Assisted Living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia is famous for its history and its vibrant arts and culture scene, which includes sports, museums and festivals. The city is home to more than 1.6 million people, including 224,000 residents (14%) aged 65 and older. That’s slightly lower than the national average population of seniors. Older adults living in this age-friendly city benefit from a wide range of senior-focused programs offered by government and nonprofit organizations. Philadelphia also is home to some of the nation’s best hospitals.
The city has a wide array of assisted living facilities to choose from. These facilities offer various amenities and activities designed to keep residents entertained and comfortable. Seniors in assisted living communities can also get help with daily activities like chores and personal care. Generally, staff in these types of communities are available around the clock to assist residents. In Philadelphia, assisted living costs an average of $5,685 per month.
This guide is designed to help seniors and their families decide whether assisted living in Philadelphia is the right choice for them. It covers pros and cons of the city as well as its resources for seniors and the cost of long-term care.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Philadelphia, PA
Atria Center City
150 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
We were working with Atria Center City and my aunt got evaluated and everything. They had gone out to see her, and she was OK/approved to go to Atria, but at the last minute we couldn’t convince her t
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We were working with Atria Center City and my aunt got evaluated and everything. They had gone out to see her, and she was OK/approved to go to Atria, but at the last minute we couldn’t convince her to go. She wants to return home. Atria was the best one we found that was centrally located for my nephew and myself for visiting reasons. My mother had previously been a resident there some years ago and I did visit. The staff gave me a tour because they had recently renovated and everything, and he wanted me to see that. I had a pleasant experience.
It was a very nice tour. There were so many good things. They had all of the services that you would be looking for, for your loved one to be sufficiently taken care of in stages. If she needed more care, the services were there for her to progress on to that. It was a very nice environment. They had all kinds of arts and crafts for them. They had a beautiful rooftop terrace for them to go to, a bistro for them if they needed snacks, and a beautiful cafeteria. Most of all, they still had a lot of recreational provisions for them. They had independent living also, but I was looking for assisted living. My mother enjoyed her time there while she was living.
The staff was great. They still had meetings every month for the individual residents, and if they had any complaints, they would forward it. They would let anyone know, and that’s what I liked about it. The ones that were very verbal would be able to list any complaints if they had them. They were given free rein for that also. The food was excellent. Maintenance and cleanliness wise, from the previous experience, there was no problem with my mother. They took them on trips to plays, museums, stores, and little outings, and arts and crafts. They also had great entertainment for them. People would come in for entertainment, and the ones that could dance were dancing. They had a little bar there in the evenings for happy hour. Little drinks were provided, wine, Coca-Cola, or whatever.
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We were working with Atria Center City and my aunt got evaluated and everything. They had gone out to see her, and she was OK/approved to go to Atria, but at the last minute we couldn’t convince her t
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We were working with Atria Center City and my aunt got evaluated and everything. They had gone out to see her, and she was OK/approved to go to Atria, but at the last minute we couldn’t convince her to go. She wants to return home. Atria was the best one we found that was centrally located for my nephew and myself for visiting reasons. My mother had previously been a resident there some years ago and I did visit. The staff gave me a tour because they had recently renovated and everything, and he wanted me to see that. I had a pleasant experience.
It was a very nice tour. There were so many good things. They had all of the services that you would be looking for, for your loved one to be sufficiently taken care of in stages. If she needed more care, the services were there for her to progress on to that. It was a very nice environment. They had all kinds of arts and crafts for them. They had a beautiful rooftop terrace for them to go to, a bistro for them if they needed snacks, and a beautiful cafeteria. Most of all, they still had a lot of recreational provisions for them. They had independent living also, but I was looking for assisted living. My mother enjoyed her time there while she was living.
