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I would recommend you look into the community. It worked out well for us and our loved one. The ease, responsiveness of the staff and how they worked with the family stand out to me. There was a 30 day...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Mansion at Rosemont is Main Line retirement living at its best for people 62 and better, offering superb services, amenities and dining on a 10+ acre estate, formerly owned by the nephew of renowned American Impressionist painter, Mary Cassatt.Our community's position strengthened in 2019...
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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Staff are wonderful. Activities wonderful. Food is good but could be better. Kitchen service is slow. The carpeting needs to be replaced in common areas. Individual room are spacious, clean and very nice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of assisted living in Media, PA

The average cost of senior living in Media is $5,157 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chester Heights, PA with an average of $5,077 per month.

Assisted living costs in Media, PA, vs. nearby cities

Media, PA
$5,157/mo

Assisted living costs in Media, PA, vs. state and national averages

Media, PA
$5,157/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Media, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,157/mo
$6,005/mo

Assisted living costs in Media, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,575/mo
Studio
$5,225/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,781/mo

Senior living costs in Media vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Media, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMedia, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,157/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,005/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,440/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Media, PA:$5,157/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Media, PA:$6,005/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Media, PA:$4,440/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Media, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Media and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Media, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Media have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Media, PA$5,371/mo$5,172/mo+3.9%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Media, PA
2024 average cost:$5,371/mo
2023 average cost:$5,172/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Media, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Media.

What families are saying about assisted living in Media

Recent reviews for assisted living in Media

Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Media review score based on 255 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 255 reviews of 30 Media assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Media review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Media review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Media, PA30 facilities
8.7
Rose Valley, PA35 facilities
8.6
Swarthmore, PA39 facilities

Review subcategories for Media assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 255 reviews of 30 Media assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Media resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Media, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Media assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Media assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Media, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Media assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Media that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Media, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
63.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Media assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Media Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Media, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Media assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Media partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Media, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
53.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Media assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Media communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Media, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
76.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Media assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Media offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Media, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
76.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
43.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Media

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Media protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Sunrise of Granite Run, Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line a CCRC and Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Media, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 41 assisted living facilities near Media, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Media, Pennsylvania are Azalea at Cinnaminson, Traditions of Cross Keys and Morningside House of Towamencin. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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