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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 27 assisted living communities in Philadelphia, PA using PA Depts. of Human Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in PA
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Avg Monthly Cost: $8,704The average monthly cost across facilities in Philadelphia, PA. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 56/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Philadelphia, PA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 97The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Philadelphia, PA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Philadelphia

Info below is compiled from the PA Depts. of Human Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Juniper Village at Bucks County
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bensalem
60
Facility 60
PA AVG 94
Rank #398 / 552
Yes
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 47
Rank #328 / 657
Juniper Village At Bensalem Operations LLC
59
Facility 59
PA AVG 83
Rank #466 / 468
12
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #403 / 478
92%
Facility 92%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #446 / 478
150
Facility 150
PA AVG 63
Rank #436 / 478
12.5
Facility 12.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #449 / 478
For-Profit
68
Facility 68
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #186 / 357
1.66 66.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Paul’s Run Retirement Community
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Philadelphia (Bustleton)
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 94
Rank #36 / 552
No
66
Facility 66
PA AVG 47
Rank #166 / 657
Pauls Run Inc------Non-Profit---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
Simpson House
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Philadelphia (Wynnefield Heights)
142
Facility 142
PA AVG 94
Rank #67 / 552
No
50
Facility 50
PA AVG 47
Rank #282 / 657
---------- 30.8% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
The 501
AL
IL
MC
Ambler (Willowmere)
118
Facility 118
PA AVG 94
Rank #144 / 552
Yes
37
Facility 37
PA AVG 47
Rank #405 / 657
Sblp Upper Dublin Opco LLC
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 83
Rank #221 / 468
5
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #358 / 478
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 63
Rank #164 / 478
5.4
Facility 5.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #333 / 478
For-Profit
129
Facility 129
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #37 / 357
1.40 78.0% 1 bed / 2 bed-
Brightview Devon
AL
IL
MC
Wayne
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 94
Rank #239 / 552
Yes
74
Facility 74
PA AVG 47
Rank #117 / 657
Bh Brightview Devon Opco, LLC
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 83
Rank #304 / 468
13
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
77%
Facility 77%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #331 / 478
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 63
Rank #358 / 478
5.5
Facility 5.5
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #341 / 478
For-Profit
137
Facility 137
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #27 / 357
1.88 73.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
AL
IL
MC
Glen Riddle (263)
153
Facility 153
PA AVG 94
Rank #47 / 552
Yes
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 47
Rank #602 / 657
Mg Media Subtenant LLC
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 83
Rank #207 / 468
11
1
Facility 1
PA AVG 4
Rank #108 / 478
73%
Facility 73%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #292 / 478
63
Facility 63
PA AVG 63
Rank #340 / 478
5.7
Facility 5.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #354 / 478
For-Profit
116
Facility 116
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #53 / 357
1.35 56.2% Suite-
Atria Center City
AL
IL
MC
Philadelphia (Center City)
165
Facility 165
PA AVG 94
Rank #39 / 552
Yes
96
Facility 96
PA AVG 47
Rank #4 / 657
Wg Center City Sh LLC
69
Facility 69
PA AVG 83
Rank #392 / 468
21
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 4
Rank #449 / 478
71%
Facility 71%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #273 / 478
139
Facility 139
PA AVG 63
Rank #430 / 478
6.6
Facility 6.6
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #383 / 478
For-Profit
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #6 / 357
1.35 67.3% Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Sunrise of Haverford
AL
HOS
MC
Haverford
98