The staff was great. They still had meetings every month for the individual residents, and if they had any complaints, they would forward it. They would let anyone know, and that’s what I liked about it. The ones that were very verbal would be able to list any complaints if they had them. They were given free rein for that also. The food was excellent. Maintenance and cleanliness wise, from the previous experience, there was no problem with my mother. They took them on trips to plays, museums, stores, and little outings, and arts and crafts. They also had great entertainment for them. People would come in for entertainment, and the ones that could dance were dancing. They had a little bar there in the evenings for happy hour. Little drinks were provided, wine, Coca-Cola, or whatever.
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Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley
6300 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
My daughter and I went to Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapely. We thought it was satisfactory. I thought Wesley Enhanced was beautiful. The room they showed me was wonderful. It was really big. It had a
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My daughter and I went to Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapely. We thought it was satisfactory. I thought Wesley Enhanced was beautiful. The room they showed me was wonderful. It was really big. It had a whole side of windows that looked down on a garden and from there you could see the traffic on the street. I thought that was very good, plus the fact that it was a fifteen to twenty minute drive to where I live. The building and the grounds were just beautiful.
The room we had signed up to take was right next to a sun porch, right across the hall from the elevator, which you have to take to go to the dining room. The dining room is beautiful. It had windows all over the place.
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My daughter and I went to Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapely. We thought it was satisfactory. I thought Wesley Enhanced was beautiful. The room they showed me was wonderful. It was really big. It had a
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My daughter and I went to Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapely. We thought it was satisfactory. I thought Wesley Enhanced was beautiful. The room they showed me was wonderful. It was really big. It had a whole side of windows that looked down on a garden and from there you could see the traffic on the street. I thought that was very good, plus the fact that it was a fifteen to twenty minute drive to where I live. The building and the grounds were just beautiful.
The room we had signed up to take was right next to a sun porch, right across the hall from the elevator, which you have to take to go to the dining room. The dining room is beautiful. It had windows all over the place.
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Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme
7040 Oxford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19111
Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme was pretty good, it seemed like a decent assisted living community. It was clean and open. The staff that I met seemed like they cared for the residents and for the peo
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Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme was pretty good, it seemed like a decent assisted living community. It was clean and open. The staff that I met seemed like they cared for the residents and for the people that were there. The administrator went out of her way to help me during my visit.
I was happy to know that they had a respite room that my dad could use until he was able to move furniture in for his own room. I found one of the things that were of concern to me was that the bathrooms were very accessible. A person in a wheelchair would have no problems using them, which was important to me. I liked that.
The facility itself looked institutional though. It doesn’t look like a home and it is older construction.
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Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme was pretty good, it seemed like a decent assisted living community. It was clean and open. The staff that I met seemed like they cared for the residents and for the peo
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Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme was pretty good, it seemed like a decent assisted living community. It was clean and open. The staff that I met seemed like they cared for the residents and for the people that were there. The administrator went out of her way to help me during my visit.
I was happy to know that they had a respite room that my dad could use until he was able to move furniture in for his own room. I found one of the things that were of concern to me was that the bathrooms were very accessible. A person in a wheelchair would have no problems using them, which was important to me. I liked that.
The facility itself looked institutional though. It doesn’t look like a home and it is older construction.
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Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park
8401 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19152
My dad moved into Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack. It was recommended by a friend through my daughter. He’s actually in rehab right now, and he’ll be going to long-term care. The staff is very inform
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My dad moved into Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack. It was recommended by a friend through my daughter. He’s actually in rehab right now, and he’ll be going to long-term care. The staff is very informative and helpful. I would recommend it for the staff, the area, and the cleanliness of the place. They have a courtyard, and a dining room.
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My dad moved into Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack. It was recommended by a friend through my daughter. He’s actually in rehab right now, and he’ll be going to long-term care. The staff is very inform
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My dad moved into Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack. It was recommended by a friend through my daughter. He’s actually in rehab right now, and he’ll be going to long-term care. The staff is very informative and helpful. I would recommend it for the staff, the area, and the cleanliness of the place. They have a courtyard, and a dining room.
