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The price was great and overall it was a decent place. The rooms were bright and a good size. Some of the staff were so wonderful. My mom complained about the food. The facility was clean but older. It was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Dedicated to yesterday's traditions and today's conveniences! Springfield Residences is an assisted and independent living community located in beautiful Chestnut Hill. Our elegant country campus is easily accessible to both Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. Call today to tour our lovely...
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My sister suffers from Alzheimer's. She is still at a stage where she can dress herself and care for herself but is beyond being trusted with a stove, driving or navigating on her own. We found the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The mission of Roxborough Home for Women is to provide superior personal care services in a nurturing, caring, and homelike environment. Our belief is that such surroundings create a lifestyle in which each woman's dignity is respected and her individuality is valued; a lifestyle that preserves...
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McCallum Assisted Living may certainly not be the newest, shiny and modern community but it is nice and we have been very pleased with the staff. It is clean but it is just an older building. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
McCallum Assisted Living is a personal care facility dedicated to assisting residents with physical, mental and emotional needs.  Skilled staff provides continuous personal care.
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Penn Home is an older community but its very good and the people there were very nice, and it was kept pretty clean. The care services were good, however the food was average. There wasn't a huge variety of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Penn Home is a non profit personal care retirement residence located in the Fishtown/Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1848 as the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women, the Home continues its charitable heritage today by offering an affordable option in...
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I recommend this community. Sonya does a great job running the community. The food is fine for my loved one. The room is a basic room. The furniture was provided. The community has a great...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Haskins House is a senior community provides seniors with a spacious community that is located in the quiet area of Secane, PA. This community gives residents the opportunity to relax and enjoy their life, providing them with a great place to live and the caring help that they need. Secane has...
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As any family member, I never thought I would have to put my mom into a facility, but 3years ago I did and so happy that I chose Brandywine Living. And I looked at alot of places. The rooms are nice &...
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.
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 only steps away, 24...
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This transition has been not an easy one for my mother but the staff at the Bright View have been incredible. She’s finally participating in activities and engaging with other residents.
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 on East Germantown Pike in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Brightview East Norriton is the area's only full-service, rental retirement community. This inviting community brings together the best apartments and convenient services for Independent Living as well as support and care for...
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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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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My mom is a newer resident at Brightview Wayne and everything has been great so far. The staff seem very responsive, she likes the food and the move in process was smooth.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Robinson Personal Care Home is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a very busy city and home to about 1.5 million people. Residents can find a host of activities to partake in, including going to restaurants, doing their shopping, going to games, concerts and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Spears Personal Care is a family owned Personal Care Boarding Home in Philadelphia. We have provided care for seniors, mental health, Alzheimer's and disabled residents for over 10 years. We feel that the greatest asset we can offer our residents is to care for them as we would our own family....
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
At Cathedral Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally located near the Plymouth/Whitemarsh area of Montgomery County in the Roxborough community of Northwest Philadelphia, we are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
At Cathedral Village, you have the flexibility to create your own experience. All of our senior living services are available as you need them in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally located near the Plymouth/Whitemarsh area of Montgomery County in the Roxborough community of Northwest Philadelphia, we are...
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The chef was excellent. The food was specially made and they could accommodate dietary needs. The care was wonderful. a great staff team. and always at least one nurse on site. They had 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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Bala Cynwyd, PA

The average cost of senior living in Bala Cynwyd is $5,258 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bridgeport, PA with an average of $5,139 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bala Cynwyd, PA vs. nearby cities

Bala Cynwyd, PA
$5,258/mo
$5,247/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bala Cynwyd, PA vs. the state and national average

Bala Cynwyd, PA
$5,258/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bala Cynwyd vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,258/mo
$6,047/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bala Cynwyd, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,463/mo
Studio
$5,419/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,954/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,205/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bala Cynwyd, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bala Cynwyd.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bala Cynwyd

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bala Cynwyd

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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Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

Fountain View at Logan Square in Philadelphia, PA

4.1
It's great, it's a very convenient location for us. The staff are great, they're very friendly and welcoming. Overall it's a really good experience.

Bala Cynwyd review score based on 241 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 241 reviews of 57 Bala Cynwyd assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bala Cynwyd review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Bala Cynwyd review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Bala Cynwyd, PA57 facilities
8.3
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Millbourne, PA67 facilities

Review subcategories for Bala Cynwyd assisted living

When assisted living 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 241 reviews of 57 Bala Cynwyd assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bala Cynwyd resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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4.1
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Bala Cynwyd assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bala Cynwyd assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bala Cynwyd, 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 Bala Cynwyd assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bala Cynwyd that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bala Cynwyd, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bala Cynwyd assisted living

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 Bala Cynwyd Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bala Cynwyd, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.9%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bala Cynwyd assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bala Cynwyd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bala Cynwyd, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bala Cynwyd assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bala Cynwyd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bala Cynwyd, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bala Cynwyd assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bala Cynwyd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bala Cynwyd, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bala Cynwyd

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bala Cynwyd protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Traditions of Cross Keys, The Birches at Newtown and Azalea at Cinnaminson are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 75 assisted living facilities near Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania are Traditions of Cross Keys, The Birches at Newtown and Oxford Crossings. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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