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10 Best Nursing Homes in Philadelphia for 2024

The city of Philadelphia is known for its revolutionary history and is home to the Liberty Bell. It has a population of 1,584,064, and about 13.4% of residents are aged 65 and over. Seniors living in Philadelphia have access to excellent medical care at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is a university teaching hospital that is nationally ranked in 12 different specialties or procedures by USN and is ranked as the 15th best hospital in the United States.

Nursing home care provides a high level of medical care and assistance for seniors who are extremely frail or suffer from chronic illnesses. This type of care requires registered nurses to provide care to seniors which can make nursing home care very expensive. Seniors who don’t require this level of care may want to look at alternative options such as home health care or assisted living in Philadelphia. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Philadelphia is $11,285 for a semiprivate room, which is significantly more than the national average.

This guide looks at the costs of nursing home care and alternative options in Philadelphia and nearby cities.

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Nursing Home Costs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Philadelphia is $11,285 for a semiprivate room and $12,498 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Seniors may be interested in the cost of nursing home care in nearby cities. Using the monthly average of a semiprivate room as a comparison point, Philadelphia is about $3,500 more expensive than the national average of $7,756 and about $1,000 more each month than the state average of $10,038.

The average monthly cost of care is higher in Reading ($11,724) but cheaper in the other nearby cities of York ($10,291), Gettysburg ($10,889) and Pittsburgh ($9,125).

Philadelphia

$11,285

Pennsylvania

$10,038

The United States

$7,756

Reading

$11,724

York

$10,291

Gettysburg

$10,889

Pittsburgh

$9,125

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors who have not made a final decision on nursing home care may be interested in the cost of alternative care options in Philadelphia. The cheapest option is adult day care at an average monthly cost of $1,842. Assisted living is a popular long-term care option with an average monthly cost of $5,550. Both home care and home health care cost a monthly average of $4,767. At the other end of the cost scale, a semiprivate room in nursing home care is $11,285 per month on average and a private room costs $12,498 per month.

Adult Day Care

$1,842

Assisted Living

$5,550

Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Nursing Home Semiprivate

$11,285

Nursing Home Private

$12,498

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The resources listed in the table below may be of interest to seniors and their loved ones if they are looking for options to assist them in staying safely in their own homes instead of going to nursing home care. One resource looks at financial options for those who have already decided on nursing home care.

ResourceContactService
Benefits and Insurance(215) 545- 5728The nonprofit organization Philadelphia Corporation for Aging provides a counseling service to help seniors understand and apply for a range of financial benefits. This federally funded program can assist seniors who are looking to move into a nursing care home and want to know what financial assistance they are eligible for through the Medicare program. The counselors can also assist seniors wanting to apply for food stamps and emergency weatherization assistance.
Meal Delivery(215) 765- 9040The program delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors aged 65 and over who are no longer able to prepare a meal for themselves. The meals are designed to provide a third of the daily nutritional requirements for seniors. Seven frozen meals are delivered on a weekly basis and a hot meal is delivered each day from Monday to Friday with sandwich packs for the weekend. The drivers are trained to provide regular and caring contact to the seniors. All meals are free of charge, but donations are appreciated. 
SEPTA TransportationNot ListedThe SEPTA bus, subway and rail system options are all free for seniors aged 65 and older. Seniors require a key card to access the free transport system, and proof of ID is required. Those requiring door-to-door transport can use the SEPTA rideshare program and only pay 15% of the ride fee. 

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