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Provides: Assisted 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.
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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Whitemarsh House, a personal care residence, belongs to a quiet neighborhood in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. We specialize in caring for individuals with brain injury and other mental needs. High ceilings and large windows accompany the three-story residence and an open, wooded park is visible from...
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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.
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My Mother found a whole new family at Brandywine almost three years ago. And this is because the people that choose to work there treat 1) the job like a vocation, and, 2) the residents like their own...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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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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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My parents have been there for a year. The staff is wonderful and very caring. They consistently go above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy and well cared for. I walk in and I am reminded of a...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Haddonfield Home Assisted Living offers residents individualized assistance with the activities of daily living, as well as three restaurant-style meals daily, a full complement of wellness programs, weekly housekeeping and linen service, on-site activities and social events, and more. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Philadelphia County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Philadelphia County is $5,228 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ambler, PA with an average of $5,182 per month.

Assisted living costs in Philadelphia County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Philadelphia County, PA
$5,228/mo
$5,270/mo

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

Philadelphia County, PA
$5,228/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Philadelphia County, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,228/mo
$6,038/mo

Assisted living costs in Philadelphia County, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,563/mo
Studio
$5,304/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,441/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,151/mo

Senior living costs in Philadelphia County 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: Philadelphia County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePhiladelphia County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,228/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,038/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,444/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Philadelphia County, PA:$5,228/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Philadelphia County, PA:$6,038/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Philadelphia County, PA:$4,444/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Philadelphia County, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Philadelphia County 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.

Philadelphia County, PAPA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Philadelphia County, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Philadelphia County 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Philadelphia County, PA$5,853/mo$5,366/mo+9.1%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Philadelphia County, PA
2024 average cost:$5,853/mo
2023 average cost:$5,366/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
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 Philadelphia County, 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 Philadelphia County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Philadelphia County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Philadelphia County

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 !

Brandywine at Voorhees

5.0
Brandywine Voorhees is like a hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are always going above and beyond, the building is kept clean, and even more importantly the residents are HAPPY. My mom has lived here for a year and our family could not be happier with her care, the nurses and aides treat her ...
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Premier Cadbury in Cherry Hill, NJ

5.0
Wonderful place to live this is a really great community with a very friendly and competent staff and the people that live here are all so nice. We have everything we need here we have in staff doctors and nurses and we get three meals a day and we have housekeeping and people to maintain our ...
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Philadelphia County review score based on 305 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 305 reviews of 66 Philadelphia County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Philadelphia County 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

Philadelphia County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Philadelphia County, PA66 facilities
7.7
Philadelphia, PA80 facilities
8.0
Rockledge, PA82 facilities

Review subcategories for Philadelphia County 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 305 reviews of 66 Philadelphia County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Philadelphia County 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.
Philadelphia County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Philadelphia County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Philadelphia County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Philadelphia County, 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 Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Philadelphia County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47%
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
60.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Philadelphia County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Philadelphia County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Philadelphia County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Philadelphia County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Philadelphia County

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 Philadelphia County protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lafayette, Atria Center City and The Terrace at Chestnut Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 80 assisted living facilities near Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania are Azalea at Cinnaminson, Traditions of Cross Keys and The Pathways at Warrington. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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