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Holy Redeemer Lafayette
8580 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19111
What we liked about Holy Redeemer Lafayette was that it was very homey. A lot of places that we looked at were like hotels and we just felt like this was more to our liking. They have both independent
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What we liked about Holy Redeemer Lafayette was that it was very homey. A lot of places that we looked at were like hotels and we just felt like this was more to our liking. They have both independent living and assisted living there. The facility was excellent. It was very clean. When we were there, they were shampooing rugs and everything throughout, the entry areas and all through. They had just finished rehabilitating all of the units. It was very nice because everything was fresh and clean.
There were a lot of exercise classes and trips out beyond the facility itself. They had all the same things everybody else did. If you needed to go to a doctor or do some shopping, they would have someone who would take you. There were nurses on duty all the time. There’s a doctor also who’s there five days a week.
The library they had was very nice and much larger than I expected because other places I looked at didn’t pay too much attention to the libraries for some reason. I was very pleased with this library here because it was filled with books and everything. We didn’t interact with the staff too much, but I could see from the other residents who were there, that they knew each other by first names and stopped to chat. It was a nice repartee. As compared with some of the other ones, it’s not glitzy. It was homier and the staff was wonderful. The young lady who took us around, Claire, was very lovely, very informative about everything, and very helpful.
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What we liked about Holy Redeemer Lafayette was that it was very homey. A lot of places that we looked at were like hotels and we just felt like this was more to our liking. They have both independent
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What we liked about Holy Redeemer Lafayette was that it was very homey. A lot of places that we looked at were like hotels and we just felt like this was more to our liking. They have both independent living and assisted living there. The facility was excellent. It was very clean. When we were there, they were shampooing rugs and everything throughout, the entry areas and all through. They had just finished rehabilitating all of the units. It was very nice because everything was fresh and clean.
There were a lot of exercise classes and trips out beyond the facility itself. They had all the same things everybody else did. If you needed to go to a doctor or do some shopping, they would have someone who would take you. There were nurses on duty all the time. There’s a doctor also who’s there five days a week.
The library they had was very nice and much larger than I expected because other places I looked at didn’t pay too much attention to the libraries for some reason. I was very pleased with this library here because it was filled with books and everything. We didn’t interact with the staff too much, but I could see from the other residents who were there, that they knew each other by first names and stopped to chat. It was a nice repartee. As compared with some of the other ones, it’s not glitzy. It was homier and the staff was wonderful. The young lady who took us around, Claire, was very lovely, very informative about everything, and very helpful.
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Deer Meadows Retirement Community
8301 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19152
We placed my parents at Deer Meadows and are very pleased with it. It seems like a good place. The grounds are OK but not picturesque because it is right on the Boulevard; however, the people who live
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We placed my parents at Deer Meadows and are very pleased with it. It seems like a good place. The grounds are OK but not picturesque because it is right on the Boulevard; however, the people who live there seem to be happy. There are lots of aides and staff members available. The place is very clean and very nice. The bedrooms are too small and there are very few closets. However, there is a large kitchen area, a living area, and one-and-a-half bathrooms, which is nice. The price is good for what they’re offering.
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We placed my parents at Deer Meadows and are very pleased with it. It seems like a good place. The grounds are OK but not picturesque because it is right on the Boulevard; however, the people who live
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We placed my parents at Deer Meadows and are very pleased with it. It seems like a good place. The grounds are OK but not picturesque because it is right on the Boulevard; however, the people who live there seem to be happy. There are lots of aides and staff members available. The place is very clean and very nice. The bedrooms are too small and there are very few closets. However, there is a large kitchen area, a living area, and one-and-a-half bathrooms, which is nice. The price is good for what they’re offering.
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The Watermark At Logan Square
Two Franklin Town Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
My Mother entered Watermark Rehabilitation Center after having a serious surgery. They ignore the patients for lengthy times, they talk to the patients disrespectfully, they don’t have her proper medi
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My Mother entered Watermark Rehabilitation Center after having a serious surgery. They ignore the patients for lengthy times, they talk to the patients disrespectfully, they don’t have her proper medications, and someone is always passing the buck. I am in fear for my Mother’s life forcing my siblings and I to remove her from this facility and rehab her ourselves. I would absolutely not recommend this facility to anyone, and if you do have loved ones there please check on them , they have patients that scream for long lengths of time with no response I’ve timed the time that it took them to respond to my Mother ringing her call bell and being HONEST they never showed up reason being they have other patients.
