Assisted Living Communities in Media, Pennsylvania
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Media, PA below include 308 Assisted Living facilities with 2829 reviews. On average in Media, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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"I thought the rooms were very nice and big at Luther Park. The food was good and they had a lot of activities. They have swimming, card games, and they have walking trails. However, it was very expensive.
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"I toured The Hickman for my mom. I saw an independent apartment, but I believe they have independent and assisted kind of mixed together in the same building. I thought that facility was wonderful. Everybody there seemed very warm. The residents who ..."
"Hello my parents simply love this place and so do I. The food is awesome. They always talking about it to me. I love the staff and the grounds are always clean. I feel so at ease and hope they're still open when I become my parents age. I highly reco..."
"Wow - Talk about impressive. I've been to three adult day cares over the past week. FINALLY, I think I've found the right one. I knew it the minute I walked in the door. The staff is amazing. They have a really tough job yet they seemed to reall..."
1109 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, PA 19348
4.4
(10 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into Kendal-Crosslands Communities. We just really liked it for a whole number of reasons. The range of services and the interactions we've had with the staff have all been extremely good. It seemed very warm and inviting and..."
"We chose Lutheran Community at Telford because it is close to our friends and family. My mother was there, and I know what the staff are like because I spent many hours visiting. They are all very friendly. I have tried the food, and it is excellent...."
"Arbor Terrace Willistown was very nice. The floor plan was very well thought out. It wasn't confusing; it was very simple. The windows were so that you could not hear the noise outside. The staff who assisted me with the tour was very nice and very k..."
"We toured Somerford House & Place of Newark. That was wonderful. The staff there was wonderful. It was a beautiful facility. It was great. We toured assisted living. My mom needs independent living, so we weren't too interested in it, but he was nice..."
"My husband is currently at St. Joseph Manor. It is conveniently located to me, his son, and his childhood friends. His room is a good size. It's bright and sunny. It's got a nice view. The facilities are very, very clean. The staff has all been wonde..."
"My sister moved into Plush Mills because her daughter-in-law wanted her to be closer to where she lived, and we knew about it because my other sister lived there. The monthly fee is a bit higher, but there's no entrance fee. She plays bingo, gets two..."
"My mom nursing home was closing and need a new home.
Fairview’s Administrator Claudette came to the open house and was very professional and organized. She came with giveaways and a video of the facility.
When my aunt and I made a surprise visit t..."
"White Horse Village is a stand-alone place. It is not owned by any major corporation but by individual investors, and it's beautiful. It's actually my first choice, but it's a little step above and a little more expensive. They have different choices..."
"Rockland Place was very nice and had therapists who came in from Bayada. The entire place was clean, had an activity calendar, and seemed to be efficiently run. The dining room was set up nicely with napkins and silverware, and the bedrooms looked ni..."
"The Willows of Living Branches stands out because of the attentiveness of the staff. At both times we were there, there was a meal, so they were gathered in the dining room, having their meal. A lot of them were conversing and dialoging with their ne..."
"I did a tour of The Hearth at Drexel. The main mansion building is lovely. I would say it's a nice place, but it's on the small side. It was well-kept and clean. It was older-style architecture. The mansion house is a mansion house; it's an old home...."
"There really is nothing negative to say. From the Director to the staff explained everything clearly all of the details for my mother to live there. My mother, along with other relatives, were residents at Harrison House and for the most part, the s..."
"My mom moved into Elm Terrace Gardens. It's not very large, but they go from independent to assisted living, and they have a section for memory care and nursing right in the facility. It's close to home, she has a one-bedroom apartment, she has a liv..."
"What we liked about Holy Redeemer Lafayette was that it was very homey. A lot of places that we looked at were like hotels and we just felt like this was more to our liking. They have both independent living and assisted living there. The facility wa..."
"My mother lives here and loves it! She's always enjoying activities and socializing with friends! The staff is always friendly and caring and I feel confident my mother is always being taken good care of.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Media, PA and Nearby Cities
Seniors in Media pay $5,685 per month on average for assisted living, which is significantly higher than the Pennsylvania norm of $4,100 and the national median of $4,500. Compared to other cities in southeastern Pennsylvania, Media’s rates are moderate. Seniors may save money by obtaining care in Lebanon or Gettysburg, where respective monthly rates are lower than in Media at $4,768 and $4,515. In Lancaster, monthly fees are a little lower than in Media at $5,500, and in Reading, rates are comparable to the local norm at $5,720.
Media
$5,685
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Reading
$5,720
Lancaster
$5,550
Lebanon
$4,768
Gettysburg
$4,515
Paying for Assisted Living in Media
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In Media, assisted living residents pay monthly average rates of $5,685 for care.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Media
The State of Pennsylvania offers two Medicaid Waiver programs to help seniors pay for assisted living in Media. There is the Community Health Choices (CHC) program and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging 60-Plus (PDA60+) program. For seniors who may need assistance in managing their self-directed services, there is also the Services My Way (SMW) program.
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Media, PA
Assisted living rates in Media come in at $5,685 per month, which is about 7% higher than the cost of in-home care and home health care. Additionally, seniors who choose adult day health care spend about 69% less on care than assisted living residents, although this option doesn’t include housing costs, ultimately driving up monthly expenses for many seniors. Even so, assisted living is a budget-friendly alternative to nursing home care, which starts at $11,437 for shared rooms.
In-Home Care
$5,329
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,777
Assisted Living Facility
$5,685
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,437
Note: Data for Media was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Media
Media and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
Media Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Colleen
5.0
I visited this facility
Review of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
We toured Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle. The residents seemed happy because I talked to some of them. The staff has longevity, which means they like their job and very friendly. I like their...
Provider response
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
My mother-in-law has moved into Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle. She chooses that one. She said it fits more with what she's looking for. The place looks nice and clean. The staff members were...
Provider response
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I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
My mom moved to Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle. I chose Truewood because it wasn't big, it had a more homey atmosphere that she would fit in. It's a nice-sized room with a bathroom, a kitchenette...
Provider response
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