit down service for dinner is very good. Contributions by friends and family also need to be fairly acknowleged. A little appreciation goes a long way.
Sometimes the opposite happens. No excuse for that. Landscaping is close to immaculate. There are many trees and lots of greenery. In order to truly flourish Simpson needs to build on its many strengths and be willing to be honest about areas that need improvement.
Jane - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 1, 2024
Recommended
Because the size of Simpson House is relatively small, it is easy for both residents and staff to know each other. Both my husband and I had occasion to be in rehab here. We moved into independent living last March and each of us was in rehab this summer. The staff still follows my return to the community. They help wherever needed. Some have been here for 40 years! It is great having both medical staff and physical therapists on site. For most of us, we take planning activities and sharing experiences as an opportunity to help make Simpson House our own. It is also wonderful that our front yard is Fairmount Park.
Jane - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 4, 2023
My forever home
My husband and I are residents at Simpson House. The facility is spotless. The services offered with the residents, such as linen service and housekeeping, are excellent. The fact that this is a non-profit facility and on the smaller side of such facilities are both selling points. I would highly recommend the Simpson House to others.
Judy B - Resident/client
Independent Living
October 29, 2021
Happy to be here
We love this community. This is an older community but it is kept up nice. They have activities like fitness work outs, chapel service, bible study and spiritual growth. They also have a couple movies offered a week, a Thursday social , arts and crafts, as well as van shopping trips. You can also join communities as much as you want to and be a part of different pieces of the community.
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 22, 2021
My review of SImpson House
We chose Simpson House because it is the one my mothers liked. It was closest to where she had been living and she wanted to stay in the main general area. The apartment sizes here are not bad, she has a small apartment with a separate bedroom and she likes that. The staff is very friendly, but they are not always very responsive. We could not physically help her move in and it took 8 months for them to get her internet working despite us calling them. When she first moved in she had to quarantine for 2 weeks and they sometimes forgot to bring her her meals. But overall I would recommend to others looking, my mom is happy here.
Elisabeth C - Resident/client
Assisted Living
March 16, 2021
A Happy resident
My experience at Simpson House has exceeded my expectations. After four months of residency, I can really say nothing negative. It is extremely welcoming, and has a huge variety of activities from which one can choose. It is very clean, food choices are varied, plentiful, well prepared, and ingredients are fresh.
Amenities include a chapel, movie theater, hair salon, exercise equipment, social rooms, large library, and many more. Health services are on site and a van takes you free of charge to local grocery stores. I heartily advise people looking for senior living to check out Simpson House.
JOAN B - Resident/client
Assisted Living
March 15, 2021
Glad we chose Cornerstone at Simpson House
We moved from Center City Phila. 3 years ago and we made a good choice: spacious 2 bedroom 2 baths apartment, large living room, and balcony overlooking Fairmont Park. Important to me is the easy access to Center City via public tranportation or company Van.
Neigbors have shared similar expriences (selling homes, moving, having new "neighbors," adjusting to communal living and dining). as well as March lockdown re Covid 19 have brought us all closer together.
Staff and Management take excellent care of us, especially re Covid: facilities sanitized often; group activities & visitors cancelled; vaccinations (both shots)
provided here!
Available health care onsite and maybe our lessening ability to care for ourselves will make this move to Simpson House (Cornerstone bldg.) the absolutely right one for the [name removed].
Elisabeth - Resident/client
Assisted Living
March 12, 2021
A very happy camper
After four months of residency I can only state that my experience here at Simpson House has exceeded my greatest expectations. The atmosphere among fellow residents and staff is excellent, warm and welcoming. There is really no need to leave the facility for there is everything from hair care ,to gym facilities, a small theater, numerous common areas a very large magnificent library, and more than I can mention. There is also a free van service taking us out to various shopping areas on a weekly basis and also available For a reasonable fee,for trips to the airport or Center city etc. The food is varied and of good Quality using mostly fresh ingredients. I heartily recommend people looking for independent living going forward into skilled care or rehab to check out Simpson House.
George - Resident/client
Memory Care
September 22, 2020
Historic and Caring Home
I needed a safe place for my loved one. They are very caring and conscience of the residents on the memory care floor.