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My Mother entered Watermark Rehabilitation Center after having a serious surgery. They ignore the patients for lengthy times, they talk to the patients disrespectfully, they don’t have her proper medi
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My Mother entered Watermark Rehabilitation Center after having a serious surgery. They ignore the patients for lengthy times, they talk to the patients disrespectfully, they don’t have her proper medications, and someone is always passing the buck. I am in fear for my Mother’s life forcing my siblings and I to remove her from this facility and rehab her ourselves. I would absolutely not recommend this facility to anyone, and if you do have loved ones there please check on them , they have patients that scream for long lengths of time with no response I’ve timed the time that it took them to respond to my Mother ringing her call bell and being HONEST they never showed up reason being they have other patients.
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The Terrace at Chestnut Hill
495 East Abington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19118
Research and visit facilities because the Terrace at Chestnut Hill had us fooled. There are very few residents and not much liveliness and it’s a little depressing. Lots of management turnover which i
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Research and visit facilities because the Terrace at Chestnut Hill had us fooled. There are very few residents and not much liveliness and it’s a little depressing. Lots of management turnover which is a red flag. The building is nice and so are some of the staff. We took our family member out due to persistent problems with the care of our loved one…
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Research and visit facilities because the Terrace at Chestnut Hill had us fooled. There are very few residents and not much liveliness and it’s a little depressing. Lots of management turnover which i
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Research and visit facilities because the Terrace at Chestnut Hill had us fooled. There are very few residents and not much liveliness and it’s a little depressing. Lots of management turnover which is a red flag. The building is nice and so are some of the staff. We took our family member out due to persistent problems with the care of our loved one…
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Paul’s Run
9896 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19115
A new resident of Paul’s Run Personal Care, I’m pleased with my roomy 1-bedroom apartment, the ample food served at 3 daily meals, pleasant interaction with staff at meals and during the day, and the
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A new resident of Paul’s Run Personal Care, I’m pleased with my roomy 1-bedroom apartment, the ample food served at 3 daily meals, pleasant interaction with staff at meals and during the day, and the rapid provision of transportation to medical appointment with escorts.
Activities include entertainment events, bingo, religious services, some outdoors. I look forward to learning more about activities and amenities which are available.
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A new resident of Paul’s Run Personal Care, I’m pleased with my roomy 1-bedroom apartment, the ample food served at 3 daily meals, pleasant interaction with staff at meals and during the day, and the
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A new resident of Paul’s Run Personal Care, I’m pleased with my roomy 1-bedroom apartment, the ample food served at 3 daily meals, pleasant interaction with staff at meals and during the day, and the rapid provision of transportation to medical appointment with escorts.
Activities include entertainment events, bingo, religious services, some outdoors. I look forward to learning more about activities and amenities which are available.
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Oakwood Residence
2109 Red Lion Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19115
Oakwood Residence was the cheapest one I found compared to other places. But they couldn’t take me because of my money, and because I weigh 450 pounds. They said that if I fell, they wouldn’t be able
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Oakwood Residence was the cheapest one I found compared to other places. But they couldn’t take me because of my money, and because I weigh 450 pounds. They said that if I fell, they wouldn’t be able to get me back up again. The atmosphere of the place was nice, but the bathrooms in the rooms look like they were too small. I use a walker, and I don’t know how I’d be able to get in there. The rooms were nice, and I would have to go in with another person. They had all kinds of things and activities like bingo, and they go places. I was able to meet the one person that runs the place and she was very helpful. The facility itself was very clean, I just think the rooms could be a little bigger.
