
Compare Assisted Living around Philadelphia
The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.
| Brightview Devon | AL IL MC | Wayne | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
94
Rank
#240 / 555 | No |
74
Facility
74
PA AVG
46
Rank
#118 / 668 | Bh Brightview Devon Opco, LLC | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
83
Rank
#300 / 460 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 76.9%
Facility
76.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#340 / 482 | 71
Facility
71
PA AVG
63
Rank
#362 / 482 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#347 / 482 | Profit | 137
Facility
137
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#27 / 361 | 1.88 |
73.7%
Facility
73.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#208 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Plush Mills | AL IL RC | Wallingford | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
94
Rank
#306 / 555 | No |
34
Facility
34
PA AVG
46
Rank
#426 / 668 | Solera/Ship 1 Opco, LLC | 83
Facility
83
PA AVG
83
Rank
#233 / 460 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
PA AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 482 | 100%
Facility
100%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#465 / 482 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
63
Rank
#41 / 482 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#104 / 482 | Profit | - | - |
79.7%
Facility
79.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#138 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Haverford | AL HC MC | Haverford | 98
Facility
98
PA AVG
94
Rank
#231 / 555 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
PA AVG
46
Rank
#68 / 668 | Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC | 75
Facility
75
PA AVG
83
Rank
#338 / 460 | 13 | 8
Facility
8
PA AVG
4
Rank
#430 / 482 | 61.5%
Facility
61.5%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#185 / 482 | 61
Facility
61
PA AVG
63
Rank
#334 / 482 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#297 / 482 | Profit | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#136 / 361 | 1.75 |
49.0%
Facility
49.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#420 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The 501 | AL | Ambler (Willowmere) | 118
Facility
118
PA AVG
94
Rank
#146 / 555 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
PA AVG
46
Rank
#406 / 668 | Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
83
Rank
#220 / 460 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 80%
Facility
80%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#367 / 482 | 27
Facility
27
PA AVG
63
Rank
#174 / 482 | 5.4
Facility
5.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#340 / 482 | Profit | 129
Facility
129
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#37 / 361 | 1.40 |
78.0%
Facility
78.0%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#161 / 485 | 1 bed / 2 bed |
| Park Creek Place | AL MC RC | North Wales | 72
Facility
72
PA AVG
94
Rank
#340 / 555 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
PA AVG
46
Rank
#540 / 668 | North Wales Al/Mc, LLC | 86
Facility
86
PA AVG
83
Rank
#193 / 460 | 14 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 71.4%
Facility
71.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#288 / 482 | 45
Facility
45
PA AVG
63
Rank
#273 / 482 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#197 / 482 | Profit | 27
Facility
27
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#328 / 361 | 1.08 |
34.7%
Facility
34.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#476 / 485 | Studio / Suite |
| Allegria at the Oaks | AL IL MC RC | Bensalem | 95
Facility
95
PA AVG
94
Rank
#240 / 555 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
PA AVG
46
Rank
#329 / 668 | Bensalem Pch LLC | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
83
Rank
#425 / 460 | 13 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 69.2%
Facility
69.2%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#270 / 482 | 134
Facility
134
PA AVG
63
Rank
#430 / 482 | 10.3
Facility
10.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#440 / 482 | Profit | 117
Facility
117
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#52 / 361 | 1.77 |
69.5%
Facility
69.5%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#259 / 485 | 2 bed |
| Brightview East Norriton | AL IL MC | East Norriton | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
94
Rank
#251 / 555 | No |
38
Facility
38
PA AVG
46
Rank
#398 / 668 | Nh Bv East Norriton Tenant, LLC | 76
Facility
76
PA AVG
83
Rank
#326 / 460 | 14 | 4
Facility
4
PA AVG
4
Rank
#301 / 482 | 92.9%
Facility
92.9%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#461 / 482 | 90
Facility
90
PA AVG
63
Rank
#396 / 482 | 6.4
Facility
6.4
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#380 / 482 | Profit | 113
Facility
113
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#63 / 361 | 1.59 |
78.9%
Facility
