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Sterling House

432 East Tulpehocken Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144 · Philadelphia County · (215) 485-1985

Personal care home (PCH) · licensed for 10 residents · Licensed

Personal care home: not an assisted living residence
10licensed capacity

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services data as of October 9, 2026 · data.pa.gov record 624877 · See the state record

The record in brief

Sterling House is on the Department of Human Services list of licensed personal care homes, licensed for 10 residents. A personal care home is not an assisted living residence: Pennsylvania licenses the two under different rules (55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 for personal care homes, Chapter 2800 for assisted living residences).

The state's inspection reports for personal care homes are in the DHS Human Services Provider Directory; we have not loaded them for this home, so none are shown here.

Pennsylvania personal care homes (PCHs) provide shelter, meals, supervision and help with personal care, typically for older people or people with physical, behavioral health or cognitive disabilities who cannot live safely at home but do not need 24-hour nursing care.pa.gov

Pennsylvania assisted living residences (ALRs) offer all the care a personal care home offers, but may serve people with higher care needs who still do not need 24-hour nursing care.pa.gov

Memory care

The state's list of personal care homes does not say which homes have a secured dementia care unit; ask the home. Memory care, state by state.

Costs

Pennsylvania does not publish what personal care homes charge, and Sterling House has no rate on file with us. Ask the home for its full rate sheet, including care level fees and any one-time community fee, before you sign.

Personal care homes and assisted living residences are typically not covered by Medicaid in Pennsylvania, and each facility sets its own rates.pa.gov

Other assisted living and personal care homes nearby

Nursing homes nearby

For care beyond what a personal care home provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.

If you have a concern

NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.

Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975

Common questions

Is Sterling House licensed?
It is on the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services list of licensed personal care homes (data.pa.gov, as of October 9, 2026), licensed for 10 residents. A personal care home is licensed under different rules from an assisted living residence.
How many residents can Sterling House care for?
Its licence is for 10 residents.

Sources

  • Name, address, capacity and phone: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Licensed Personal Care Homes on data.pa.gov, downloaded October 9, 2026. Inspection reports for personal care homes: DHS Human Services Provider Directory.
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