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Oakwood Residence was the cheapest one I found compared to other places. But they couldn’t take me because of my money, and because I weigh 450 pounds. They said that if I fell, they wouldn’t be able
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Oakwood Residence was the cheapest one I found compared to other places. But they couldn’t take me because of my money, and because I weigh 450 pounds. They said that if I fell, they wouldn’t be able to get me back up again. The atmosphere of the place was nice, but the bathrooms in the rooms look like they were too small. I use a walker, and I don’t know how I’d be able to get in there. The rooms were nice, and I would have to go in with another person. They had all kinds of things and activities like bingo, and they go places. I was able to meet the one person that runs the place and she was very helpful. The facility itself was very clean, I just think the rooms could be a little bigger.
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The Philadelphia Protestant Home
6401 Martins Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19111
My mother is very happy at the Philadelphia, and I’m very pleased with the facility. They’ve taken very good care of her, and I think she’s the healthiest she’s ever been there.
My mother is very happy at the Philadelphia, and I’m very pleased with the facility. They’ve taken very good care of her, and I think she’s the healthiest she’s ever been there.
Glenside Residence
2820 NORTH BROAD STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19132
I was pleasantly surprised by Glenside. I found the facility very clean and the staff was friendly. I was pleased with the environment and the activities that were available from bingo to craft time
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I was pleasantly surprised by Glenside. I found the facility very clean and the staff was friendly. I was pleased with the environment and the activities that were available from bingo to craft time. They even had a volunteer who would bring in her dog for visits which the residents loved. One of the things that impressed me is that they let a married couple share the same room as opposed to separating them like many facilities do. My mother-in-law was a resident there until her death. During our time of grief the staff was very helpful and compassionate. I would recommend Glenside to anyone.
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I was pleasantly surprised by Glenside. I found the facility very clean and the staff was friendly. I was pleased with the environment and the activities that were available from bingo to craft time
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I was pleasantly surprised by Glenside. I found the facility very clean and the staff was friendly. I was pleased with the environment and the activities that were available from bingo to craft time. They even had a volunteer who would bring in her dog for visits which the residents loved. One of the things that impressed me is that they let a married couple share the same room as opposed to separating them like many facilities do. My mother-in-law was a resident there until her death. During our time of grief the staff was very helpful and compassionate. I would recommend Glenside to anyone.
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Delaware Valley Veterans Home
2701 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, Philadelphia, PA, 19154
My name is Michael Joel Held. Recently, I have become a resident of the Delaware Valley Veterans Home. I wish to express my delight having come from another VA facility in Hollidaysburg Veterans Home,
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My name is Michael Joel Held. Recently, I have become a resident of the Delaware Valley Veterans Home. I wish to express my delight having come from another VA facility in Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, in Altoona, PA. To be perfectly frank, I have rated my facility as five stars. There is so much for our residents to do, and being announced both. in the mornings, as well as in the evenings, There is always something doing in the main room on "Main Street." The activities include live bands, Bingo, movies, news, and various clubs which are available to one and all. I would also like to comment on the food preparation at the home. For what the cooks are given to prepare meals with, they certainly prepare the tastiest of many meals which are served daily. I must further comment, in every meal served, there are at least two main courses, and, if you do not like the choices, there is a complete salad bar where you can make your own selections. The food is, in deed, wholesome, and nutritious. The rooms are set as if you were in a hospital setting. Two men to a room with a toilet, shower, commode, and wash basins which are shared between two rooms. I am also proud to say that the cleanliness of the facility is top notch. There are always enough employees to make sure the rooms are extremely clean every day, and including the weekends. The only fault I can find is that the facility on B Wing will be closed this January, because of new construction, and making the facility for those who truly depend on help provided on the various wings. Residents seem to be happy, as I am as well. If there is a veteran who truly needs such care, I would strongly recommend the home.