78.9%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#147 / 485 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Terrace At Chestnut Hill | AL IL MC RC | Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill) | 122
Facility
122
PA AVG
94
Rank
#119 / 555 | No |
64
Facility
64
PA AVG
46
Rank
#184 / 668 | Abington Senior Care LLC | 64
Facility
64
PA AVG
83
Rank
#425 / 460 | 17 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#405 / 482 | 82.4%
Facility
82.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#392 / 482 | 105
Facility
105
PA AVG
63
Rank
#407 / 482 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#373 / 482 | Profit | 112
Facility
112
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#67 / 361 | 1.32 |
69.7%
Facility
69.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#257 / 485 | Studio |
| Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle | AL IL MC | Glen Riddle (263) | 153
Facility
153
PA AVG
94
Rank
#47 / 555 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
PA AVG
46
Rank
#603 / 668 | Mg Media Subtenant LLC | 85
Facility
85
PA AVG
83
Rank
#206 / 460 | 11 | 1
Facility
1
PA AVG
4
Rank
#110 / 482 | 72.7%
Facility
72.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#302 / 482 | 63
Facility
63
PA AVG
63
Rank
#345 / 482 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#359 / 482 | Profit | 116
Facility
116
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#53 / 361 | 1.35 |
56.2%
Facility
56.2%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#376 / 485 | Suite |
| Atria Center City | AL IL MC | Philadelphia (Center City) | 165
Facility
165
PA AVG
94
Rank
#39 / 555 | Yes |
96
Facility
96
PA AVG
46
Rank
#4 / 668 | Wg Center City Sh LLC | 69
Facility
69
PA AVG
83
Rank
#384 / 460 | 21 | 9
Facility
9
PA AVG
4
Rank
#448 / 482 | 71.4%
Facility
71.4%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#288 / 482 | 139
Facility
139
PA AVG
63
Rank
#433 / 482 | 6.6
Facility
6.6
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#387 / 482 | Profit | 170
Facility
170
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#6 / 361 | 1.35 |
67.3%
Facility
67.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#272 / 485 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Roxborough Home for Women | AL RC | Philadelphia (Roxborough) | 30
Facility
30
PA AVG
94
Rank
#537 / 555 | No |
87
Facility
87
PA AVG
46
Rank
#39 / 668 | Roxborough Home For Women Inc | 84
Facility
84
PA AVG
83
Rank
#220 / 460 | 8 | 2
Facility
2
PA AVG
4
Rank
#186 / 482 | 75%
Facility
75%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#315 / 482 | 74
Facility
74
PA AVG
63
Rank
#365 / 482 | 9.3
Facility
9.3
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#428 / 482 | Non-Profit | 17
Facility
17
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#354 / 361 | 1.06 |
53.3%
Facility
53.3%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#394 / 485 | Private Rooms |
| Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley | AL IL MC NH | Philadelphia (Northwest Philadelphia) | 79
Facility
79
PA AVG
94
Rank
#306 / 555 | No |
81
Facility
81
PA AVG
46
Rank
#73 / 668 | Stapeley Hall | 72
Facility
72
PA AVG
83
Rank
#362 / 460 | 10 | 3
Facility
3
PA AVG
4
Rank
#245 / 482 | 90%
Facility
90%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#447 / 482 | 125
Facility
125
PA AVG
63
Rank
#423 / 482 | 12.5
Facility
12.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#452 / 482 | Non-Profit | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#217 / 361 | 1.40 |
67.1%
Facility
67.1%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#275 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Paul’s Run Retirement Community | AL IL NH RC | Philadelphia (Bustleton) | 170
Facility
170
PA AVG
94
Rank
#36 / 555 | No |
66
Facility
66
PA AVG
46
Rank
#167 / 668 | Pauls Run Inc | - | - | - | - | - | - | Non-Profit | - | - |
95.4%
Facility
95.4%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#15 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Juniper Village at Bucks County | AL IL MC NH | Bensalem | 60
Facility
60
PA AVG
94
Rank
#399 / 555 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
PA AVG
46
Rank
#329 / 668 | Juniper Village At Bensalem Operations LLC | 59
Facility
59
PA AVG
83
Rank
#458 / 460 | 12 | 7
Facility
7
PA AVG
4
Rank
#405 / 482 | 91.7%
Facility
91.7%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#456 / 482 | 150
Facility
150
PA AVG
63
Rank
#439 / 482 | 12.5
Facility
12.5
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#452 / 482 | Profit | 68
Facility
68
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#187 / 361 | 1.66 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#278 / 485 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakwood Residence | AL NH RC | Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia) | 89
Facility
89
PA AVG
94
Rank
#263 / 555 | No |
71
Facility
71
PA AVG
46
Rank
#135 / 668 | Oakwood Residence LLC | 85
Facility
85
PA AVG
83
Rank
#206 / 460 | 5 | 5
Facility
5
PA AVG
