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Oakwood Residence

2109 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115

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9.1
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Anonymous

Child of resident/client

4.0 out of 5 stars

Oakwood Residence review

We are very happy with Oakwood Residence. My mom is very happy there. I would give a 5 but I'm not happy with the fact that every time I call to check on my mom or want her to call me, I get the rehab side & the put me through & there's never an answer. Overall I'm happy with this place. Staff is really nice & my mom is happy. Of course she doesn't like the food, but I'm sure it's hard to please & cook for everyone. I only wish there was a direct line to the residents side. I would like to be able to call my mom & check on her.

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Oakwood Residence

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.

Community Amenities and Services

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...

Senior living options offered

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for Oakwood Residence

9.1 out of 10
Review Score26 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.9
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.2
Meals & Dining
4.2
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
3.9

A Place for Mom has scored Oakwood Residence with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Oakwood Residence has 26 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 23, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
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Oakwood Residence review

We are very happy with Oakwood Residence. My mom is very happy there. I would give a 5 but I'm not happy with the fact that every time I call to check on my mom or want her to call me, I get the rehab side & the put me through & there's never an answer. Overall I'm happy with this place. Staff is really nice & my mom is happy. Of course she doesn't like the food, but I'm sure it's hard to please & cook for everyone. I only wish there was a direct line to the residents side. I would like to be able to call my mom & check on her.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 21, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I recommend the facility.

Clinical communication needs improvement. As well as the billing department. We had issues with the nurses giving us crucial updates in regards to our mother

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 13, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Pros and cons

The Staff is great The head nurse not so much very controversial when you ask or need help The administrator was not much help on filing for Veterans Disability Compensation I was sent towards Aide and Assist and it took 9 mos to file which should have been done in 2024 and the administrator refused to help after multiple emails were lost he refused to resubmit them I had to finish it myself. I'm still waiting for a decision been a year now. My choice was it was close to where I live and transportation close

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 1, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Overall a nice community

My mom had a private room which was better for her. One of the caregivers was very nice and friendly. She was very attentive to my mom's needs. I like that they have a dining hall where everyone goes to eat and hang out. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

March 20, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Oakwood Review

Oakwood Residence is an established facility with an outstanding staff that is caring and helpful. The residents go out of their way to make a new resident feel comfortable and part of a family.

Pat S

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 5, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Very happy that I chose Oakwood Residence First

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!!

April D

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 12, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Happy with our choice

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.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 29, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Oakwood Residence

They have friendly staff. They did their best to engage residents in scheduled activities. Limited night and weekend activities.

Renee

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 23, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Oakwood Residence

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.

Annette

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 3, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Oakwood Residence

It was a very nice place for my mom to stay.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 10, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Friendly and caring staff

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.

April

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 26, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Oakwood Residence review

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.

Dave

Assisted Living

Industry reviewer

September 22, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Thoughtful and considerate care for most employees. Well planned activites.

Anonymous Person

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 22, 2022

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Not that Kind of Place

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.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

February 12, 2020

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0

The place had a funky odor.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

August 15, 2017

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Community Looked and felt outdated

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.

Peggy Roberts

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 23, 2017

3.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
3.5
Activities
3.5

first impressions

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.

Steven zall

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 7, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Dad seems very happy and so am I. Thanks Oakwood for being there for us.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 27, 2017

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

I would highly recommend Oakwood!

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!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

December 31, 2016

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

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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