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My name is Michael Joel Held. Recently, I have become a resident of the Delaware Valley Veterans Home. I wish to express my delight having come from another VA facility in Hollidaysburg Veterans Home,
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My name is Michael Joel Held. Recently, I have become a resident of the Delaware Valley Veterans Home. I wish to express my delight having come from another VA facility in Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, in Altoona, PA. To be perfectly frank, I have rated my facility as five stars. There is so much for our residents to do, and being announced both. in the mornings, as well as in the evenings, There is always something doing in the main room on "Main Street." The activities include live bands, Bingo, movies, news, and various clubs which are available to one and all. I would also like to comment on the food preparation at the home. For what the cooks are given to prepare meals with, they certainly prepare the tastiest of many meals which are served daily. I must further comment, in every meal served, there are at least two main courses, and, if you do not like the choices, there is a complete salad bar where you can make your own selections. The food is, in deed, wholesome, and nutritious. The rooms are set as if you were in a hospital setting. Two men to a room with a toilet, shower, commode, and wash basins which are shared between two rooms. I am also proud to say that the cleanliness of the facility is top notch. There are always enough employees to make sure the rooms are extremely clean every day, and including the weekends. The only fault I can find is that the facility on B Wing will be closed this January, because of new construction, and making the facility for those who truly depend on help provided on the various wings. Residents seem to be happy, as I am as well. If there is a veteran who truly needs such care, I would strongly recommend the home.
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Simpson House
2101 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
I went to Simpson House and I inquired about long-term residence for my mom and independent living for myself. The apartments were nice. The halls were quite small, so I’m not sure how you get your fu
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I went to Simpson House and I inquired about long-term residence for my mom and independent living for myself. The apartments were nice. The halls were quite small, so I’m not sure how you get your furniture in there, but it was really nice. It had a nice atmosphere. The staff was very cordial and very informative. They seem to do pretty much everything, but they have a wait list and the cost is a bit steep. Other than that, it was pretty good.
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I went to Simpson House and I inquired about long-term residence for my mom and independent living for myself. The apartments were nice. The halls were quite small, so I’m not sure how you get your fu
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I went to Simpson House and I inquired about long-term residence for my mom and independent living for myself. The apartments were nice. The halls were quite small, so I’m not sure how you get your furniture in there, but it was really nice. It had a nice atmosphere. The staff was very cordial and very informative. They seem to do pretty much everything, but they have a wait list and the cost is a bit steep. Other than that, it was pretty good.
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Hayes Manor Retirement Residence
2210 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
I found Hayes Manor Retirement Residence for my father. The people are pretty nice. The facility is clean. They’re very communicative with me, and they provide my dad with his needs. He likes it there
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I found Hayes Manor Retirement Residence for my father. The people are pretty nice. The facility is clean. They’re very communicative with me, and they provide my dad with his needs. He likes it there. The staff is very nice. He likes the food. They have a hairdresser, a calendar of activities, bingo, and a chapel. He’s visually impaired, so he doesn’t really participate in those things. When I went on the elevator to go up to my dad’s room, they had a whole calendar of different things they do. It’s cheaper than the other places.
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I found Hayes Manor Retirement Residence for my father. The people are pretty nice. The facility is clean. They’re very communicative with me, and they provide my dad with his needs. He likes it there
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I found Hayes Manor Retirement Residence for my father. The people are pretty nice. The facility is clean. They’re very communicative with me, and they provide my dad with his needs. He likes it there. The staff is very nice. He likes the food. They have a hairdresser, a calendar of activities, bingo, and a chapel. He’s visually impaired, so he doesn’t really participate in those things. When I went on the elevator to go up to my dad’s room, they had a whole calendar of different things they do. It’s cheaper than the other places.
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Bethesda Court
6200 ARDLEIGH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
Grateful for the caring, kind souls that work diligently to care for my aunt even through the hardest times.
Grateful for the caring, kind souls that work diligently to care for my aunt even through the hardest times.
