The Terrace at Chestnut Hill
495 East Abington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
4.1
(36 reviews)
"Met with Lisa and her staff. Everyone was warm, friendly and welcoming! Pleasant atmosphere where staff and residents seemed happy to be!..."
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495 East Abington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
4.1
(36 reviews)
"Met with Lisa and her staff. Everyone was warm, friendly and welcoming! Pleasant atmosphere where staff and residents seemed happy to be!..."
READ MORE10000 Shannondell Drive, Audubon, PA 19403
4.1
(36 reviews)
"We were impressed with Shannondell at Valley Forge. We took a tour of the areas that they wanted to show us, which was their recreational stuff and the grounds. The major thing we liked was that you don't give them all your money. You get to keep you..."
READ MORE4000 Fox Hound Drive, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
4.1
(12 reviews)
"The Hill at Whitemarsh was the nicest, they were very friendly and very helpful, and they were able to answer all my mom's questions. The food was good. The layout was nice. It had a huge library. It had a lot of amenities. It was very light, airy, a..."
READ MORE600 North Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341
4.1
(20 reviews)
"As a volunteer at Exton Senior Living, I love seeing such happy residents! It’s a great community to be involved with and the staff are friendly and caring. The recent renovations are beautiful! Highly recommend!!!..."
READ MORE300 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401
4.1
(13 reviews)
"Brightview East Norriton was very neat, clean, and nice-looking. The outside areas were very nice. The rooms were neat and clean, the pub was nice, and the people were very friendly. I liked all the outside areas where you could go hang out. It looke..."
READ MORE250 N. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA 19002
4.1
(7 reviews)
"My loved one is in Artman. The people there are very compassionate. The food is decent. It has just been redone. It is a very nice facility with physical, occupational and speech therapy. They play bingo with them and find something that he likes to ..."
READ MORE2700 Chestnut St, Chester, PA 19013
4.1
(29 reviews)
"Chestnut Ridge seemed a little bit dated, but the rooms they had were bigger. If I had the means, I would have my dad there. It's a comfortable place. The dining area was nice. Melissa was excellent. They showed me their calendar of activities, which..."
READ MORE4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
4.1
(8 reviews)
"It was a very comprehensive explanation of the facility and its offerings. All of my questions were answered and the follow-up was appreciated. I also liked the take-with reading materials, which gave me an opportunity to review, after leaving th..."
READ MORE1221 Lodge Lane, Wilmington, DE 19809
4.1
(9 reviews)
"Our mom was there for a short time great care..."
READ MORE1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
4.0
(23 reviews)
"Rooms are amble. Current staff is excellent with communication. My mother is pleased with the activities and reports the food to be excellent. There is transportation provided for medical appts and shopping..."
READ MORE460 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
4.0
(13 reviews)
"The staff was outstanding along with the food and entertainment. Ellen on the 5th floor was an asset to the facility. ..."
READ MORE333 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974
4.0
(20 reviews)
"Majestic Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is very caring and very professional. We haven't had any issues with them at all. I have no complaints. The staff is very patient, helpful, and understanding. The food is good. He gets to go outside and..."
READ MORE110 WEST WISSAHICKON AVE, Flourtown, PA 19031
4.0
(2 reviews)
" My mother was a resident of St. Joseph Villa for approximately 6 years. She was a resident of the 3rd floor. It was a long journey that was made easier by the atmosphere and staff. We were there as the facility went through an extensive renovation ..."
READ MORE2101 Belmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
4.0
(12 reviews)
"I visited Simpson House. I liked the location and the different activities they have. They had a lot of community rooms, a gym, and a workout facility. It was really nice. The guy who I met with was part of their care team, and he was really nice, an..."
READ MORE3205 Skippack Pike, Lansdale, PA 19446
4.0
(22 reviews)
"Meadowood Senior Living was very expensive, so that's what turned us off on this. We couldn't afford it. However, they have a wood shop where you could go down to. They have places where the men could go. They have a golf tournament and all kinds of ..."
READ MORE100 E. Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Saunders House could have been a little bit more attentive. The place was very nice. The rooms were nice sized, and the dining room was big. There are lots of different little rooms for the residents to sit in. There was one room with a ..."
READ MORE810 S Broom St, Wilmington, DE 19805
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Hillside Center was very nice. I liked it very much. I would have taken my mom there. The facility was very clean, the rooms were very nice, spacious and adequate enough. They were very good with how they work with people in there. They have a lot of..."
READ MORE1401 E Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Penn Home was a large and older building. They had been there for a hundred and eight years. They used to be the Penn Foundation for widows. The rooms were private and they were very nice. They served professionally prepared meals three times a day. ..."
READ MORE4000 Ridge Pike , Collegeville, PA 19426
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My grandfather was here for 8 months before he passed away and the kindness and individual attention he received was above and beyond anything we could have expected. The facility is beautiful and clean and the people who work there have a passion fo..."
READ MORE1421 South Collegeville Road, Collegeville, PA 19426
4.0
(6 reviews)
"The Landing of Collegeville was a very nice place. It was very clean, pretty, and well-kept. There are social events that occur there for the people who live there and also for outside people. They had a lovely dining room, and food was included. The..."
READ MORESeniors 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
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In Media, assisted living residents pay monthly average rates of $5,685 for care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Media, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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.
Assisted Living
Colleen
5.0
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
Hi Colleen, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
Assisted Living
Paula
5.0
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
Hi Paula, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.
Assisted Living
Laura
5.0
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
Hi Laura, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.