The Residence at Bala Cynwyd
230 Rock Hill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
"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,..."
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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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230 Rock Hill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
"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,..."
READ MORE601 Leverington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
"As a personal care home, The Roxborough Home for Women operates 24/7, providing private rooms, meals, laundry services, and light housekeepi..."
READ MORE785 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My aunt moved to Arbor Terrace Mount Laurel about 6 months ago. It was a difficult decision to move her, but she couldn't be home alone anymore. She wasn't ready for a memory care program, but we were afraid that assisted living would be too overwhel..."
READ MORE900 N Atwater Dr, Malvern, PA 19355
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Echo Lake, and it was worth a six. It was like being in a luxury hotel. It was gorgeous. Everything that you can imagine they have, except for the chapel. They have doctors' offices. They have a gym. They had a huge art room, and a bus to ta..."
READ MORE2820 NORTH BROAD STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19132
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised by Glenside. I found the facility very clean and the staff was friendly. I was pleased with the environment and the activities that were available from bingo to craft time. They even had a volunteer who would bring in her..."
READ MORE100 Oaklands Blvd, Exton, PA 19341
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I have to admit that I was very nervous to visit an assisted living community. I am not sure I am ready to make a move from my home. Victoria and the rest of the staff helped me feel so at ease. Victoria introduced me to other residents and staff..."
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900 Towamencin Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is here. It's just wonderful, the staff is great and caring, they're very friendly and helpful to the family, or other loved ones. The building is great, the food is great, and they've got lots of activities...."
READ MORE1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We saw Waverly Heights. It was very lovely. It was the only place we saw that we thought we might enjoy living there. It was very nice. We met with their sales representative and walked around the facility. All we saw were cottages or townhouses, and..."
READ MORE300 Johnson Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The staff at Taylor Hospice were great and they were really good. They took care of my brother for three weekd until he died. They were compassionate, superior and knew what they were doing. I would highly recommend them. ..."
READ MORE6400 GREENE STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19119
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is in Cliveden Nursing. The place is nice and clean. I like it, and it’s nearby. Everything that happens to my mom, they call and let me know. They’re good. If you have any questions, they always get right back to you. I’m satisfied with them...."
READ MORE501 Mattison Ave, Ambler, PA 19002
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into The 501 at Mattison Estate. She needs memory care and this is the first memory care that I found where it really provides an environment where one would feel as though they're not in a hospital ward or a nursing home, bu..."
READ MORE1191 Rapps Dam Road, Phoenixville, PA 19442
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Mom moved here and so far she's been happy with the experience. They were pretty good at getting her into the facility on short notice. Her room is OK. She enjoys the ease of not having to prepare meals and being able to have three meals a day and go..."
READ MORE5666 CLYMER ROAD, Quakertown, PA 18951
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Success Rehabilitation Inc. has a quaint facility tucked back in the woods. They also have satellite sites in the nearby communities for residents who are more independent. The main facility offers in-house living for like thirty people. During my vi..."
READ MORE1730 Buck Rd., Feasterville Trevose, PA 19053
4.8
(9 reviews)
"Symphony Manor of Feasterville was clean and updated. It's nicely decorated and not over the top. I thought the room that I saw was nice. The staff who toured with me was Jennifer, and she was very good and very helpful. The dining area looked fine. ..."
READ MORE132 Warwick Rd, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
4.8
(16 reviews)
"My father was a resident at the Brandywine living at Haddonfield community. The staff was great and I’m so grateful for the care my father received during his stay. Thank you to the Brandywine Haddonfield team for all they did for my father and fami..."
READ MORE1133 Black Rock Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
4.8
(6 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious and everything is really clean. I saw the community when the residents were in a competitive corn hole competition and everyone was laughing, having a good time. The food menu was extensive and lots of choices..."
READ MORE1120 MEETING HOUSE ROAD, Gwynedd, PA 19436
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I love my studio apartment and its lovely outside patio. When cancer hit me last year I simply moved into a room here where there was excellent, full-time nursing care. They helped me get back and forth from chemo sessions and they took loving car..."
READ MORE2002 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into Spring Mill Pointe. It seems very clean, very well maintained, it's on a beautiful property, and they offer a lot of activities in normal times. The financial information was suitable for us, and the family agreed that it ..."
READ MORE731 Old Buck Lane, Haverford, PA 19041
4.7
(9 reviews)
"I liked the setting at Brandywine Living at Haverford Estates. The design of the smaller rooms created a feeling of intimacy. It did not look institutional. It had lovely grounds for the residents that looked inviting and there were a lot of people o..."
READ MORE1089 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 19454
4.7
(8 reviews)
"I went to Park Creek Place - MC. It's very beautiful. It's clean. The staff was very kind with the tour that we had. It was a very nice place. They have double rooms, single rooms, whatever you can afford. That was the first place I had visited with ..."
READ MOREAs 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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Montgomery County Office of Veterans Affairs | (610) 278-3285 | Montgomery 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) 275-1960 | The 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) 278-3601 | Montgomery 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. |
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.
Assisted Living
patriciapingitore
2.0
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....
Assisted Living
Reviewer#AT0701
4.0
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...
Assisted Living
flowerlady12
5.0
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...