Flourtown, located in Springfield Township, was named in the 18th century for its three local mills, which were powered by the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries. Today, this community is home to about 4,500 people, roughly 17% of whom are aged 65 and over.Â
To accommodate the community's senior population, Flourtown has two assisted living facilities, and there are over 100 more in the surrounding area. Assisted living facilities in this community, as in all of Pennsylvania, may also be called assisted living residences or personal care homes. Assisted living residences are licensed by the Department of Aging, and personal care homes are licensed through the Department of Public Welfare.Â