Best Assisted Living in Philadelphia, PA

Updated May 2026

We analyzed 16 homes in Philadelphia, PA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $5,300

National average: $5,600

Monthly cost range: $4,800–$7,400

National average: $3,400 – $8,200

Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12

National average: 1:6

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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

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Brightview Devon	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Wayne	95 Facility 95 PA AVG 95 Rank #243 / 555	No	74 Facility 74 PA AVG 46 Rank #118 / 668	Bh Brightview Devon Opco, LLC	13	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #187 / 481	76.9% Facility 76.9% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #339 / 481	71 Facility 71 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #361 / 481	5.5 Facility 5.5 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #346 / 481	Profit	137 Facility 137 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #27 / 361	1.88	73.7% Facility 73.7% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #209 / 495	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-
Sunrise of Haverford	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Haverford	98 Facility 98 PA AVG 95 Rank #233 / 555	Yes	82 Facility 82 PA AVG 46 Rank #68 / 668	Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC	13	8 Facility 8 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #429 / 481	61.5% Facility 61.5% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #184 / 481	61 Facility 61 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #333 / 481	4.7 Facility 4.7 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #296 / 481	Profit	84 Facility 84 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #136 / 361	1.75	49.0% Facility 49.0% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #421 / 495	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	A+
The 501	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Ambler (Willowmere)	118 Facility 118 PA AVG 95 Rank #149 / 555	Yes	37 Facility 37 PA AVG 46 Rank #406 / 668	Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC	5	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #187 / 481	80% Facility 80% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #366 / 481	27 Facility 27 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #173 / 481	5.4 Facility 5.4 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #339 / 481	Profit	129 Facility 129 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #37 / 361	1.40	78.0% Facility 78.0% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #162 / 495	1 bed / 2 bed	-
Allegria at the Oaks	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Bensalem	95 Facility 95 PA AVG 95 Rank #243 / 555	Yes	46 Facility 46 PA AVG 46 Rank #329 / 668	Bensalem Pch LLC	13	5 Facility 5 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #347 / 481	69.2% Facility 69.2% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #269 / 481	134 Facility 134 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #429 / 481	10.3 Facility 10.3 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #439 / 481	Profit	117 Facility 117 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #52 / 361	1.77	69.5% Facility 69.5% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #260 / 495	2 bed	-
Brightview East Norriton	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	East Norriton	90 Facility 90 PA AVG 95 Rank #254 / 555	No	38 Facility 38 PA AVG 46 Rank #398 / 668	Nh Bv East Norriton Tenant, LLC	14	4 Facility 4 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #301 / 481	92.9% Facility 92.9% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #460 / 481	90 Facility 90 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #395 / 481	6.4 Facility 6.4 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #379 / 481	Profit	113 Facility 113 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #63 / 361	1.59	78.9% Facility 78.9% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #148 / 495	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-
The Hill at Whitemarsh	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Lafayette Hill	52 Facility 52 PA AVG 95 Rank #433 / 555	No	0 Facility 0 PA AVG 46 Rank #664 / 668	Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community	7	1 Facility 1 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #111 / 481	71.4% Facility 71.4% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #287 / 481	22 Facility 22 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #126 / 481	3.1 Facility 3.1 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #191 / 481	Non-Profit	31 Facility 31 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #318 / 361	1.24	48.1% Facility 48.1% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #426 / 495	Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed / 3 bed	-
The Terrace At Chestnut Hill	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill)	122 Facility 122 PA AVG 95 Rank #121 / 555	No	64 Facility 64 PA AVG 46 Rank #184 / 668	Abington Senior Care LLC	17	7 Facility 7 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #404 / 481	82.4% Facility 82.4% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #391 / 481	105 Facility 105 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #406 / 481	6.2 Facility 6.2 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #372 / 481	Profit	112 Facility 112 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #67 / 361	1.32	69.7% Facility 69.7% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #258 / 495	Studio	-
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Glen Riddle (263)	153 Facility 153 PA AVG 95 Rank #49 / 555	Yes	9 Facility 9 PA AVG 46 Rank #603 / 668	Mg Media Subtenant LLC	11	1 Facility 1 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #111 / 481	72.7% Facility 72.7% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #301 / 481	63 Facility 63 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #344 / 481	5.7 Facility 5.7 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #358 / 481	Profit	116 Facility 116 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #53 / 361	1.35	56.2% Facility 56.2% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #377 / 495	Suite	-
Roxborough Home for Women	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Philadelphia (Roxborough)	30 Facility 30 PA AVG 95 Rank #538 / 555	No	87 Facility 87 PA AVG 46 Rank #39 / 668	Roxborough Home For Women Inc	8	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #187 / 481	75% Facility 75% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #314 / 481	74 Facility 74 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #364 / 481	9.3 Facility 9.3 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #427 / 481	Non-Profit	17 Facility 17 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #354 / 361	1.06	53.3% Facility 53.3% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #395 / 495	Private Rooms	-
Holland Village	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Holland (Southampton)	66 Facility 66 PA AVG 95 Rank #372 / 555	Yes	8 Facility 8 PA AVG 46 Rank #611 / 668	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	73.2% Facility 73.2% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #214 / 495	-	-
Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)	-	No	81 Facility 81 PA AVG 46 Rank #73 / 668	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Newtown (Durham Road)	130 Facility 130 PA AVG 95 Rank #91 / 555	No	15 Facility 15 PA AVG 46 Rank #568 / 668	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	92.0% Facility 92.0% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #37 / 495	-	A+
Sweet Haven Assisted Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Philadelphia (Frankford)	-	No	87 Facility 87 PA AVG 46 Rank #39 / 668	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Private / Shared Rooms	-
Wellington at Hershey’s Mill	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	West Chester (Bradford Hills)	114 Facility 114 PA AVG 95 Rank #163 / 555	No	37 Facility 37 PA AVG 46 Rank #406 / 668	Arhc Whwchpa01 Trs LLC	-	-	-	-	-	Profit	-	-	-	Studio / 1 Bed	-
Symphony Square	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Bala Cynwyd (Bala)	64 Facility 64 PA AVG 95 Rank #386 / 555	No	65 Facility 65 PA AVG 46 Rank #178 / 668	Bala Cynwyd Operating LP	11	4 Facility 4 PA AVG 3.3 Rank #301 / 481	81.8% Facility 81.8% PA AVG 64.7% Rank #389 / 481	89 Facility 89 PA AVG 62.2 Rank #394 / 481	8.1 Facility 8.1 PA AVG 4.9 Rank #407 / 481	Profit	62 Facility 62 PA AVG 76.7 Rank #210 / 361	1.48	65.6% Facility 65.6% PA AVG 67.8% Rank #289 / 495	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-

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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.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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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.

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