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Photo of Sunrise of Lafayette Hill
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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67 reviews
9.8
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67 reviews
5 star
71%
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18%
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We came to the Fiesta party and it was such a great time! The decorations were very nice and the food was delicious! The staff were smiling, welcoming, and made the atmosphere so enjoyable. We will...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...
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Photo of Sunrise of Granite Run
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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71 reviews
9.3
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71 reviews
5 star
52%
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26%
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When the previous facility wouldn't take her back after she fell out of her wheelchair, Sunrise made arrangements to have her moved and got her a different wheelchair and all the equipment she needed.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.3
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50 reviews
9.3
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50 reviews
5 star
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23%
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The staff is very good. They are very caring and just nice people. The food is also very good with several selections each day. The activities are also good. They do lots of things for the memory care people...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Combine amazing service, great friends, and resort-level amenities and you’ve got the perfect recipe for all the comforts of home. Merrill Gardens at Glen Mills offers Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care all in one campus for flexibility and convenience.With amenities like a...
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Photo of Sunrise of Haverford
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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38 reviews
9.5
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38 reviews
5 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Haverford is located conveniently in the heart of the Main Line and just minutes from Suburban Square Shopping Center and both Lankenau and Bryn Mawr hospitals. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of...
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9.4
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53 reviews
9.4
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53 reviews
5 star
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Arbor Terrace Willistown has been a wonderful home for our loved one. The staff is caring and attentive, and they truly treat residents like family. The community is warm, welcoming, and filled with engaging...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arbor Terrace Willistown offers quality personal care and dementia care in West Chester, Pennsylvania. We honor individuality and celebrate each person's unique life through deep connections with our residents and families. We create delightful surprises and meaningful moments within a safe and...
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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70 reviews
8.9
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70 reviews
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Most of the staff have been at Truewood a long time, which speaks volumes to me. They genuinely care about their residents! And there are wonderful volunteers who do special events that stand out (like a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There are assisted living facilities. And then there's Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle. One reason why our community is such a special place to live is that we understand every family wants the very best for loved ones.As a company that is family-operated, our commitment is to each resident...
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6.9
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95 reviews
6.9
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95 reviews
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Based on the experience we have had so far, I would give a 5 to all the categories. We have had all good experiences with Rose Tree and Mom is very happy there. We would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you think of assisted living and memory care, what do you see? If cookie-cutter apartments, quiet hallways, bland food and stereotypical activities come to mind, then think again. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more...
Photo of Sunrise of Newtown Square
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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53 reviews
8.6
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53 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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It's one of the hardest times in your life. My mom was already pretty sick. The staff were mostly very nice. It was nice to visit, the person behind the desk always there to greet you etc. There were a few...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized care services. From...
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11 Photo available
8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
5 star
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I found the staff, from the administration to, especially, the individual caregivers to be committed and caring to the residents. They showed great patience and kindness to the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are excited to share Impressions Memory Care at Bryn Mawr Village Senior Living Community with you and thank you for your interest!Our community is in an excellent location surrounded by well-established communities, where so many of our group know of each other or find they are meeting a new...
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1111 Photos available
7.2
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44 reviews
7.2
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44 reviews
5 star
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Thanks to the wonderful symphony Square staff starting with Susan smoothing out a bumpy road, followed by [name removed] with her kindness and her attention to detail, and [name removed] in the back office...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in the heart of Lower Merion, Symphony Square at Bala is a suburban senior living community located near Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Jefferson University Hospital and HUP as well as Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center , King of Prussia Mall, Fairmount Park and Philadelphia...
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Photo of Simpson House, a CCRC
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8.6
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22 reviews
8.6
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22 reviews
5 star
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My mother has been in independent living at Simpson House for several months now. While it has been a significant change for her, I could not have asked the staff and residents to be more supportive with her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Simpson House is conveniently located at the corner of Belmont and Monument Avenues and overlooks beautiful Fairmont Park. Simpson House was founded in 1865 to attend to the needs of older persons in the community after the Civil War. This unbroken chain of caring exists today as we provide a...
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Photo of The Quadrangle
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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37 reviews
8.6
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37 reviews
5 star
42%
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17%
3 star
10%
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I moved here four months ago during a stressful period — my husband was on hospice and passed only a few weeks later. Everyone was warmly supportive and welcoming. I have made many new friends and have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Quadrangle, situated on 74 beautifully landscaped acres on Philadelphia's Main Line, is an independent full-service community meeting needs of seniors like you since 1986. The community is ideal for seniors who desire an active lifestyle. Residents enjoy gracious apartment accommodations, a...
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Photo of Asbury Ivy Gables
1010 Photos available
8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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10 reviews
5 star
70%
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They take great care of me and it would be hard to find somewhere else. Every time I need something they are "Johny on the Spot" I will be here for 3 years this August and feels like home!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Wilmington, DE, Ivy Gables is proud to be a trusted choice for senior living, assisted living, and memory care in New Castle County, Delaware. Owned and operated by George and Tammy Loudon for many decades, Ivy Gables was acquired by Asbury Communities, Inc., in December 2023.Asbury...
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Photo of Chestnut Ridge Wallingford
1010 Photos available
9.2
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30 reviews
9.2
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30 reviews
5 star
43%
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26%
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21%
2 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Chestnut Ridge Wallingford is located in beautiful and historic Wallingford, Pennsylvania. Residents and guests alike enjoy our proximity to Chester Park, Taylor Arboretum and the Ridley Creek, all of which can be seen from our community. Natural beauty is enjoyed year round and residents enjoy a...
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Photo of The Hearth at Drexel
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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14 reviews
8.4
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14 reviews
5 star
54%
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33%
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13%
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I'm happy I chose it for my Mom- it's a great fit and really good care. We picked this community because of the location and size of the residence.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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We recently had experienced a loss in our family that required immediate placement for my mom. I looked at several communities and almost gave up hope that we would find something both nice and affordable...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Residences of Chestnut Ridge and Belvedere Center are two Genesis HealthCare facilities that offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing Care across the street from one another. The Residences of Chestnut Ridge option offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mom has been here 14 years. My mom went in here independent and loved it and has since then moved to more care. She gets involved in so many activities. We have eaten here many times and the food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Dunwoody Village is a continuing care retirement community located on 83 acres in Newton Square, PA. Founded in 1924, Dunwoody has always been a community where excellent healthcare is a priority. We expanded our assisted living accommodations to meet the growing needs of seniors who require...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
7.0
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7.0
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Staff are wonderful. Activities wonderful. Food is good but could be better. Kitchen service is slow. The carpeting needs to be replaced in common areas. Individual room are spacious, clean and very nice.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Life is beautiful at Brandywine Senior Living.  We have luxurious individual suites with a private bath and kitchen area.  Meanwhile, on the other side of your door are services to meet your needs, and entertainment to enliven your spirit.  With on-site–not–on–call licensed nurses...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Swarthmore, PA

