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Senior Living in Philadelphia, PA: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs

Senior living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania spans 4 verified communities and 260 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, and Chester counties in Pennsylvania, plus New Castle County in Delaware, plus Cecil County in Maryland, plus Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, and Salem counties in New Jersey. Published starting rates at featured communities run $4,970–$5,838 per month, 75 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 74+ in total. 368 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.

Compare 4 verified communities

Every community below has testimonials from recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.

CommunityLocationCare typesStarting pricePhone-verified testimonialsCMS rating
The Addison of Lindsay PlacePennsville, NJAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $5,049/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
Wellington at Hershey's MillWest Chester, PAAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $4,970/mo20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
Woodbridge PlacePhoenixville, PAAssisted LivingMemory CareNot published20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026—
The Addison of Woodbourne PlaceLevittown, PAAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled NursingFrom $5,838/mo14 verifiedlatest Jul 2026—

Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.

All senior living in Philadelphia: 368 licensed communities by county

Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, and Chester counties in Pennsylvania, plus New Castle County in Delaware, plus Cecil County in Maryland, plus Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, and Salem counties in New Jersey, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.

Also listed from public records: 6 independent living, life plan or 55+ communities and 257 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.

Montgomery County, PA 75 communities

Bucks County, PA 53 communities

Chester County, PA 51 communities

Philadelphia County, PA 45 communities

Delaware County, PA 37 communities

New Castle County, DE 24 communities

Burlington County, NJ 21 communities

Camden County, NJ 20 communities

Cecil County, MD 19 communities

Gloucester County, NJ 19 communities

Salem County, NJ 4 communities

How much does senior living cost in Philadelphia?

Verified starting rates at featured Philadelphia communities range from $4,970 per month at Wellington at Hershey's Mill (assisted living) to $5,838 at The Addison of Woodbourne Place (assisted living and memory care). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.

Care typeTypical Philadelphia rangeWhat it covers
Independent living$3,000 – $4,500Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional
Assisted living$4,500 – $6,500Daily personal care, meals, medication management
Memory care$5,500 – $8,000Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff
Skilled nursingPayer-based24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay

Ranges reflect published rates at verified Philadelphia-area communities plus operator-published market rates, November 2026. Pennsylvania’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.

What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Philadelphia?

75 of the 260 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Philadelphia metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.

Facility ↕Location ↕CMS rating ↕Beds ↕Operator ↕
Fair Acres Geriatric CenterLima, PA★★★★★ 5/5778Independent
Neshaminy Manor HomeWarrington, PA★★★★★ 5/5360Independent
Pocopson HomeWest Chester, PA★★★★★ 5/5275Independent
Gwynedd Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterLansdale, PA★★★★★ 5/5181Colev Gestetner
Delaware Valley Veteran's HomePhiladelphia, PA★★★★★ 5/5171Independent
Atlas Rehabilitation & Healthcare at West DeptforWest Deptford, NJ★★★★★ 5/5156Atlas Healthcare
Complete Care at MarcellaBurlington, NJ★★★★★ 5/5150Complete Care
Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation CenterElkins Park, PA★★★★★ 5/5150Saber Healthcare Group
Rosewood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterBroomall, PA★★★★★ 5/5146Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services
Phoebe Richland HccRichlandtown, PA★★★★★ 5/5143Independent
Simpson House, Belmont AvenuePhiladelphia, PA★★★★★ 5/5142Independent
Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterBuckingham, PA★★★★★ 5/5130Prestige Healthcare Administrative Services
Little Flower ManorDarby, PA★★★★★ 5/5127Independent
Rehab at ShannondellAudubon, PA★★★★★ 5/5120Independent
The Lafayette-RedeemerPhiladelphia, PA★★★★★ 5/5120Independent

Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.

Which Philadelphia areas have senior living?

Senior living in the Philadelphia metro is spread across Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, and Chester counties in Pennsylvania, plus New Castle County in Delaware, plus Cecil County in Maryland, plus Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, and Salem counties in New Jersey. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.

Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia (92)
  • West Chester (14)
  • Lansdale (12)
  • Langhorne (12)
  • Media (12)
  • Doylestown (9)
  • Newtown (9)
  • Glen Mills (8)
  • Warminster (7)

New Jersey

  • Voorhees (13)
  • Cherry Hill (12)
  • Moorestown (9)
  • Sewell (8)
  • Marlton (6)
  • Burlington (5)
  • Camden (4)
  • Woodbury (4)
  • Williamstown (3)

Delaware

  • Wilmington (26)
  • Newark (12)
  • Hockessin (6)
  • Middletown (3)
  • Greenville (1)
  • New Castle (1)

Maryland

  • Elkton (10)
  • Port Deposit (3)
  • Rising Sun (2)
  • Perryville (2)
  • Colora (2)
  • Northeast (1)
  • Conowingo (1)
  • North East (1)

How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid

  1. We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
  2. Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
  3. Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. Of the 74 on this page, 60 are five-star and 14 are four-star. None were removed.

How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →

Recent verified testimonials from Philadelphia families

★★★★

“This place has been great for our family because we don't have to worry about my mother; she's getting everything she needs. Management has been very helpful, and the front desk takes care of anything I email about. Every time I visit, her clothes are folded and put away, everything is clean,…”

Donna Filippone · Aug 2026 · The Addison of Lindsay Placephone-verified
★★★★★

“Management is doing a wonderful job, and I like that the director comes into the dining room at night to talk to people. The servers do a great job, and if you can't find something to eat on that menu, something's wrong with you. There are all kinds of things to do. The housekeepers always do a…”

Betty Stewart · Aug 2026 · Wellington at Hershey's Millphone-verified
★★★★★

“The woman at the front desk runs the place great. My mom seems to like the food and rarely complains about it, and there are plenty of options on the menu. They have a lot of activities, and she uses every one of them; she loves people. The place looks clean. I'm very happy with the care. They…”

Ruth Farmer · Aug 2026 · Woodbridge Placephone-verified
★★★★★

“Everything has been great so far, with no complaints. Management has been great. They have great activities, like a happy hour, a Father's Day picnic and an ice cream social; they always have something going on. My mother-in-law's room is very clean, and they lent her furniture and moved it in…”

Margaret Dingman · Jul 2026 · The Addison of Woodbourne Placephone-verified

Assisted living and memory care by city

Philadelphia senior living questions, answered

Most states, including Pennsylvania, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.

Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.

Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 75 Philadelphia-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.

Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.

Yes. All 74 testimonials on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited, including the four-star testimonials.

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