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Willow Grove is a northern suburb of Philadelphia with a senior community that accounts for 15% of its 14,000 residents. In this region, seniors choose from 308 assisted living facilities, including 2 within the city, and they pay a monthly median rate of $8,145 for care. This rate runs higher than the national norm of $4,500, as well as Pennsylvania’s typical rate of $4,100.
Overall, assisted living facilities in Willow Grove earn a rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars. To help you refine your search and determine whether Willow Grove fits your needs, our directory features 2819 reviews reviews.
308 Results
6730 TABOR AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19111
1.6
(3 reviews)
"The building has a common area at the main door where most of the residents sit threw out the day. The staff is not all that helpful in relaying messages to residents. It can be tuff to locate residents as they come and go as they please. Althought..."
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350 Haws Lane, Flourtown, PA 19031
1.4
(7 reviews)
"My mother-in-law (MIL) was sent home after her first stay at Harston when her Medicare eligibility expired. She still seemed very weak and not well. Harston said she was fine, and ready to go home. Three days later she collapsed at the kitchen tab..."
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4401 HAVERFORD AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother was kept in bed the entire respid 5 night visit she came back on oxygen she had sores on her feet her wound on her vaginal was bigger than when she left they had no clue where the campsite bag i packed for her was they did not give in..."
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5101 N Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Horrible!! As soon as I was admitted staff was very unprofessional.. Nurses do not seem to be aware of the amenities the facility provides. Supervisor is no help, and asks why you need to know what medication they are giving you. Would not recommend ..."
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2644 BRISTOL ROAD, Warrington, PA 18976
"Fox Subacute, the first skilled nursing facility in the country to convert traditional nursing homes to sophisticated, subacute care facilit..."
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139 Leopard Road, Berwyn, PA 19312
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Service..."
READ MORE531 Delaware Ave, Delanco, NJ 08075
"Located on the Delaware River in Delanco, NJ, the Zurbrugg Mansion offers apartments to low- and moderate-income seniors seeking an independ..."
READ MORE560 Oak Dr, Harleysville, PA 19438
"Park View at Oak Crest is a three-level senior apartment community located in Harleysville, PA. The Philadelphia suburb offers numerous heal..."
READ MORE5224 26 NORTH BROAD STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19141
"Broad Street Residence is a senior care facility located in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With the comfort of a small community wi..."
READ MORE735 Susquehanna Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034
"Fort Washington Estates, located in Fort Washington, PA, offers a wide range of care types including Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care, ..."
READ MORE1 Hillcrest Ave, Yardley, PA 19067
"Morrisville Presbyterian Apartments, located in Morrisville, PA, is a senior living community designed for individuals who are 55 years old ..."
READ MORE109 County Road 513, Frenchtown, NJ 08825
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of New Jersey Department of Health..."
READ MORE1770 Mount Ephraim Ave, Camden, NJ 08104
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: State of New Jersey Department of Health..."
READ MORE2630 Woodland Rd, Abington, PA 19001
"Welcome to Brookside Health Care! Brookside offers a full range of on-site therapy services, managed under the expert direction of a Physiat..."
READ MORE251 N Lawrence St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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READ MORE905 NORTH 41ST STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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READ MORE6948-50 TORRESDALE AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19135
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815 Chester Pike, Prospect Park, PA 19076
"Prospect Park Health & Rehab is a skilled nursing facility in Prospect Park, PA, in the Philadelphia area. The center is close to stores..."
READ MORE145 W Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122
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820 Durham Road, Newtown, PA 18940
"Welcome to Buckingham Valley Rehab & Nursing! Buckingham Valley Rehab and Nursing Center is proud to present our new Rapid Recovery Program!..."
READ MORECompared to the state and nation, Willow Grove ranks among the costliest places to obtain assisted living, with facilities charging $8,145 per month for services. This is thousands of dollars higher than the Pennsylvania median of $4,100, and it surpasses the national norm by $3,645. Seniors find more affordably priced care in nearby Reading, where rates come in $2,425 less than in Willow Grove, and Philadelphia, where the monthly median comes in at $5,685. Additionally, Lancaster offers comparatively economically priced care, with facilities charging $5,550.
Willow Grove
$8,145
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Reading
$5,720
Philadelphia
$5,685
Lancaster
$5,550
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Seniors in Willow Grove pay a baseline monthly assisted living rate of $8,145.
While neither Pennsylvania's Medicaid program nor its waiver programs cover assisted living services, low-income seniors who draw Supplemental Security Income may use this benefit toward their room and board expenses in an assisted living facility in Willow Grove.
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:
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For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
At $8,145 monthly, assisted living rates surpass those of most local alternatives. For example, seniors who obtain nonmedical personal care and companionship services in their home pay $5,148 for in-home care, and those who obtain private skilled nursing services, such as diabetes care and medication administration, pay $5,243 for home health care. In addition to this, seniors save $6,279 each month by choosing nonresidential adult day health care, which features skilled nursing, personal care and recreation in a community environment. On the other hand, assisted living costs $3,505 less than nursing home care, which is for seniors who need 24-hour intensive personal and medical care.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,866
Assisted Living Facility
$8,145
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,650
Note: Data for Willow Grove was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Trenton, NJ, was used instead.
Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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Willow Grove 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
R.W.F.
4.0
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove
My father has been in Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove for a week. It needs some updating. The staff is very pleasant. They are very attentive. But with the amount of money that they...
Assisted Living
Sherry
4.0
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove
Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove seemed to be very clean. I liked it very much. The people on the desk were very friendly and open, and the representative who took us on the tour was very...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC030324A
5.0
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove
Commonwealth Senior Living at Willow Grove had the homiest atmosphere of any of the places I visited. It also is the least expensive of any of them. It has no outdoor facilities or campus, but it...
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