
124 Assisted Living Facilities near Willow Grove, PA
Also serving communities of Meadowbrook.
There are 124 Assisted Living Facilities in the Willow Grove area, with 2 in Willow Grove and 122 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Willow Grove is $4,020 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Jenkintown with an average starting cost of $3,600.
To help you with your search, browse the 717 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Willow Grove. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Willow Grove 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hatboro with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 7 families in Willow Grove find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Willow Grove, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Willow Grove, PA
Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow ...
Sunrise of Blue Bell
Brookdale Northampton
The Birches at Newtown
The Terrace at Chestnut Hill
Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley
Sunrise of Lower Makefield
Atria Center City
Sunrise of Abington
Park Creek Place
Woodbourne Place
Traditions of Lansdale
Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme
Holland Village
Wesley Enhanced Living Upper Moreland
Legacy Gardens of Bristol
Symphony Square
Springfield Senior Living
Symphony Manor of Feasterville
Wesley Enhanced Living Pennypack Park
Wesley Enhanced Living Doylestown
Sunrise of Haverford
Holy Redeemer Lafayette
The Solana Doylestown
Chandler Hall
Oakwood Residence
Pickering Manor
Harmony Place Assisted Living at Park...
Riverview Estates
Allegria at the Oaks
Sunrise of Lafayette Hill
Sunrise of Dresher
Pinnacle at Plymouth Meeting
St. Mary Center For Rehabilitation & ...
Deer Meadows Retirement Community
Dresher Hill Health and Rehab
Atria Lafayette Hill (Now Open)
The Residence at Bala Cynwyd
Heartis of Yardley
The Watermark At Logan Square
Ann's Choice
Brandywine Living at Senior Suites
Attleboro Village
Kyffin Grove
Juniper Village at Bucks County
Paul's Run
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
Brandywine Living at Dresher Estates
Meadowood
Brandywine Living at Haverford Estates
Blue Bell Place
Spring House Estates
Gwynedd Estates
Personal Care at the Park
Pine Run Lakeview
Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill
Masonic Village at Warminster
Neshaminy Manor
Foulkeways at Gwynedd
The Chelsea at Jenkintown
Glenside Residence
Waverly Heights
Brightview East Norriton
Delaware Valley Veterans Home
Christ's Home Retirement Community Sh...
Normandy Farms Estates
Brittany Pointe Estates
Beaumont at Bryn Mawr
NewSeasons at New Britain
Elm Terrace Gardens
The Philadelphia Protestant Home
Simpson House
Artman
The Hill at Whitemarsh
Holy Redeemer St. Joseph Manor
Fairview Care Center Bethlehem Pike
Ivystone Senior Living
Bethesda Court
Dock Meadows
Fairview Care Center of Paper Mill Road
The Hearth at Drexel
Paradise Manor
Penn Home
Friends Village
Beechwood NeuroRehab
Friends Home
Hopkins Center
Philip Murray House
Edgehill Nursing and Rehabilitation C...
Hayes Manor Retirement Residence
Mayfair Meadows
Southampton Estates
Caring Heart Rehabilitation and Nursi...
Golden LivingCenter - Stenton
McCallum Assisted Life
Rydal Park
Crestview Center
Hillcrest Center
Riverview Home
Cinnaminson Center
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Willow Grove
Willow Grove has a vibrant history, having served as a world-class concert center, a summer retreat and most recently, a regional shopping area. Today, there are nearly 16,000 people living in this community, with older adults aged 65 and over accounting for about 15% of the population.
Willow Grove seniors have two assisted living facilities in the city to choose from, and there are over 100 more in nearby cities like Philadelphia and Hatboro. In Willow Grove and in all of Ohio, assisted living facilities are categorized as assisted living residences, which are licensed through the Department of Aging, and personal care homes, which are licensed by the Department of Public Welfare.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Willow Grove
- Willow Grove retirees do not pay state income tax on their Social Security benefits or income from retirement savings accounts, and those aged 60 and over do not pay state income tax on government or private pension income.
- The American Lung Association gives Montgomery County, the county in which Willow Grove is located, an F for ozone pollution. This type of pollution may exacerbate some health conditions, which may be a consideration for some seniors considering assisted living in Willow Grove.
- The Willow Grove area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Abington—Jefferson Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The overall cost of living in Willow Grove is nearly 20% higher than the statewide and nationwide average, and healthcare expenses are about 15% higher here than elsewhere in the nation and about 8% higher than elsewhere in the state. This may be a consideration for seniors with tight retirement budgets.
- On a 100-point crime index, Willow Grove's safety is rated 39, meaning that the community is safer than 39% of U.S. cities and communities with similar population sizes. When the community is only compared to those with similar population sizes, however, its crime rate is notably lower than average. This may provide peace of mind for seniors considering Willow Grove as a retirement destination.
- Over the course of a year, temperatures in Willow Grove range between 25 degrees and 86 degrees. To ensure year-round comfort, seniors may want to seek out an assisted living facility that provides individual climate control in private rooms.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Paying for Assisted Living in Willow Grove
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Willow Grove start around $4,020 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Willow Grove and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Willow Grove
While neither Pennsylvania's Medicaid program nor its waiver programs cover assisted living services, low-income seniors who draw Supplemental Security Income may use this benefit toward their room and board expenses in an assisted living facility in Willow Grove.
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 Willow Grove
Willow Grove and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Willow Grove, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Willow Grove
Willow Grove-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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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Willow Grove
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Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove
Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove (Formerly The Landing At Willow Grove) was more hospital-like and much, much smaller, which I didn't think was really gonna benefit my father. We didn't s... Read more
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Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove
We saw the Landing at Willow Grove. It was the nicest facility we saw, it's on a little pond, visually it looks great, and the staff was extremely friendly. It was the most costly. The dining room ... Read more
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Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove
The Landing at Willow Grove was very nice. If you want to spend a lot of money, the upper-level rooms were very large and very nicely done. They have a hair place, they take the residents shopping,... Read more
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