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Overview of Cathedral Village

Cathedral Village provides nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is a Life Plan Community, bringing several levels of care together so a resident whose needs change may be able to move between them without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 50 beds.

Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day. Hospice care and the End of Life and Comfort Care program focus on comfort at the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Medicare is accepted for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay is also accepted. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet at the community. The range of care may make Cathedral Village a good fit for someone who wants independent living now but may need assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing later, as well as for someone already needing one of those services.

Residents can use the Aquatic and Fitness Center, take classes through the On Site Village College, and work in the Clay and Fine Arts Studios. Rehabilitation services are available through the community’s care offerings, and the Beauty and Barber Salon provides on site grooming.

The area has a Walk Score of 69, making it somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete select nearby tasks independently.

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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.

Starting Price $4,395/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of McCallum Assisted Life

McCallum Assisted Life provides assisted living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with help available for daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Residents live in private or semi private rooms, and the 48 bed community may suit someone seeking a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Private rooms offer an individual living space, while semi private rooms suit a resident who wants to share a room. A salon provides on site beauty and barber care, and the gardens and outdoor spaces give residents places to spend time outside.

Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy or help during recovery, while a doctor on staff provides physician oversight. Residents who wish to worship within the community can attend multi denominational religious services, and Wilmatt operates McCallum Assisted Life. With a Walk Score of 73 out of 100, the area falls in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently for nearby errands.

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Overview of Paul’s Run Retirement Community

Welcoming guests and residents with its spacious accommodation in Belmont Ave., Philadelphia PA, Paul’s Run Retirement Community is a remarkable retirement community that offers Independent Living, Personal Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehab, and Respite Care. Ensuring that the residents are comfortable, Paul’s Run features a variety of floor plans ranging from studio rooms to 2-bedroom suites. 

The amenities of Paul’s Run include a library, computer room, salons and barbershops, gardens, and outside patios which allow the residents to enjoy their time alone or with friends. Fostering stronger bonds with friends and the community, Paul’s Run orchestrates social events, recreational activities, and programs on art and fitness. As a non-profit Lutheran community, Paul’s Run has been providing quality and practical care since 1981. With respect to individuality, the residents may choose a retirement plan that suits their preferences and needs, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction.

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Overview of Wellington at Hershey’s Mill

Peacefully settled in West Chester, PA, Wellington at Hershey’s Mill is a blissful senior living community that offers a range of care options including Independent Living, Personal Care, Memory Care, and Respite Care. For over 15 years, the community has been a pillar of comfort and convenience with their well-designed accommodations and comprehensive services. With 24-hour support and assistance provided by a dedicated team, residents enjoy immediate response to their needs.

Residents here can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with amenities such as an aquatic center, fitness center, and various social activities, ensuring they remain active and engaged. With on-site physicians, a beauty and barber shop, a bistro, and a library, residents have everything they need within reach. The award-winning Embrace Memory Care program offers specialized support for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, while the Personal Care service provides assistance with daily activities, ensuring every resident’s well-being.

Starting Price $5,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Simpson House

2101 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Overview of Simpson House

Simpson House provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Philadelphia, PA. Assisted living supports help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing on site. Independent living offers private living without daily care, so the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community.

Simpson House has 142 beds, with studios, one-bedroom layouts, and two-bedroom layouts available. The larger option can accommodate two people moving together. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when a person’s savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. A Walk Score of 50 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot while other trips may require transportation.

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Taylor’s Personal Care Home

2113-15 West Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Overview of Taylor’s Personal Care Home

Taylor’s Personal Care Home provides assisted living and residential care in Philadelphia, PA. The home opened in 1968 and has 37 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its residential care serves individuals with mental health disorders and disabilities, so it may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised support in a smaller setting.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks and medication routines. The residential care setting supports people with mental health disorders and disabilities, while around the clock supervision provides ongoing oversight. Medication management is available for residents who need help following their prescribed medication routines.

Medical support comes to the community regularly. A certified physician and a certified podiatrist make monthly visits, providing recurring medical and foot care appointments without requiring residents to leave for those visits. A certified phlebotomist and LPN is on staff, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need them.

Transportation is available for resident needs outside the home. The community has a Walk Score of 85, classified as very walkable. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Holland Village

Holland Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and respite care in Holland, PA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home, or skilled nursing, care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care supports a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community as those needs change. Holland Village has 66 beds, giving families a clear picture of its licensed capacity.

The starting price is $2,160 per month, with a $59,000 entry fee and a $2,160 monthly base fee. Admission therefore involves both an upfront charge and ongoing monthly costs. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Residents can use the pool, salon, enclosed garden courtyard, transportation, and rehabilitation services, and pets are allowed.

Starting Price $2,160/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Sweet Haven Assisted Living

Experience exceptional care from Sweet Haven Assisted Living, a distinct community in Philadelphia, PA, along Oxford Avenue, offering assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community takes care of housekeeping, laundry, and other daily activities, providing residents a worry-free retirement.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially connected with fun recreational activities and enriching programs. There’s no need to worry about mealtimes, with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to dietary needs and preferences. With its exceptional services and cozy amenities, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need.

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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.

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Assisted Living in Philadelphia at a glance

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: 98The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Philadelphia, PA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90