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48 Assisted Living Communities in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

The average cost of assisted living in the county is $5,318 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 48 Assisted Living Communities in Delaware County and several in surrounding areas.

  • Assisted living: $5,318
  • Nursing home semiprivate room: $10,372
  • In-home care: $4,576
  • Adult day health services: $1,668

Assisted Living Facilities near Delaware County, Pennsylvania

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Delaware County

Susan

5

March 30, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Our experience having my sister at Sunrise of Granite Run has been fine so far; we haven't had problems. They have activities for the residents. The staff members and the food have also been fine. They have been very attentive and nice to us, and the environment is very pleasant. She has really been satisfied with the care that the staff has given, as well as the environment. The food is also fine. Even though she can't eat a lot, she hasn't had any complaints about the food. She was moved to an adequate single room from a double room. The room is pleasant and the bathroom is fine. They provide three meals a day, they have a beauty parlor, and she gets physical therapy once a week. They also have religious activities aside from a lot of other activities.

Richard

5

January 11, 2019

I visited this facility

Beaumont at Bryn Mawr is an outstanding and level community. I had nothing but good experience and we did put a deposit down. In this particular place, you own your apartment, that's about a 1,600 square foot apartment. The food and the dining area are also outstanding. We've observed a lot of interesting activities at the time that we were visiting. One of them was a caroling that was going on, another was a bus trip that was going to central city of Philadelphia. They also had artwork display by the residents of the units. There were a lot of things happening. They provided us a meal and it was a 5-star meal. We were very satisfied with the visit, and with the quality of the grounds and the community.

Matt

4

December 30, 2018

I visited this facility

Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line had very friendly staff. They welcomed my parents and the rest of my family. It also fits my parents' budget. They have a swimming pool, entertainment, and transportation.

Diana

5

December 10, 2018

I visited this facility

We toured the Residence at Glen Riddle. We were ready to placed my mother-in-law there, but it didn’t work out. The manager was wonderful, the whole facility was great, and I appreciated everything. We dropped in without making an appointment, but they accommodated us, and we saw the whole facility. It was a really good place. The dining area looked excellent. It looked as good as the first dining rooms that we saw. We talked to several residents and they loved it there.

Melanie

2

August 31, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

The care that my relative gets at Broomall Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is OK, but their rules and administration lacks a little bit. The meals look very good and well-balanced. Her room is average, but it could be a little cleaner. They have a common area where they have different activities, they have a matinee movie, and they play different games like Bingo, Name That Tune, Poker, and card games. There's lack of communication between the administration and us.

Barbara

5

June 30, 2018

I visited this facility

I really The Residence at Glen Riddle, and I would recommend it to anyone needing assisted living. I liked the hominess, the atmosphere, and the residents, who were out and about. Everybody was doing something. The dining room was nice, and I liked the whole thing.

Anthony

2

June 18, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mom was in rehab at The Bryn Mawr Terrace. The rehab department staff is perfect. Other than that, it's a terrible place to be in. The beds weren't adequate enough for comfort and they charge you for a mattress. The staff is terrible and it seems like you're bothering them even when it's their job. I wouldn't recommend anybody go there. It's great just for physical therapy because those staff members are phenomenal. The food is terrible and high in salt.

Kathleen

5

June 15, 2018

I visited this facility

I liked Sunrise of Newtown Square the best. They were very friendly, professional, and very interested in me. They tried to answer all my questions. The facility itself was lovely and everything was very nice. The people were great. The location was very convenient for me and they had great parking. It was very visible from the road, so it was not hard to find. The dining room was very nice and I liked that they made sure they put people at a table where they would have something in common with the other residents, and that impressed me. They had a little sign at the front desk welcoming me. It even had my name on it. They excelled and they would be my choice if I had to make a choice.

Suzanne

4

April 2, 2018

I visited this facility

The Residence at Glen Riddle is cozy, but it wouldn't be the right choice for my in-laws. The living quarters allow you to have a kitchenette and microwave, but not really an oven to bake cookies for your grandkids. The staff was a little boring, but nice. The dining area is nice and clean enough, but there were a couple of things that need attention. It's not as well-maintained as I would have preferred.

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Assisted Living Costs in Delaware County

According to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, the average monthly cost for assisted living in Delaware County ($5,318) exceeds the state ($3,750) and national ($4,000) costs by more than $1,000. In Pennsylvania, assisted living costs tend to be less expensive outside the Philadelphia metro area, such as in Gettysburg ($3,100), Johnstown ($3,036) and Altoona ($3,765).  Eerie ($4,588), Harrisburg ($4,418) and the Chambersburg area ($4,550) have median costs for Pennsylvania.

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Delaware County, so data for the closest city, Philadelphia, was used.

Delaware County/Philadelphia

$5,318

National average

$4,000

State average

$3,750

Altoona

$3,765

Gettysburg

$3,100

Johnstown

$3,036

Chambersburg

$4,550

Erie

$4,588

Harrisburg

$4,418

Care Cost Comparison

Seniors who require long-term care have two primary options: long-term care facilities and in-home care. The associated care costs are influenced by many factors, including the extent of care needed. In Delaware County, nursing home care is the most expensive option, with the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room ($10,372) nearly double the cost of a private room in an assisted living facility ($5,318). In-home care treatments, such as homemaker services ($4,576) and home health aides ($4,576), are less expensive than assisted living. They require additional budgetary considerations, however, as seniors who receive in-home care must pay for these services on top of their standard monthly home expenses. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

  • Assisted living: $5,318
  • Homemaker services: $4,576
  • Home health aide: $4,576
  • Adult day health: $1,668
  • Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $10,372

Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Assisted living

$5,318

Homemaker services

$4,576

Home health aide

$4,576

Adult day health

$1,668

Nursing home care (semiprivate room)

$10,372

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Delaware County

Medicaid in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, eligible seniors can receive affordable health care services via Medicaid, known as Medical Assistance (MA). This program provides recipients with standard benefits, including checkups, immunizations, prescription drugs, emergency room care and mental health treatment.

