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Lima, PA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Lima's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Every licensed senior community in the Philadelphia, PA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Philadelphia
Local Philadelphia-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Philadelphia prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,410/mo median
typical range $5,130–$8,010
Memory Care
$7,410/mo median
typical range $5,930–$9,260
Skilled Nursing
$13,030/mo median
typical range $11,820–$14,980
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,410/mo median
typical range $3,050–$8,150
Residential Care Home
$5,770/mo median
typical range $4,620–$7,210
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Philadelphia using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Philadelphia.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 74 communities in Philadelphia, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Willowbrooke Court-Granite
Scout 100Media, PA · 10 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Media's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →3
Little Flower Manor
Scout 100Darby, PA · 127 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Darby's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →4
Hcc at White Horse Village
Scout 100Newtown Square, PA · 55 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Newtown Square's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →5
Lafayette-Redeemer, the
Scout 97Philadelphia, PA · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Philadelphia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →6
Willowcrest
Scout 96Philadelphia, PA · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Philadelphia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →7
Philadelphia Protestant Home
Scout 96Philadelphia, PA · 116 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Philadelphia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →8
Continuing Care at Maris Grove
Scout 96Glen Mills, PA · 66 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Glen Mills's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →9
Beaumont at Bryn Mawr
Scout 94Bryn Mawr, PA · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Bryn Mawr's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →10
William Hood Dunwoody Care Ctr
Scout 93Newtown Square, PA · 81 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Newtown Square's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →11
Philadelphia, PA · 28 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Philadelphia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Paul's Run
Scout 91Philadelphia, PA · 119 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Philadelphia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →13
Philadelphia, PA · 49 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Philadelphia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →14
Broomall, PA · 146 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Broomall's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →15
Broomall Manor
Scout 87Broomall, PA · 114 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Broomall's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →16
Simpson House INC
Scout 86Philadelphia, PA · 142 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Philadelphia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →17
Holy Family Home
Scout 80Philadelphia, PA · 18 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →
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Monticello House
Scout 80Media, PA · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Media's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →19
Philadelphia, PA · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →20
Rittenhouse Post Acute
Scout 79Philadelphia, PA · 38 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →21
Media, PA · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Media.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →22
Philadelphia, PA · 148 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →23
Glen Mills, PA · 92 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Glen Mills.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →24
Philadelphia, PA · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →25
Delaware Valley Veteran's Home
Scout 68Philadelphia, PA · 171 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →26
Bryn Mawr Village
Scout 67Bryn Mawr, PA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bryn Mawr.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →27
Germantown Home
Scout 65Philadelphia, PA · 180 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →28
Naamans Creek Country Manor
Scout 65Boothwyn, PA · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Boothwyn.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →
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Philadelphia, PA · 123 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →30
Philadelphia, PA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →31
Philadelphia, PA · 145 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →32
Philadelphia, PA · 109 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →33
Philadelphia, PA · 124 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →34
Philadelphia, PA · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →35
Philadelphia, PA · 226 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →36
Rosemont Center
Scout 56Rosemont, PA · 76 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rosemont.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →37
Quadrangle
Scout 56Haverford, PA · 63 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Haverford.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →38
Pennypack Rehab and Care Center
Scout 55Philadelphia, PA · 54 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →39
Chester, PA · 150 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Chester.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →40
Darby, PA · 273 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Darby.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →41
Philadelphia, PA · 87 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →42
Philadelphia, PA · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →43
Philadelphia, PA · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →44
Havertown, PA · 110 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Havertown.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →45
Cathedral Village
Scout 50Philadelphia, PA · 82 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →46
Broomall, PA · 298 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Broomall.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →47
Philadelphia, PA · 206 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →48
White Marsh, PA · 244 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in White Marsh.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →49
Philadelphia, PA · 240 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →50
Philadelphia, PA · 269 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →51
Graduate Post Acute
Scout 45Philadelphia, PA · 150 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →52
Springfield, PA · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Springfield.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →53
Philadelphia, PA · 94 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →54
Yeadon, PA · 129 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Yeadon.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →55
Philadelphia, PA · 200 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →
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Inglis House
Scout 43Philadelphia, PA · 202 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →57
Willow Terrace
Scout 43Philadelphia, PA · 174 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →58
Philadelphia, PA · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →59
Fairview Rehab and Care Center
Scout 40Philadelphia, PA · 176 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →60
Philadelphia, PA · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Philadelphia.
Est. $11,820–$14,980/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Philadelphia, PA?
In the Philadelphia, PA area, assisted living typically runs $5,130–$8,010/month (median $6,410), memory care $5,930–$9,260/month (median $7,410), and skilled nursing $11,820–$14,980/month (median $13,030) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Philadelphia, PA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Philadelphia, PA right now are Willowbrooke Court Skd Care Center at Lima Estates, Willowbrooke Court-Granite, Little Flower Manor. The full ranked list of 74 communities is on this page.
How are the 74 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.