Park Creek Place - AL
1091 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA, 19454
Assisted living facilities provide seniors with room and board along with some assistance with activities of daily living, recreational programming and local transportation. This level of care is geared toward seniors who no longer wish to live independently in the community, but who don’t need the intensive, around-the-clock medical care offered in a skilled nursing facility. In Blue Bell, seniors pay an average of $5,500 per month for assisted living care, which is significantly higher than the statewide average cost.
This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Blue Bell. It includes information on assisted living rates in Blue Bell and other areas in Pennsylvania, a summary of the pros and cons of retiring to Blue Bell, and a list of local resources for seniors.
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1091 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA, 19454
Assisted living facilities in Blue Bell are inspected and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Representatives from this department ensure that all licensed assisted living facilities comply with state laws and regulations related to resident care, including staffing levels, facility maintenance and fire safety.Â
Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living in Blue Bell costs an average of $5,500 per month. The statewide average across Pennsylvania is $3,995, and nationwide, the average is $4,300.Â
The average monthly cost of assisted living care in Blue Bell is $5,500, which is quite high compared to rates in many other areas of Pennsylvania. In nearby Reading, assisted living costs an average of $3,950, while in Lancaster, rates run around $4,050 per month. Further west in Pittsburgh, seniors pay an average of $3,550 per month for assisted living care.Â
Blue Bell
$5,500
Pennsylvania
$3,995
The United States
$4,300
Pittsburgh
$3,550
Reading
$3,950
Lancaster
$4,050
Assisted living is just one of the many long-term care options for seniors in Blue Bell. Adult day health services cost an average of $1,842 per month, while in-home care from either a homemaker or home health care provider costs $4,767 per month, based on 44 hours of care weekly. As is typical nationwide, nursing home care is the costliest type of long-term care. In Blue Bell, a semiprivate nursing home room costs about $11,285 per month, while a private room costs about $12,498.Â
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$5,550
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,285
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$12,498
Note: Data for Blue Bell was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, was used instead.Â
Seniors who are in need of financial assistance for assisted living may apply through Medicaid’s Community HealthChoices, a program that provides home care and support services but not room and board. This program is replacing the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) Waiver.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Seniors in Blue Bell have access to a number of programs and services operated by government agencies and nonprofit organizations. These programs can help seniors stay active and independent, provide information on long-term care options and financial options to help pay for care.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Montgomery County Office of Veterans Affairs | (610) 278-3285 | Montgomery County's Office of Veterans Affairs offers assistance to veterans and their survivors and dependents. Veteran service officers provide free information on local, state and federal programs and benefits for military families, and help eligible vets and survivors apply for VA benefits such as pensions and Aid and Attendance enhanced pension benefits. |
Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County | (610) 275-1960 | The Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County is a multipurpose center for seniors aged 50 and older. The center offers a wide variety of social and recreational programming, regular preventive health screening clinics, informational workshops and a low-cost lunch each weekday. Center staff includes social workers who can help seniors navigate their long-term care options such as assisted living. |
Montgomery County Senior Services | (610) 278-3601 | Montgomery County Senior Services provides level of care assessments, Medicare counseling, case management and ombudsman services to seniors in Blue Bell and the surrounding communities who are aged 60 and older. Services are delivered directly through Senior Services, as well as in partnership with 82 community-based providers. |
Blue Bell-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
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