Penn Home
1401 E Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
Penn Home was a large and older building. They had been there for a hundred and eight years. They used to be the Penn Foundation for widows. The rooms were private and they were very nice. They served
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Penn Home was a large and older building. They had been there for a hundred and eight years. They used to be the Penn Foundation for widows. The rooms were private and they were very nice. They served professionally prepared meals three times a day. They were very involved with the Catholic Church organization that was nearby. It seemed like a very nice place. The residents were happy and there were plenty of staff on hand. They had other care for dementia and Alzheimer’s but they required that you remain ambulatory. They had a large integration with Saint Anne’s Parish. They were senior group that led tours and took them to cities museums. They did some group stuffs with them. They took them over to the parish. It seemed like a nice set-up.
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Penn Home was a large and older building. They had been there for a hundred and eight years. They used to be the Penn Foundation for widows. The rooms were private and they were very nice. They served
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Penn Home was a large and older building. They had been there for a hundred and eight years. They used to be the Penn Foundation for widows. The rooms were private and they were very nice. They served professionally prepared meals three times a day. They were very involved with the Catholic Church organization that was nearby. It seemed like a very nice place. The residents were happy and there were plenty of staff on hand. They had other care for dementia and Alzheimer’s but they required that you remain ambulatory. They had a large integration with Saint Anne’s Parish. They were senior group that led tours and took them to cities museums. They did some group stuffs with them. They took them over to the parish. It seemed like a nice set-up.
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Caring Heart Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
6445 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19119
I had to put a star to rate it but I would give negative stars.They said this was a rehab for people with spinal cord injuries and they lied! Looks nice but don’t let that deceive you.He is coming o
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I had to put a star to rate it but I would give negative stars.They said this was a rehab for people with spinal cord injuries and they lied! Looks nice but don’t let that deceive you.He is coming off a spinal injury.He was quadriplegic before surgery.Moss rehab had him standing taking a few steps but insurance would only cover so much there.They said this place was only on to accept him.They did not shower him for six days until they knew I had issues and was coming in.Then they are really not equipped for spinal injuries.We ask for them to hold the phone but wouldn’t do it because they said his nurse left.Food is garbage.Has spasms and no bed rails or straps in chair to hold them from falling.Not on time with meds.Didnt know he couldn’t use his hands or walk.Give me a break! Can are nice but disorganized.Dont answer main phone for 20 rings.You ask to speak to someone in charge they pass you around.Horrible bad atitudes.Dont want any part of needy patients.Getting him out ASAP.He complained I’m surprised they heard him.Dont send anyone here ever.
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I had to put a star to rate it but I would give negative stars.They said this was a rehab for people with spinal cord injuries and they lied! Looks nice but don’t let that deceive you.He is coming o
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I had to put a star to rate it but I would give negative stars.They said this was a rehab for people with spinal cord injuries and they lied! Looks nice but don’t let that deceive you.He is coming off a spinal injury.He was quadriplegic before surgery.Moss rehab had him standing taking a few steps but insurance would only cover so much there.They said this place was only on to accept him.They did not shower him for six days until they knew I had issues and was coming in.Then they are really not equipped for spinal injuries.We ask for them to hold the phone but wouldn’t do it because they said his nurse left.Food is garbage.Has spasms and no bed rails or straps in chair to hold them from falling.Not on time with meds.Didnt know he couldn’t use his hands or walk.Give me a break! Can are nice but disorganized.Dont answer main phone for 20 rings.You ask to speak to someone in charge they pass you around.Horrible bad atitudes.Dont want any part of needy patients.Getting him out ASAP.He complained I’m surprised they heard him.Dont send anyone here ever.
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Philip Murray House
6300 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
It’s a nice community for seniors. My grandmother has a nurse come about 3-4 times a week to help her with cleaning and medical reasons (checks blood pressure, answers any questions my grandmother may
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It’s a nice community for seniors. My grandmother has a nurse come about 3-4 times a week to help her with cleaning and medical reasons (checks blood pressure, answers any questions my grandmother may have). The building itself is in good condition, it’s very clean and quiet. The two elevators are very reliable and there’s even a cargo elevator towards the back (very handy when moving!). There are events there and the residents are always informed about it. Overall, a good place for senior citizens.
