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Assisted Living Communities in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Blue Bell, a census-designated place in Montgomery County, lies approximately 15 miles northwest of Philadelphia. A total of 322 assisted living facilities in and around Blue Bell cater to the needs of older adults who require assistance with daily activities. In 2024, seniors pay around $6,986 per month for assisted living, notably more than the national median of $5,350 and Pennsylvania’s $5,550.

Read on to discover 3031 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in the Blue Bell area, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

As per the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Blue Bell costs around $6,986 per month, more expensive than both the national and state medians. Looking at nearby cities, assisted living in Harrisburg comes closest to Blue Bell in cost, at about $6,456 per month. Meanwhile, Reading is one of the most affordable cities for assisted living in the area, at $4,914.

Blue Bell

$6,986

Pennsylvania

$5,550

United States

$5,350

Harrisburg

$6,456

Lancaster

$6,135

Allentown

$5,274

Reading

$4,914

Paying for Assisted Living in Blue Bell

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Blue Bell

Seniors who are in need of financial assistance for assisted living may apply through Medicaid’s Community HealthChoices, a program that provides home care and support services but not room and board. This program is replacing the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) Waiver

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Blue Bell pay approximately $6,986 monthly for assisted living. This median fee exceeds the cost of home health care by $885 and the cost of in-home care by $2,219. The most expensive senior care option in Blue Bell is nursing home care, where a semi-private room costs roughly $13,444 per month, while the most affordable care type, adult day health care, carries a monthly price tag of about $2,600.

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$6,101

Adult Day Health Care

$2,600

Assisted Living Facility

$6,986

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$13,444

Note: Since data for Blue Bell is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Blue Bell

Seniors in Blue Bell have access to a number of programs and services operated by government agencies and nonprofit organizations. These programs can help seniors stay active and independent, provide information on long-term care options and financial options to help pay for care. 

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Montgomery County Office of Veterans Affairs(610) 278-3285Montgomery County's Office of Veterans Affairs offers assistance to veterans and their survivors and dependents. Veteran service officers provide free information on local, state and federal programs and benefits for military families, and help eligible vets and survivors apply for VA benefits such as pensions and Aid and Attendance enhanced pension benefits.
Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County(610) 275-1960The Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County is a multipurpose center for seniors aged 50 and older. The center offers a wide variety of social and recreational programming, regular preventive health screening clinics, informational workshops and a low-cost lunch each weekday. Center staff includes social workers who can help seniors navigate their long-term care options such as assisted living.
Montgomery County Senior Services(610) 278-3601Montgomery County Senior Services provides level of care assessments, Medicare counseling, case management and ombudsman services to seniors in Blue Bell and the surrounding communities who are aged 60 and older. Services are delivered directly through Senior Services, as well as in partnership with 82 community-based providers.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Blue Bell

Blue Bell-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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patriciapingitore

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Blue Bell Place

I worked in the health care industry for over forty years with the geriatric population. If you want to know if a facility is good, look at the residents hair & scalp, facial hair and nails....

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Reviewer#AT0701

I visited this facility

Review of Blue Bell Place

I toured Blue Bell Place. They're an excellent place, I liked the ambiance and everything, but it has two or three floors, and the elevator would be an issue. I went to their memory care as well. I...

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flowerlady12

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Normandy Farms Estates

My husband and I visited places in PA, FL and decided on the best place for us would be Normandy Farms Estates. It is very well run and the staff and the residents here are so very friendly. We...

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