The average cost of senior living in Swarthmore is $6,091 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Village Green-Green Ridge, PA with an average of $5,940 per month.

Memory care costs in Swarthmore, PA, vs. nearby cities

Swarthmore, PA
$6,091/mo
$6,117/mo
$6,086/mo

Memory care costs in Swarthmore, PA, vs. state and national averages

Swarthmore, PA
$6,091/mo
U.S. national average
$5,339/mo

Memory care costs in Swarthmore, PA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,091/mo

Memory care costs in Swarthmore, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,063/mo
Studio
$5,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,320/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,953/mo

Senior living costs in Swarthmore vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Swarthmore, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwarthmore, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,091/mo$5,400/mo$5,339/mo
Assisted Living$5,263/mo$4,283/mo$4,587/mo
Independent Living$4,476/mo$4,165/mo$4,064/mo
Memory Care
Swarthmore, PA:$6,091/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,400/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Assisted Living
Swarthmore, PA:$5,263/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,283/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Independent Living
Swarthmore, PA:$4,476/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,165/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Swarthmore

Recent reviews for memory care in Swarthmore

Brandywine at Senior Suites in East Norriton, PA

5.0
First, you need to see this facility. They did a major renovation and it looks so different. It has been modernized and looks amazing. My Mom has been at Brandywine for a few years. It is a tough decision to make when your loved one needs more care than what you can give. The apartments are ...
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Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC in Coatesville, PA

4.5
My mother has lived at Freedom Village since 1999, first in a beautiful condo, next in Assisted Living and finally in Skilled Care for the last 5 years. She is now 96 years old, legally blind, hard of hearing, and has advanced dementia. She spends most of her time in a wheelchair and is happy ...
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The Residence at Chadds Ford in Glen Mills, PA

5.0
I would definitely recommend this community. It is brand new and extremely clean. The community has everything my mom needs. The staff is very friendly, kind, and attentive. The communication is great and they have built a relationship with us.

Swarthmore review score based on 135 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 135 reviews of 22 Swarthmore memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Swarthmore review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Swarthmore review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Swarthmore, PA22 facilities
8.9
Rutledge, PA28 facilities
8.9
Morton, PA29 facilities

Review subcategories for Swarthmore memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 135 reviews of 22 Swarthmore memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Swarthmore resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Swarthmore, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Swarthmore memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swarthmore memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swarthmore, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Swarthmore memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Swarthmore that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swarthmore, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.2%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.2%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swarthmore memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Swarthmore Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swarthmore, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swarthmore memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Swarthmore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swarthmore, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.9%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Swarthmore memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Swarthmore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swarthmore, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swarthmore memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Swarthmore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swarthmore, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.1%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.1%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59.1%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Cross Keys, Azalea at Cinnaminson and Sunrise of Lafayette Hill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 28 memory care facilities near Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Cross Keys, Sunrise of Lafayette Hill and Morningside House of Collegeville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 28 memory care facilities near you in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania ranges from $151 to $15070. The average Memory Care cost in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is $6,091. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania typically starts at $151. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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