The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Delaware County, PA for 2024

Delaware County is west of Philadelphia and adjacent to the state of Delaware with a population of 564,696, including 91,000 seniors aged 65 or older who are in the prime age bracket for people living with dementia. Many of its residents may require live-in supervision at an Alzheimer's Special Care Unit      (SCU), as Pennsylvania assisted living facilities treating patients with cognitive ailments are known. The Office of Long-Term Living is responsible for licensing and overseeing these SCUs across Pennsylvania, including the six that are located in Delaware County.

• The air quality in Delaware County ranges from good to bad. The county received a "B" for particle pollution from the American Lung Association and an "F" for ozone levels. Seniors with asthma, lung cancer, COPD or other respiratory ailments may want to consider the effects of the county's air on their health.
• The violent crime rate in Delaware County is 35.8 percent, which is just a few points higher than the U.S. average of 31.1, and the property crime rate is several points lower than the national norm of 38.1 at 33.2. These low rates and the laws mandating safety protocols like self-locking doors, guards and security cameras may allow families to sleep easier knowing that their loved ones are being cared for properly.
• The overall cost of living in Delaware County is 15 points greater than the U.S. and Pennsylvania median figures of 100. Housing is at 111, compared to state and national averages of 89 and 100, respectively, while healthcare is 15 points above the U.S. norm and eight points above the state average. Transportation is high at 141, compared to 117 statewide and the national average of 100. Seniors on a fixed income living with dementia may be able to budget more money for quality healthcare.
• Delaware County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Riddle House and Springfield Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Delaware County start around $6,350 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Delaware County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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

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

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Delaware County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.