The Medical Assistance program has specific eligibility guidelines that seniors must fulfill. To receive coverage, they must be a:
 

  • Resident of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. citizen, lawfully admitted alien or refugee

 


Pennsylvania also has specific income requirements. Most seniors will fall under the program’s Non-Money Payment (NMP) Medical Assistance category. Designed for residents who are aged, blind or disabled, this category is dependent on Supplemental Security Income (SSI). To meet the financial requirements, seniors cannot have income that exceeds:

 

 

 

  • $2,000 (individual)
  • $3,000 (two people)

 


To apply to Medical Assistance, Delaware County seniors can use the state’s online tool for health and human service programs, Compass. Once they’ve turned in their application, they should receive a response in the mail within 30 days.

Everyone enrolled in the Medical Assistance program receives a managed care provider. Seniors are automatically enrolled in Community HealthChoices (CHC), a managed care program designed to serve the needs of aging adults. Delaware County seniors can choose a plan from the health care providers serving Southeast Pennsylvania, which include:

 

 

 

 

  • Aetna Better Health
  • Health Partners of Philadelphia Inc.
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • United Healthcare Community Plan

 


Pennsylvania is implementing the CHC program over several years. Seniors in Southeast territories will receive all of their CHC benefits during Phase II of the transition, which was completed January 2019. CHC gives seniors access to the services that used to be conferred via the Office of Long-Term Living waivers. CHC cannot be used to cover the costs of assisted living, but seniors can use the available long-term benefits while living in assisted living facilities. 

Services include:

 

 

 

 

  • Benefits counseling
  • Community transition 
  • Nonmedical transportation
  • Specialized medical equipment and supplies
  • Personal assistance

 


For more information about Medicaid or its waivers, please call (800) 692-7462 or apply online with COMPASS.

 

 

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

While Delaware County seniors cannot fund assisted living costs via Medicaid benefits, they can fund the costs with Supplement Security Income (SSI). Seniors must meet the following requirements to receive SSI:

 

 

  • Little or no income
  • Total property value of $2,000 or less (for individuals) or $3,000 or less (for two people)
  • Must apply to any additional government benefit programs they might be eligible for
  • Age 65+, blind or disabled



  • Eligible seniors who wish to use their SSI to pay for assisted living costs will receive Personal Care Boarding Home (PCBH) income. In 2019, this SSI category provides seniors with a monthly income of:



  • $1,210 (for individuals)
  • $2,114 (for two people)



  • In Pennsylvania, the Department of Human Services (DHS) regulates licensed assisted living facilities, which are often referred to as Personal Care Boarding Homes. To receive approval from the DHS, these boarding homes provide residents with a range of services, including meals, transportation, medication administration, laundry and recreational activities.

    To find a Personal Care Boarding Home that accepts SSI, seniors can use the DHS provider directory.

    For more information about how to receive this benefit and locate your local Social Security Office, please call (800) 772-1213.

    Assisted Living Bridge Loans

    Seniors who need money immediately to pay for assisted living fees may want to apply for an Elderlife Financial Services bridge loan. If approved, seniors can access funds in as little as 24 hours. These loans are designed for seniors who need short-term funds when waiting on benefits approval or for the sale of their home to clear. Bridge loans can help them cover assisted living costs in the meantime. To learn more about loan terms and interest rates, seniors can call (888) 228-4500 to talk to an Elderlife Financial representative.   

    Veteran Benefits

    There are two veteran benefits that can help seniors pay for assisted living costs.

    Aid & Attendance

    The Aid & Attendance benefit offers aging veterans an increased monthly pension amount if they meet one of the following:



  • They’re bedridden
  • They require assistance to perform basic activities
  • They have visual acuity of 5/200 or less



  • Housebound

    The housebound benefit provides aging seniors with increased pension income if a permanent disability has confined them to their residence.

    The process of applying requires many forms and a few other determinations that the Delaware County local regional benefit office can guide veterans through. To apply for either of these programs, call (800) 827-1000.

 

 

Senior Centers

Delaware County is home to many senior centers, many of which are funded by COSA. These senior centers provide the local community with leisure activities, nutritious meals and cognitive stimulation programs.

Chester Senior Center
721 Hayes St, Chester, 19013
(610) 497-3550

Surrey at Hometown Senior Center
302 South Jackson St, Media, 19063
(610) 566-0505

Friendship Circle
1515 Landsdowne Ave, Darby, 19023
(610) 237-6222

Services for the Aging

The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) oversees the county’s service system for aging residents. The office provides seniors and caregivers with information and referrals and helps them find appropriate long-term supports. COSA also offers enrichment programs, ranging from domiciliary care to community transportation services.  The Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA)
206 Eddystone Avenue, Eddystone, PA 19022
(610) 490-1300

Veterans Affairs

Veterans residing in Delaware County can turn to the Delaware County Department of Veterans Affairs for assistance. The office can help veterans receive health and pension benefits, access life insurance programs and file appeals. 

Veterans Affairs – Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Government Center, Lobby – Room G3
201 W. Front St., Media, PA 19063
(610) 891-4646

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