Facility 98
PA AVG 94
Rank #230 / 552
Yes
82
Facility 82
PA AVG 47
Rank #67 / 657
Szr Haverford Al Opco LLC
75
Facility 75
PA AVG 83
Rank #345 / 468
13
8
Facility 8
PA AVG 4
Rank #430 / 478
62%
Facility 62%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #176 / 478
61
Facility 61
PA AVG 63
Rank #328 / 478
4.7
Facility 4.7
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #289 / 478
For-Profit
84
Facility 84
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #135 / 357
1.75 49.0% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Plush Mills
AL
IL
RC
Wallingford
79
Facility 79
PA AVG 94
Rank #305 / 552
No
34
Facility 34
PA AVG 47
Rank #425 / 657
Solera/Ship 1 Opco, LLC
83
Facility 83
PA AVG 83
Rank #234 / 468
4
0
Facility 0
PA AVG 4
Rank #1 / 478
100%
Facility 100%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #455 / 478
9
Facility 9
PA AVG 63
Rank #35 / 478
2.3
Facility 2.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #98 / 478
For-Profit-- 79.7% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Oakwood Residence
AL
RESC
RC
Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia)
89
Facility 89
PA AVG 94
Rank #262 / 552
No
71
Facility 71
PA AVG 47
Rank #134 / 657
Oakwood Residence LLC
85
Facility 85
PA AVG 83
Rank #207 / 468
5
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #344 / 478
80%
Facility 80%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #358 / 478
26
Facility 26
PA AVG 63
Rank #155 / 478
5.2
Facility 5.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #327 / 478
Profit
42
Facility 42
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #282 / 357
1.14 41.6% --
The Terrace At Chestnut Hill
AL
IL
MC
RC
Philadelphia (Chestnut Hill)
122
Facility 122
PA AVG 94
Rank #118 / 552
No
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 47
Rank #183 / 657
Abington Senior Care LLC
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 83
Rank #433 / 468
17
7
Facility 7
PA AVG 4
Rank #403 / 478
82%
Facility 82%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #380 / 478
105
Facility 105
PA AVG 63
Rank #404 / 478
6.2
Facility 6.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #369 / 478
For-Profit
112
Facility 112
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #67 / 357
1.32 69.7% Studio-
Atria Lafayette Hill
AL
IL
MC
Lafayette Hill
170
Facility 170
PA AVG 94
Rank #36 / 552
Yes
20
Facility 20
PA AVG 47
Rank #532 / 657
Sqr Opco LLC
67
Facility 67
PA AVG 83
Rank #408 / 468
31
6
Facility 6
PA AVG 4
Rank #376 / 478
74%
Facility 74%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #298 / 478
308
Facility 308
PA AVG 63
Rank #467 / 478
9.9
Facility 9.9
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #432 / 478
For-Profit
154
Facility 154
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #14 / 357
1.39 65.3% Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brightview East Norriton
AL
IL
MC
East Norriton
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 94
Rank #250 / 552
Yes
38
Facility 38
PA AVG 47
Rank #397 / 657
Nh Bv East Norriton Tenant, LLC
76
Facility 76
PA AVG 83
Rank #333 / 468
14
4
Facility 4
PA AVG 4
Rank #298 / 478
93%
Facility 93%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #451 / 478
90
Facility 90
PA AVG 63
Rank #393 / 478
6.4
Facility 6.4
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #376 / 478
For-Profit
113
Facility 113
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #63 / 357
1.59 78.9% 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Allegria at the Oaks
AL
IL
MC
RESC
Bensalem
95
Facility 95
PA AVG 94
Rank #239 / 552
Yes
46
Facility 46
PA AVG 47
Rank #328 / 657
Bensalem Pch LLC
64
Facility 64
PA AVG 83
Rank #433 / 468
13
5
Facility 5
PA AVG 4
Rank #344 / 478
69%
Facility 69%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #258 / 478
134
Facility 134
PA AVG 63
Rank #427 / 478
10.3
Facility 10.3
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #437 / 478
For-Profit
117
Facility 117
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #52 / 357
1.77 69.5% 2 bed-
Park Creek Place
AL
MC
RC
North Wales
72
Facility 72
PA AVG 94
Rank #339 / 552
Yes
19
Facility 19
PA AVG 47
Rank #539 / 657
North Wales Al/Mc, LLC
86
Facility 86
PA AVG 83
Rank #194 / 468
14
2
Facility 2
PA AVG 4
Rank #184 / 478
71%
Facility 71%
PA AVG 72.7%
Rank #273 / 478
45
Facility 45
PA AVG 63
Rank #263 / 478
3.2
Facility 3.2
PA AVG 5.7
Rank #186 / 478
For-Profit
27
Facility 27
PA AVG 76.9
Rank #325 / 357
1.08 34.7% Studio / Suite-
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Overview of The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

