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Whitemarsh House, a personal care residence, belongs to a quiet neighborhood in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. We specialize in caring for individuals with brain injury and other mental needs. High ceilings and large windows accompany the three-story residence and an open, wooded park is visible from...
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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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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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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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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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Attentive caregivers in a loving family oriented environment. I appreciate the level of professionalism provided here along with the compassionate care for clients. I highly recommend!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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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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, 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.
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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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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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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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I recently spent 3 weeks at The Meadows while recovering from a fractured hip and hip replacement surgery. I recommend this place very highly. There was one aide who worked the night shift who consistently...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Lower Merion, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lower Merion is $5,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norristown, PA with an average of $5,135 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lower Merion, PA, vs. nearby cities

Lower Merion, PA
$5,241/mo
$5,247/mo

Assisted living costs in Lower Merion, PA, vs. state and national averages

Lower Merion, PA
$5,241/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Assisted living costs in Lower Merion, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,241/mo
$6,011/mo

Assisted living costs in Lower Merion, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,432/mo
Studio
$5,444/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,077/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,006/mo

Senior living costs in Lower Merion vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lower Merion, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLower Merion, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,241/mo$4,283/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$6,011/mo$5,400/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$4,353/mo$4,165/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Lower Merion, PA:$5,241/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,283/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Lower Merion, PA:$6,011/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,400/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Lower Merion, PA:$4,353/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,165/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lower Merion, 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 Lower Merion.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lower Merion

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lower Merion

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 !

The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

Lower Merion review score based on 281 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 281 reviews of 64 Lower Merion assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lower Merion 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

Lower Merion review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lower Merion, PA64 facilities
8.3
Narberth, PA74 facilities
8.6

Review subcategories for Lower Merion 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 281 reviews of 64 Lower Merion assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lower Merion 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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Value for cost*
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Lower Merion assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Merion assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Merion, 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 Lower Merion 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 Lower Merion that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lower Merion, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.6%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Merion 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 Lower Merion Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lower Merion, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Merion 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 Lower Merion partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Merion, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Merion 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 Lower Merion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Merion, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Merion 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 Lower Merion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Merion, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lower Merion

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 Lower Merion protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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

There are 82 assisted living facilities near Lower Merion, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Lower Merion, 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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