The Roxborough Home for Women
The Roxborough Home for Women was established in 1887 by the will of Samuel Gorgas to provide quality care and services for women of reduced financial means.
Roxborough Home for Women continues today as a non-profit community providing superior personal care services in a nurturing, caring, and homelike environment.
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Roxborough Home for Women
Roxborough Home for Women is a 501 (c) (3) charity that has been providing superior personal care services in a safe, caring, and homelike community to women of reduced financial resources for over 138 years.
A Little Wildlife Came to Visit the Roxborough Home for Women!![]()
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What a wonderful afternoon of curiosity, connection, laughter, and a little bit of magic at the Roxborough Home for Women! ![]()
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The ladies recently enjoyed a very special visit from a traveling zoo, bringing some delightful and unexpected guests right to our doorstep. Our visitors included a sweet rabbit, a gentle tortoise, a fascinating bearded lizard, an adorable hedgehog, and a lovable guinea pig—and the best part was that our ladies didn't just get to look at them… they got to pet, hold, and interact with them!![]()
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There were plenty of smiles, laughter, questions, and moments of genuine wonder as the ladies mingled with their new furry, scaly, and spiny friends. There is something truly special about the joy that comes from holding a small animal, feeling its warmth and gentle movements, and discovering its unique personality.![]()
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For a little while, our beautiful Home was filled with the kind of excitement and childlike wonder that reminds us that you are never too old for a new experience, a surprising encounter, or a little bit of fun!![]()
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We are so grateful to our traveling zoo visitors for sharing their wonderful creatures with us and creating such a memorable experience for the ladies. The animals brought smiles to many faces and gave everyone something special to talk about and remember.![]()
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And, judging by the enthusiasm of our residents, we certainly hope this isn't the last visit!![]()
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At the Roxborough Home for Women, we believe that creating a warm, caring, and homelike environment means creating opportunities for joy, meaningful experiences, connection, and discovery at every stage of life. This visit was a wonderful example of just that. ![]()
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Enjoy some pictures from our special day with our new animal friends!![]()
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Celebrating Our Personal & Direct Support Care Professionals!![]()
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This week, September 13–19, 2026, we proudly recognize Personal & Direct Support Care Professionals Week — and we could not let the week pass without celebrating the extraordinary people who provide care, comfort, compassion and support every day at the Roxborough Home for Women.![]()
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Our Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), Administrator, Kitchen, Housekeeping, Maintenance and all of our Personal Care Home staff are the heart of the daily experience at the Home. Their work goes far beyond the tasks listed in a job description. They create meaningful relationships, provide reassurance and companionship, protect the health and safety of our residents, and help make the Roxborough Home truly feel like home.![]()
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For more than 139 years, the Roxborough Home for Women has built a reputation in Roxborough, Philadelphia and the greater Philadelphia region for providing superior personal care in a nurturing, caring and homelike environment. That legacy does not happen by itself. It is carried forward every day by the dedicated people who care for our residents.![]()
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On behalf of the Board of Directors and Administration, we want our staff to know how much we appreciate you. Your commitment, patience, kindness and professionalism uphold our Mission and our Legacy of Care every single day.![]()
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Thank you for all that you do!![]()
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And today, we are showing our appreciation in a small but delicious way — with pastries, sticky buns, donuts and a special lunch for our wonderful staff!![]()
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Roxborough Home for Women — Caring for Women, Building on a Legacy of Care Since 1887.![]()
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As another beautiful weekend begins, we're taking a moment to celebrate the many hands and generous hearts that help keep the Roxborough Home for Women a welcoming place for the women who call it home.![]()
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This week brought some wonderful progress around our campus at 601 Leverington Avenue! Our longtime entrance sign has received a much-needed makeover. Once weathered by age and the elements, it has now been cleaned, restored, and beautifully repainted with fresh colors that proudly reflect the Home's enduring presence in the Roxborough community. We think it looks wonderful, and we hope our neighbors do too! Thank you to Myles Pettengill for such a wonderful job!![]()
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We're also excited to share the generous donation of beautiful teak park benches and a matching table. These quality pieces have weathered the years remarkably well and will soon be power washed, refinished, and thoughtfully placed throughout our grounds, creating peaceful places where our residents can relax, visit with family and friends, and enjoy the beauty of our historic property. Our sincere thanks go to Board Member Meghan McGeoy and our friends at Lima Estates for this thoughtful gift and their continued support of our mission.![]()
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Construction also continues to move forward on our historic front porch. The railings have been installed and will soon be restored and painted, along with the porch itself. Remaining work includes gutter and roofing repairs and installation of the new front stairs as we continue working alongside our outstanding partners at Neighborhood Contracting. Every step brings us closer to preserving this remarkable 138-year-old Home for generations to come.![]()
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Maintaining a historic home like ours is truly a community effort. Every improvement, every volunteer, every donor, every contractor, every board member, and every friend plays a part in preserving not just a beautiful building, but a place where senior women are cared for with dignity, compassion, and respect.![]()
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From all of us at the Roxborough Home for Women, thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us continue this important work. We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled weekend!![]()
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