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.

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Overview of Atria Lafayette Hill

Situated on the edge of Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill community, the vibrant Atria Lafayette Hill offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. On its way to becoming the premier senior living in Philadelphia, Atria Lafayette Hill presents a sprightly filled ambiance– a sublime next home for you or your loved one. As a member of the Atria senior living group, Lafayette Hill is a forward-thinking community that has well-thought of features that will help every resident feel as if they belong. The continuum care community leads a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that is strategically located by neighboring shops and medical centers; also offering a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual. Atria Lafayette Hill approaches modern senior care through their person-centered service.  

Atria Lafayette Hill houses fully equipped amenities to help with the residents’ daily duties– movie theater, art studio, walking paths, and courtyards, are just a few of their forward-thinking amenities. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.

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Overview of Brightview East Norriton

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.

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Overview of Allegria at the Oaks

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. 

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Overview of Park Creek Place

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.

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Overview of Roxborough Home for Women

Founded in 1887, Roxborough Home for Women is a personal care home for women in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia at 601 Leverington Avenue. The 30-bed community operates a two-story building with private rooms and has a 53 percent occupancy with 16 residents. It has over 13 decades of experience providing care in a warm, supportive, home-like setting.

The property operates 24/7 with 17 staffers dedicated to resident support. Services include medication administration, assistance with daily personal needs, meals, laundry, and light housekeeping. Staff and volunteers engage residents in daily activities, fostering a sense of community among the women served. The home values dignity and individuality. It maintains a diverse and welcoming atmosphere where occupants stay independent while getting the support they need. Roxborough Home for Women sits in a really walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 87, so it’s easy for visiting family and residents to navigate the surrounding area on foot. The facility is near local hospitals, shopping, dining, and other neighborhood resources.

At the facility, regular state inspections monitor operational and care metrics.

For particular information regarding current pricing, payment options, and detailed daily programming, families can directly contact Roxborough Home for Women.

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Overview of Cathedral Village

Cathedral Village sits on East Cathedral Road in Philadelphia’s Roxborough neighborhood, part of Presbyterian Senior Living’s campus network. The 50-bed nursing unit is the clinical core of a larger continuing care community that also offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, home care, and respite stays. Jim Clancy serves as Executive Director. Chestnut Hill Hospital is 1.87 miles out, and the Walk Score of 69 puts the neighborhood in moderately walkable range.

Current occupancy in the nursing unit is 48%, with 24 of 50 beds filled and an average length of stay of 132 days. That puts Cathedral Village in mixed territory between short-stay rehab and longer-term placement.

Total nursing hours run 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day. Nurse aides carry 2 hours and 17 minutes of that; RNs and LPNs each contribute 41 minutes. The facility accepts Medicare and private pay.

The service line covers rehabilitation, personal care, transitional care, respite, end-of-life and comfort care, and an at-home services program for residents who move back into the community. On the amenity side, the campus includes an on-site Village College, an aquatic and fitness center, clay and fine arts studios, guest accommodations, and a beauty and barber salon. An active resident council is in place, and memory care is available on campus.

State inspections have tended to touch on areas including medication management, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service.

For residents and families navigating a post-acute discharge, a longer-term nursing placement, or a move through multiple care levels without leaving campus, Cathedral Village offers that full continuum in northwest Philadelphia with staffing numbers that lean aide-forward and a service array that extends beyond the nursing unit.

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Overview of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley

A community that strives in exceedingly making its residents comfortable, the Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday living.  A proud member of the Wesley Enhanced Living group, the Stapeley branch places integrity at the heart of its mission– personal care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and dementia care are all delivered with compassion and integrity. As its name suggests, the elegant senior living home aims to enhance and enrich the lives of residents of Wesley Enhanced Living.

Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley offers independent living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Their engaging activities and programs to name a few are the recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs available for residents to take part in at the library, media room, or outdoor social areas. Other services include housekeeping, concierge services, scheduled transportation, and worship services– to name a few of their highlighted community features.

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Overview of The Landing of Towamencin

The Landing of Towamencin is a senior living community situated at 900 Towamencin Avenue in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Operated by Towamencin Operating Company, LLC, the facility provides personal care, memory care, and respite services in Montgomery County, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia.

The 144-bed community currently runs at roughly 60 percent occupancy, serving 87 residents. For memory support, the community features a secured dementia care wing named Memory Lane, which holds up to 59 residents. Services include scheduled local transportation, weekly housekeeping, dining programs, and recreational and physical fitness activities. The property is pet-friendly and carries a walk score of 13, which indicates a car-dependent location where most daily errands and family visits require a vehicle.

Interested families can contact the Towamencin Avenue front desk directly to learn more about current floor plan options or to coordinate an in-person tour.

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Overview of Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme

Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme operates a residential care community located on Oxford Avenue in Philadelphia’s Burholme neighborhood. The building features a single-story layout, allowing residents to navigate between their private rooms and the common areas without climbing stairs.

The local neighborhood stands out for its high walkability, carrying a score of 81 out of 100. This urban setting makes it easy for staff, independent residents, and visiting families to reach local services, shops, and public transit on foot without needing a vehicle.

Prospective residents looking for an accessible neighborhood setting can reach out to the building manager to ask about room options and entry requirements. The daily program centers on providing routine lodging, shared meals, and personal care assistance.

Contact Wesley Enhanced Living Burholme

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.

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.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.