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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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15 reviews
8.4
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15 reviews
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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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9.9
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32 reviews
9.9
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32 reviews
5 star
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For an assisted living facility the food selection is varied and the quality is good. Lots of activities are featured every week including live music and movies. The helping staff and the administrative...
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.
NOW OPEN! Azalea at Cinnaminson offers life-enhancing independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. Here, you and your family can expect high-end hospitality and concierge-level services that inspire and delight. Everything in our community is designed to...
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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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80 reviews
9.8
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80 reviews
5 star
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9%
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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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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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41 reviews
9.6
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41 reviews
5 star
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After looking at several memory-care communities for my sister, I found Sunrise at Haverford. What a gift! It was like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. From the moment my wife and I set foot inside...
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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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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79 reviews
9.5
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79 reviews
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Very friendly staff. Everyone is very helpful. Online billing software is not very user friendly and quite confusing and frustrating at times. Food is hit or miss. Some days are really good, other days are...
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.
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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88 Floor plans available
9.5
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52 reviews
9.5
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52 reviews
5 star
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The hardest thing I have ever has to do the hardest decision have to place my husband in memory care. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. They got him in immediately engaged in activities. Each staff...
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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1313 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.4
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45 reviews
9.4
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45 reviews
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My mother hasn't actually moved in yet, so I'm not sure how helpful my responses will be. Thus far, our experience with everything is a 5,. We chose the community for several reasons. At the most pragmatic,...
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.
Now open in Montgomery County, Atria Lafayette Hill is a modern senior living community thoughtfully designed to help older people fully enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being. From an architectural style that reflects the neighborhood’s historic charm to...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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97 reviews
9.3
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97 reviews
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We were very happy with our family members time at the terrace at chestnut Hill. I really didn't have enough personal time at the facility to rate individual areas. The staff was very supportive and caring.
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.
Located in historic Chestnut Hill, you'll find a senior living community, providing personal care and memory care, like none other. Housed in a beautiful stone mansion (built in 1865 & owned by the president of the Franklin Institute) moments of joy are experienced, explored, and celebrated....
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1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.0
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61 reviews
9.0
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61 reviews
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I really like Atria CC, it’s a very clean and well appointed facility; it’s warm and welcoming. The team that showed us around and did the evaluations on my mother and her partner, and got all the paperwork...
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.
Since 2007, Atria Center City has served the families of Philadelphia. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation to enhance beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities, including...
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9.0
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19 reviews
9.0
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19 reviews
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What we like the most about Springfield Crossings is their gym/rehab are and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
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8.9
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49 reviews
8.9
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49 reviews
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With the exception of dealing with the salespeople, my mom's short time there was very positive. Ignoring the horrible, dishonest salesmen, i would give 5 to everything except 1 and 8. It seemed like a...
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.
Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, fantastic events, a state-of-the-art...
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44 Floor plans available
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8.7
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50 reviews
8.7
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50 reviews
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The staff and residents are all very kind to my Mom. She has dementia and is not really all there but people say hello and make her feel acknowledged.
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.
Tucked in amongst country clubs and golf courses, and just minutes from the shaded walking paths of Mondauk Commons, Sunrise of Dresher offers comfort and convenience. You'll appreciate local resources like Willow Grove Mall and Abington Hospital while family and friends who come to visit will...
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8.6
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23 reviews
8.6
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23 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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2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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70 reviews
8.6
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70 reviews
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[names removed] very helpful in bring in new people for care at the facility. They gave a very good tour of the facility, and introducing staff to you. Set up activities on a regular basis to keep...
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.
Less than 10 miles from the urban vitality of Center City and located within the historically and culturally rich enclave of Northwest Philadelphia, Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley offers personal care services in private accommodations within a beautiful, historic building. A complete range...
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8.6
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14 reviews
8.6
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14 reviews
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The cognitive health floor is secured by key pads on doors and you must get the ok to go to that floor by the front desk. They had numerous aides working on that floor so the patients didn't want for...
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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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.3
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54 reviews
8.3
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54 reviews
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I have been very pleased with the Sunrise facility care! It is comforting to know that my mother is being so well cared for by kind, friendly, and attentive people. The activities are wonderful! She refers...
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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8.2
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21 reviews
8.2
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21 reviews
5 star
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They're caring people doing the best they can with limited resources. The chief resident complaints are food choices & lack of transportation.
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.
Hayes Manor is a licensed non- profit, non -sectarian independent and personal care home, located in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. We are an old Victorian building, nestled on 10 acres, next to the Bala Golf Club. We are located just a few blocks away from City Line Avenue. We have...
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1616 Floor plans available
8.0
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29 reviews
8.0
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29 reviews
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My parents and my cousin are extremely happy at Spring Mill Pointe. The staff is extremely pleasant and go out of their way to be helpful and welcoming. The facility is beautiful and very well cared for. The...
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.
Spring Mill Pointe is a Humangood community, the sixth largest not-for-profit community in the country. We were awarded one of the Best Assisted Living Communities by U.S. News and World Report for 2022/2023. We have been part of the local community for over 25 years. The centerpiece of our...
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7.9
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38 reviews
7.9
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38 reviews
5 star
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What I appreciated the most was the affordable cost of care. I wish they paid more attention to hygiene. But the staff is great at calming the residents down during meltdowns.
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.
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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7.9
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6 reviews
7.9
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The food was very good and the spaces were designed with high quality materials. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families. My mother stayed for one month of recovery from a fall and it was...
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.
Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you being...
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1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.9
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40 reviews
7.9
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40 reviews
5 star
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Caring and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful facility and grounds. Therapists and care staff stay in touch with me. Food is better than I eat. My wife was in rehabilitation on the campus. Management staff...
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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7.5
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95 reviews
7.5
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95 reviews
5 star
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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...
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7.2
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46 reviews
7.2
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46 reviews
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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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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
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.
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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7.0
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14 reviews
7.0
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14 reviews
5 star
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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
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Bala Cynwyd, PA

The average cost of senior living in Bala Cynwyd is $5,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bridgeport, PA with an average of $5,111 per month.

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

Bala Cynwyd, PA
$5,236/mo
$5,223/mo

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

Bala Cynwyd, PA
$5,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,605/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,236/mo
$6,026/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,432/mo
Studio
$5,357/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,916/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,133/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Bala Cynwyd over time

Bala Cynwyd, PAPA stateNational

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 !

Heartis Bucks County in Warminster, PA

5.0
I want to thank the staff at Heartis in Warminster for welcoming my Aunt with such open arms. They had this beautiful red carpet laid out for her and treated her like a celebrity. Her apartment was perfect as we had set it up completely before she moved in. She met her neighbors at lunch and was ...
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Bala Cynwyd review score based on 254 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 53 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, PA53 facilities
8.4
Narberth, PA68 facilities
8.5
Millbourne, PA60 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 254 reviews of 53 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.
Bala Cynwyd, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.1
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

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
60.4%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.9%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.8%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.6%
54.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
60.4%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.2%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.4%
13.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
35.8%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.7%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
52.8%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
13.2%
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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
47.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
37.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
17.9%
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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
56.6%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.6%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.5%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.6%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.6%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.7%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
56.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
46.2%
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 68 assisted living facilities near Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania are Azalea at Cinnaminson, Traditions of Cross Keys and The Pathways at Warrington. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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