There are plenty of activities. The community has a gym, dining room, and the community is near a park.
The community provides great activities for memory care residents.
A. Henry Tawyea - Toured community
Memory Care
September 18, 2020
A sad Ending
In September2019 we contracted for an apt at Simpson House. We were told verbally and in writing that our deposit and improvement costs would be refunded in full if we decided to cancel. We had planned to sell our home first but they assured us that every penny would be refunded. When the COVID-19 appeared they extended our move in date 90 days hoping that the pandemic would be over. It wasn’t and in June 2020 we canceled the contract. We had invested $5152.60 in improvements which they refused to refund us. The sales staff and Director were extremely accommodating while we were in contract. They were gracious and responsive to our questions and concerns. As soon as the cancellation was signed they did not respond to any texts or phone messages asking for our refund. Now we have no choice but to litigate in order to receive our rightful due that they acknowledged verbally and in writing. It is very sad. We were thrilled to make Simpson House our new home. But we now know truly how poorly Simpson House’s Representitives respect senior needs. Please be wary of the sales staff’s presentation and be sure everything they say is committed to paper as we did.
Linda Nelson - Toured community
Memory Care
February 12, 2019
The best rehab in the city of Philadelphia
I give Simpson House Rehab a five-star on all categories all the service that they provide the atmosphere that will make you want to go to rehab and feel comfortable staying as long as you need away from your family I think all of the staff from the nursing housekeeping and dietary social worker for all the help and pleasant this why I stayed there
Friend of Simpson
Memory Care
October 17, 2017
Almost Sensational at Simpson
Simpson House historic and beautiful .Park setting is charming. Safety and privacy need improvement.
Clean and quiet. Many wonderful people live and work there.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
October 17, 2017
Almost Awesome
Pretty landscaping. Park style setting and grand architecture make a stunning first impression. Under the beauty there are serious issues with safety and security both in house and throughout the outside property. Lights, cameras and 21st century security systems and procedures throughout would be helpful. Major emphasis is placed on a new building that is in process of being constructed.
Lots of very nice residents. Lots of positives , room for improvement as well.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 13, 2016
Super Super Staff!
Everything has been going so well. They are very fantastic and everyone knows everyone by name. They have really bent over backwards for us. They have been so accommodating and helping get my mother in law transitioned. We are very, very pleased with everything here. We love the community porch that they have for the residents to enjoy.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
August 25, 2016
We Enjoyed The Tour
We got a great experience here. It is a very, very nice place and it is clean. I noticed the residents are in their late 80's to 90's. This was for a mature crowd but my dad is more independent. Overall, it was great and I actually would consider them but this is not the right fit for my dad's care.
Rich Margulies - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 19, 2016
Not good very moderate to severe dementias, especially any level of perceived aggressive behaviors.
They were not equipped in staff (training/numbers) to handle any irregular or episodic aggressive behaviors associated with Alzheimer's Dementia, even in the memory care wing. They were too quick to take my mom out personal care and migrate her into skilled care after 1 1/2 days of her move in, which, I thought was way too soon. If I would have known that there threshold to these sporadic behaviors was this thin, I would have never put my mom here in the first place. The activities were good, well run and regular and the overall nursing staff was friendly, but they clearly are only tolerant of very narrow niched behaviors associated with any of the dementias.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 6, 2015
Wonderful place!
Simpson House is a wonderful place, I'd give them 5s across the board! The staff is wonderful, the facility is beautiful and clean, and they take great care of the residents. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
June 29, 2015
Very nice place
I have had experience in the past with this community, and I think they do a very good job overall. It was a nice looking. well kept facility, and they did an excellent job looking after my loved one. Definitely somewhere I would recommend being worth a look for families searching for care in the area.
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
April 10, 2014
The exterior building is un...
The exterior building is unique but undergoing construction. The staff pleasant but the 'hospital smell' was not appealing. The entry cost is unacceptable and monthly cost beyond our budget. Location is to far.
G. A. - Toured community
Memory Care
January 2, 2014
History and Charm and Care
I loved the old stone exterior. It looks like a castle. Living apartments are upgraded with new kitchens. They provide the level of progressive care I will need going forward. The library is beautiful!
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