Assisted Living Facilities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia is known as the City of Brotherly (and sisterly) Love, so it shouldn't be surprising that the greater Philadelphia area, including western New Jersey, has well over 100 assisted living facilities that provide a safe and secure environment and help residents with the activities of daily life. These facilities range in size, cost, and location, from the large Watermark at Logan Square, offering different levels of care right in the center of the city, to the much smaller Rose Tree Place, situated in the quiet woodlands of Media, Pennsylvania, some 30 minutes outside the city.

122 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Assisted Living Facilities
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    4.5
    The Watermark At Logan Square
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    "The staff is always helpful when I enter the facility. My boyfriend's grandparents are both resid..." more

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    0.0
    Sterling House of Deptford I & II
    Deptford, NJ 08096
    "Sterling House of Deptford I & II provides our residents with lifestyles, housing, care and ser..." more

     11372
    3.3
    Emeritus at Echelon Lake
    Voorhees, NJ 08043
    "This facility is afforable and the staff is helpful. My Mom lives there since last year and seems..." more

     43519
    2.0
    Emeritus at Marlton Crossing
    Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
    "My mother lived here happy & problem free for 4 years before Emeritus took over. In the year ..." more

     39845
    3.2
    Rose Tree Place
    Media, PA 19063
    "Rose tree place is an amazing assistant living facility. It is very beautiful and clean. Those tw..." more

     15155
    0.0
    Brendenwood
    Voorhees, NJ 08043
    "Brendenwood provides a full range of choices for today’s seniors. Choosing a senior living co..." more

     40889
    2.5
    Emeritus at Voorhees
    Voorhees, NJ 08043
    "The staff was extremely friendly and were always attentive to their residents needs. The place it..." more

     43458
    4.0
    Luther Park Personal Care
    Hatboro, PA 19040
    "I am happy with this facitility. My grandparents seem very pleased with the place. It is clean an..." more

     39841
    4.0
    Blue Bell Place
    Blue Bell, PA 19422
    "This facility is very upscale and nicely presented! There is much to be offered to the residents ..." more

     55210
    3.5
    Cardinal Village Assisted Living Comm...
    Sewell, NJ 08080
    "My mother lived here several years ago, for a few years...it was very expensive then, even more n" more

     47034
    4.0
    Ann's Choice
    Warminster, PA 18974
    "Ann's Choice is a very pretty place located in Warminster, Pennsylvania. The reason I visited th..." more

     15552
    2.5
    Clare Bridge of Montgomery
    North Wales, PA 19454
    "I absolutely positively love it there. It's the only place, and I've researched every place, wher..." more

  3. 0.0
    Gaudenzia Joy of Living
    Philadelphia, PA 19123

    0.0
    Calcutta House
    Philadelphia, PA 19130

    0.0
    Women of Hope
    Philadelphia, PA 19106

    Women of Hope
    Philadelphia, PA 19147

    0.0
    Morris Pace Personal Care Home
    Philadelphia, PA 19130

    0.0
    Calcutta House
    Philadelphia, PA 19121

    0.0
    La Casa
    Philadelphia, PA 19147

    0.0
    Heritage at Liberty Court
    Philadelphia, PA 19146

    0.0
    Gaudenzia New Beginnings
    Philadelphia, PA 19123

    Atria Center City
    Philadelphia, PA 19103
    "Atria Center City offers the best of both worlds: downtown city living with the " more

    0.0
    Delbryn Assisted Living
    Philadelphia, PA 19146


    0.0
    Cambridge Retirement Community
    Philadelphia, PA 19145

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 5.5 CostScore: 2.8 LivabilityScore: 3
3.9
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CaringScore for Philadelphia, PA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Philadelphia was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Philadelphia.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 3.9, Philadelphia rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Philadelphia. Choose a category score to learn more.

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HealthScore for Philadelphia, PA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Philadelphia, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Philadelphia is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.5, Philadelphia is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 260.5 physicians per capita, Philadelphia scores 18.1 percent better than the national average. Philadelphia scores 130.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3, and scores 44.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Philadelphia is 73.7 years -- 5.4 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Philadelphia -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 92.8 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Philadelphia's environmental health -- trails the national average by 98.2 percent.

Doctors Per Capita Philadelphia, PA Nat'l Avg
Physicians 260.5 220.5
Geriatricians 3 1.3
Cardiologists 11.9 7.7
Oncologists 7.3 3.5
Orthopedists 6 7
2.8
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CostScore for Philadelphia, PA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Philadelphia, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Philadelphia is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.8, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Philadelphia are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Philadelphia is $4,678 , which is 43.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Philadelphia indexes at 6.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 32.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living Philadelphia, PA
Aggregate Index 106
Healthcare Index 108
Housing Index 68
Food Index 128
Utilities Index 132
Transportation Index 108
3
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LivabilityScore for Philadelphia, PA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Philadelphia. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Philadelphia is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3, Philadelphia rates below average for assisted living facilities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 207 days each year in Philadelphia, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Philadelphia than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Philadelphia is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $37,433 per year, the population of Philadelphia earns a lower than average median household income. Philadelphia has an unemployment rate of 9.90 percent, roughly 8.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.08 percent of the population in Philadelphia is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Amenities Per Capita Philadelphia Nat'l Avg
Parks 0.8 136.1
Libraries 3.8 18.8
Places of Worship 57.7 220.5
Public Transit 330.8 110.4
Grocery Stores 111.1 97.7
Pharmacies 15.5 13.8

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