Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cathedral Village
600 E Cathedral Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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About this community
Cathedral Village is a Life Plan Community for people 55 and older in the Roxborough area of Northwest Philadelphia, surrounded by woodlands. Levels of living include independent apartments, personal care, at-home services, memory care, transitional care, skilled nursing and end of life and comfort care.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for Cathedral Village. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Independent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with Cathedral Village.
Care & support
An on-site skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, Bishop White Lodge, provides 24-hour care for Cathedral Village residents, including long- and short-term nursing, rehabilitation therapy, respite and hospice services.
The nursing team frequently treats post-acute needs including cardiac rehabilitation, joint replacement and fractures, stroke and neurologic events, post-surgical recovery, IV therapy and dysphagia.
Skilled nursing includes care for people with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of memory impairment, and discharge planning support for respite or short-stay rehabilitation.
End of life and comfort care offers emotional and spiritual support for residents with terminal illness and their families, with ongoing staff training in pain management.
Rooms & living spaces
Independent living apartments include studios, one- and two-bedroom homes, and country and Rittenhouse apartments ranging from about 340 to 1,700 square feet.
Many apartments have patios or balconies overlooking wooded surroundings.
Apartment features include individually controlled heat and air conditioning, a refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishwasher or washer and dryer in most models. The community is pet friendly and smoke free.
Dining & meals
Dining includes The Fireside Café with cafeteria-style service and The Village Pub with restaurant-style dining.
Menus range from traditional entrées to heart-healthy selections, with daily specials, made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts.
Activities & connection
Residents run clubs and activities including arts and crafts, bridge, Mah Jongg and Scrabble clubs, bird watching, gardening, a readers club, a resident chorus and the Village College program.
The community has more than 50 resident committees.
Shared spaces & amenities
On-site amenities include an aquatic and fitness center, clay and fine arts studios, a woodworking studio, a greenhouse, a village store, a beauty and barber salon and guest accommodations.
A full-time fitness director develops individualized fitness programs, and the pool hosts swimming and aqua-aerobics classes.
A social room with a ping pong table, pool table and board games, and a library are available to residents.
Location & getting around
Cathedral Village is at 600 E Cathedral Rd in the Roxborough community of Northwest Philadelphia, with access to cultural events and area universities.
Nearby attractions listed include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation, the Philadelphia Zoo, Independence Hall and Valley Forge National Park.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact Cathedral Village. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