4
Rank
#347 / 482 | 80%
Facility
80%
PA AVG
72.7%
Rank
#367 / 482 | 26
Facility
26
PA AVG
63
Rank
#165 / 482 | 5.2
Facility
5.2
PA AVG
5.7
Rank
#334 / 482 | Profit | 42
Facility
42
PA AVG
76.9
Rank
#285 / 361 | 1.14 |
41.6%
Facility
41.6%
PA AVG
68.8%
Rank
#454 / 485 | - |
Explore a truly relaxing stay with Brightview Devon located in the beautiful neighborhood of Wayne, PA. This esteemed senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of spacious and well-appointed accommodations based on the preferences or tastes of its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive premium care services and emergency assistance to ensure comfort and security within the community.
With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared gourmet meals, housekeeping and maintenance services, and transportation services. Participate in a full-packed calendar of social activities like outings and cultural events. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories within the beautifully created shared spaces of this community. With Brightview Devon, seniors can live a wonderful retirement.
Dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being, Plush Mills is a respected senior living community in Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, that offers independent living, personal care, and respite stays. Spend your days surrounded by purposely designed and snug residences in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. A kind and reliable team strives to ease seniors’ hassles by keeping their surroundings clean and creating care plans tailored to their needs and preferences.
With a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs, residents explore new interests and rekindle passions. Moreover, a wide selection of clubs is available for seniors to join to meet people with the same interests. Plush Mill is ideal for seniors hoping to live their golden years independently while still having a reliable community to look out for their needs.
Sunrise of Haverford is a senior living community located in Haverford, Pennsylvania, offering a variety of lifestyle options, accommodations, and floor plans for residents. The community provides engaging living, personalized care plans, and a wide range of convenient services and wellness-focused amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. Sunrise of Haverford offers both assisted living and memory care services, ensuring that seniors receive the support they require while maintaining their independence.
The assisted living option at Sunrise of Haverford is designed for seniors who need assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or medication management. The memory care community, on the other hand, specializes in providing care and support for individuals dealing with memory-related conditions like Alzheimer’s or dementia. The community is equipped with trained staff and offers engaging activities to promote well-being while ensuring a safe living environment. Sunrise of Haverford is committed to providing high-quality care and support to its residents, helping them live a fulfilling life in a comfortable and caring environment.
An upscale rental community in Amber, The 501 promotes independence in a centered assisted nursing. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care– its nursing home is most ideal to families who still want to be a few minutes away from their loved one. Its location is situated next to the Lindenwold Castle making the location a desired destination to visit. The upscale apartment is bagged as a luxury community because everything you need, The 501 has everything you require of.
As a luxurious senior living community, its apartment features are well-thought of: from the floor plans to the finishing details, the residential apartments are kept well-maintained to make seniors feel comfortable. Aside from its maintenance and housekeeping, its services that promote residents to stay active and move around allow for seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The luxury apartment also houses a pool, movie room, and an art studio just to name a few.
Nestled quietly in North Wales, PA, Park Creek Place is an inviting senior living community that offers personal care, memory care, and short term care. This pet-friendly community provides residents with safe and secure residences, ranging from studios and companion suites. Helping residents maintain their independence, the community offers 24-hour care and assistance.
At Park Creek Place, residents are provided with everything they need to stay active and engaged. From specialized programs and amenities to diverse calendar activities, residents will never run dry of things to do. Dining is made a pleasurable experience with chef-prepared meals that cater to unique dietary needs or preferences. Residents’ everyday chores such as housekeeping, laundry, and cooking are handled to provide them with plenty of time for enjoyment and relaxation.
