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2601 HOLME AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19152
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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2601 HOLME AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19152
ONE PENN BOULEVARD, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
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125 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
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4.6
(33 reviews)
"The rehab department get the job done...."
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4.6
(10 reviews)
"Thank you all for taking care of my mom. Therapy, nursing, and everyone in between really helped her get better. If there is ever a time when my mom needs more of a nursing home to live, I will definitely bring her back to Silver. ..."
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5.0
(3 reviews)
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5.0
(2 reviews)
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4.8
(4 reviews)
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3.8
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4.5
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4.0
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3.8
(6 reviews)
"My Girlfriend was in there with Copd,, In her early 50's ,,, they took great care of her,,, she had to make trips to the hosp as her lungs were shot,, I went every morning to bring her coffee , they always let me in early as I take care of my mom 95..."
READ MORE100 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, 19096
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Saunders House could have been a little bit more attentive. The place was very nice. The rooms were nice sized, and the dining room was big. There are lots of different little rooms for the residents to sit in. There was one room with a ..."
READ MORE550 Jessup Road, Paulsboro, NJ, 08066
"My mom is at Manorcare Health Services, and it's great there. She likes it. She's in rehab, and I think she's going to stay there long-term because that's what she wants. The food looks pretty good, and my mom eats every last bite. She says the food ..."
READ MORE1399 Chapel Avenue, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
3.3
(4 reviews)
"My mother is doing rehab at AristaCare at Cherry Hill. She has been there for five weeks now. I'm pleased with it. It is very good. In my opinion and experience since she was in a different home, I would say that the nursing staff is better, very goo..."
READ MOREThe average monthly cost of nursing home care in Philadelphia is $11,285 for a semiprivate room and $12,498 for a private room.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Benefits and Insurance | (215) 545- 5728 | The 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- 9040 | The 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 Transportation | Not Listed | The 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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Tee
5
Review of Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Admissions was very attentive and helpful. The staff that I encountered were warm and welcoming.
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JoAnn
5
Review of Kearsley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Clean rooms and comfortable. Staff are very professional, knowledgeable and caring.
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S.f.
5
Review of Accela Rehab and Care Center at Somerton
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