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It’s a nice community for seniors. My grandmother has a nurse come about 3-4 times a week to help her with cleaning and medical reasons (checks blood pressure, answers any questions my grandmother may
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It’s a nice community for seniors. My grandmother has a nurse come about 3-4 times a week to help her with cleaning and medical reasons (checks blood pressure, answers any questions my grandmother may have). The building itself is in good condition, it’s very clean and quiet. The two elevators are very reliable and there’s even a cargo elevator towards the back (very handy when moving!). There are events there and the residents are always informed about it. Overall, a good place for senior citizens.
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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Philadelphia
Since most COVID-19 rules for Assisted Living Communities and other Senior Living Facilities are set at the state level, you can view the specific rules for your state on our Guide to Assisted Living in Pennsylvania. Keep in mind that every community has specific policies that they put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
What To Consider About Assisted Living in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, assisted living facilities are called personal care homes and are governed by the state Department of Human Services. This organization works to ensure the residents of these homes are treated with respect and receive appropriate care.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Philadelphia
- Philadelphia is an age-friendly city, meaning it has a plan in place to create housing, transportation and outdoor spaces geared especially to older adults. As part of the AARP‘s network of age-friendly communities, Philadelphia is also committed to reducing crime and maintaining safer streets.
- The cost of living index for Philadelphia is 1.2 points over the national median of 100. However, housing costs are low at 66.3, compared to the national 100.
- Philadelphia has relatively low air quality, a factor to consider for seniors with respiratory issues. Compared to the national average of 58, Philly scores 39 points on the air quality index.
- The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging transportation program offers a senior fare card for free travel on its routes and a door-to-door initiative that makes it easier for residents over 65 to get to senior centers, run errands and keep medical appointments.
- Philadelphia has 243 physicians per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national average of 210 physicians per 100,000 people, making health care easy to access. The city is also home to the highest-rated hospital in the state, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Philadelphia has high crime rates compared to many other American cities. Its violent crime rate is 50.8 compared to the national average of 22.7, and its property crime rate is 46.6 compared to the U.S. score of 35.4. However, seniors in assisted living communities can count on strong security measures to keep them safe.
Paying for Assisted Living in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, seniors pay an average of $5,685 per month for assisted living. This is more than the state average of $4,100 per month, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. Assisted living in Philadelphia is also costlier than the national median of $4,500.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Compared to the rest of the state, Philadelphia has some of the highest assisted living prices. Seniors living in nearby Reading pay $5,720 per month. Costs are much lower in Scranton, where assisted living costs an estimated $2,875. Prices in Gettysburg are closer to the state average at $4,515. Seniors in Chambersburg pay $4,823 per month for assisted living.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors may also find it helpful to consider other types of care. In Philadelphia, in-home care and home health care are more affordable than assisted living, at average costs of $5,329 and $5,339, respectively. Adult day health care is also cheaper at $1,777. Nursing home care is much costlier at $11,437 for a semiprivate room.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services has an aging waiver program that may help offset the costs of assisted living in Philadelphia, along with other programs that may benefit seniors. Another program that may be of assistance is the Services My Way program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a wide range of charities and government agencies that provide helpful programs to older adults. Seniors can contact the following organizations for information or assistance with a variety of issues.
Resource
Contact
Service
(215) 686-8450
This Area Agency on Aging offers senior-focused programs such as health education, personal wellness initiatives and insurance benefits counseling. This organization also runs a transportation program and has an emergency financial assistance program for seniors in need.
(215) 981-3800
Seniors and low-income adults can request free legal assistance here. Experts at PLA can help seniors obtain public benefits, create wills and deal with debt collection issues. This nonprofit also offers free educational clinics where people can learn about legal and financial matters.
(215) 686-3256
This veteran center has advisers who can help veterans determine their eligibility and apply for federal and state benefits programs. It hosts a variety of events throughout the year when veterans can socialize and learn new skills. Case management, financial planning and housing placement services are also available here.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
