Nursing Homes in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

We found 93 nursing homes near Delaware County, PA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Delaware County skilled nursing facilities listed below.

93 Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Nursing Homes
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    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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    Maris Grove
    Glen Mills, PA 19342
    "Delaware County Personal Care at Renaissance Gardens provides extra support for day-to-day livi..." more

  2. Little Flower Manor
    Darby, PA 19023

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    Bala Nursing and Retirement Ce
    Philadelphia, PA 19131

    Tucker House
    Philadelphia, PA 19123

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    Penn Center for Rehabilitation
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Saint Ignatius Nursing Home
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Philadelphia Protestant Home
    Philadelphia, PA 19111


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    Philadelphia Nursing Home
    Philadelphia, PA 19130

    Care Pavilion of Walnut Park
    Philadelphia, PA 19139


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    Pennypack Center
    Philadelphia, PA 19111

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    Naamans Creek Country Manor
    Boothwyn, PA 19061

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    Golden Livingcenter - Rosemont
    Rosemont, PA 19010


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    Delaware Valley Veteran's Home
    Philadelphia, PA 19136

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    Pennypack Center
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    "Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and resid" more

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    Liberty Court
    Philadelphia, PA 19146
    "Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and resid" more

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    The Belvedere Center
    Chester, PA 19013
    "Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and resid" more

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    Wayne Center
    Wayne, PA 19087
    "Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and resid" more


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    Willow Terrace
    Philadelphia, PA 19144

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    Angela Jane Pavilion
    Philadelphia, PA 19152

    Inglis House
    Philadelphia, PA 19131

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 7 CostScore: 3.1 LivabilityScore: 5
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CaringScore for Delaware County, PA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Delaware 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 nursing homes in Delaware.

A 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 5.2, Delaware is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

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HealthScore for Delaware County, PA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Delaware, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Delaware 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 7, Delaware rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking nursing homes. At 341.4 physicians per capita, Delaware scores 54.8 percent better than the national average. Delaware scores 53.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2, and scores 78.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 34.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Delaware is 77.5 years -- 0.5 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Delaware -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 75.9 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Delaware's environmental health -- trails the national average by 90.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita Delaware County, PA Nat'l Avg
Physicians 341.4 220.5
Geriatricians 2 1.3
Cardiologists 16.6 7.7
Oncologists 6.7 3.5
Orthopedists 9.6 7
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CostScore for Delaware County, PA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Delaware, 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 nursing homes. The CostScore for Delaware is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.1, the costs associated with nursing homes in Delaware are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Delaware is $8,338 , which is 42.0 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Delaware indexes at 20.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 23.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living Delaware County, PA
Aggregate Index 120
Healthcare Index 104
Housing Index 123
Food Index 125
Utilities Index 133
Transportation Index 108
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LivabilityScore for Delaware County, PA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Delaware. 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 nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Delaware is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5, Delaware is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 204 days each year in Delaware, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 25°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Delaware than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Delaware is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $63,300 per year, the population of Delaware earns a better than average median household income. Delaware has an unemployment rate of 7.80 percent, roughly 14.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 14.50 percent of the population in Delaware is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 10.2 percent.

Amenities Per Capita Delaware Nat'l Avg
Parks 0.9 136.1
Libraries 5.1 18.8
Places of Worship 60.1 220.5
Public Transit 330.8 110.4
Grocery Stores 76 97.7
Pharmacies 17.3 13.8

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