Settled in the idyllic community of East Norriton, PA, the Brightview East Norriton is a vibrant senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations depending on their preferences. With a competent and trained team, this community ensures luxurious and premium services every resident deserves.
Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including daily chef-prepared gourmet dining, a cafe with coffee and snacks, newspapers and TV, a fully stocked library, arts and crafts, and hobbies room, and a fitness center with senior-friendly equipment. Maximize social interaction by visiting its upscale pub, and multi-purpose great rooms for events and gatherings. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Brightview East Norriton.
Allegria at the Oaks is a member of the renowned Allegria senior living group– the environment is expected to be a balance between convenience and security, where residents can feel comfortable in a community that is committed to putting them first. Allegria’s trusted reputation of providing resort-like hospitality is provided by professional staff that is dedicated to making residents’ lives easier, ensuring that they deliver their service with dignity and respect. As with any other Allegria community mission, management and staff make it a priority to help residents maintain their sense of individuality and independence.
Allegria at the Oaks’ environment is person-centered, so they do their best to maintain a level of service that is beneficial to the residents. The continuing care community offers personal care (housekeeping, ADLs, restaurant-style dining, etc.), memory care and Alzheimer’s support, and short-term and trial stay.
Experience an invigorating stay with the Terrace at Chesnut Hill located in Philadelphia, PA. This charming community offers assisted living and memory care services. Inviting and spacious accommodations are available based on its residents’ preferences. In terms of memory care, this community provides Lilac Trace Memory Care wherein certified dementia practitioners focus on the primary needs of those with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive conditions, with utmost kindness and compassion.
Enjoy its top-tier amenities and services, including restaurant-style dining with nutritious meals, wellness programs administered by a trained team of caregivers, the historic Philadelpia sceneries along with social activities within its beautiful spaces, and a sense of belonging with other residents. At the Terrace of Chestnut Hill, seniors are guaranteed a living experience worth remembering.
The Landing of Towamencin is located at 900 Towamencin Ave in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Situated within Montgomery County, approximately 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the facility operates within a suburban framework that limits pedestrian mobility. The location holds a Walk Score of 13, which necessitates consistent reliance on private vehicular transport for daily errands, a logistical reality for both residents and their families. The institution maintains a total capacity of 144 beds, with a current occupancy census of 87 residents, resulting in a utilization rate of 60 percent.
Regulatory oversight has identified specific inspection themes concerning medication administration protocols, fire-safety systems, and the accuracy of care planning and documentation. These observations span a spectrum from clinical practice to the readiness of the physical plant.
The available data depict a mid-sized facility within the Lansdale corridor that operates with significant surplus capacity. The documented inspection history highlights operational areas that require consistent management. The profile of The Landing of Towamencin suggests a facility navigating the typical logistical constraints of its suburban placement alongside the operational complexities of maintaining regulatory compliance within its designated capacity.
Discover an inviting senior living community at Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle in Glen Riddle, PA. The community offers independent living, personal care and memory care amidst 11.5 acres of the serene countryside. Residents can choose from 116 studio apartments with convenient access to a wealth of amenities and main services. With cooking, cleaning, and maintenance handled, residents have plenty of time to enjoy everything that the community has to offer.
Residents can maintain their independence while receiving just the right amount of care with personal care services, including assistance with bathing, medication, grooming, errands, and more. The community also offers a variety of wellness programs, stimulating activities and creative on-site physical and occupational therapy services to keep residents engaged and active. Amenities include lovely dining areas, well-stocked library, beauty salon, and beautiful walking paths and outdoor sitting areas for relaxation.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Philadelphia, PA
What is the average cost of assisted living in Philadelphia, PA?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Philadelphia, PA is approximately $5,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Philadelphia, PA?
Assisted living in Philadelphia, PA typically ranges from $4,800–$7,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Philadelphia, PA?
Assisted living facilities in Philadelphia, PA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Philadelphia, PA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~50–70 licensed assisted living facilities in Philadelphia, PA.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Pennsylvania?
Assisted living in Pennsylvania supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Pennsylvania?
Assisted living in Pennsylvania is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover assisted living?
Pennsylvania Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Pennsylvania) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.













