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

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Philadelphia County

Philadelphia County's population is 1,580,863 people, and 13.4 percent of these residents are age 65 and older. Based on statewide Medicare enrollment, around 14.1 percent of the seniors are projected to have Alzheimer's disease and related ailments that affect more than 400,000 Pennsylvania citizens, who could benefit from live-in attention at an Alzheimer's Special Care Unit (SCU), as they're called in Pennsylvania.

SCUs are licensed and governed by the Office of Long-Term Living, which requires specialized training and more security measures than an assisted living facility. There are six SCUs that seniors and their families can choose from in the county of Philadelphia.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Philadelphia County's climate is very near the national average with 47 inches of rain, 26 inches of snow and 199 sunny days as compared to 39, 26, and 205, respectively. Summertime highs can hit 88 degrees, and wintry lows stay above 26. The county has a Sperling's Comfort Index of 57, which is three points higher than the U.S. norm.
  • The violent crime rate in Philadelphia County is more than twice the country's rate of 31.1 at 68.2, and the property crime rate is 23 points higher than the national rate of 38.1. SCUs have extra safeguards to protect residents, which can afford their families confidence that appropriate care is being given to their loved ones.
  • The air quality in Philadelphia County is average to poor, according to the American Lung Association, which gives the area a "C" grade for particle pollution but an "F" for high ozone levels. Seniors living with dementia and some type of respiratory ailment may find that the air here aggravates their condition.
  • Residents who are 60 and older in Pennsylvania enjoy tax exemptions for their retirement income, including pensions, accounts, and Social Security benefits. The state sales tax is also low, which may enable families to allocate more money towards memory care.

Paying for Memory Care in Philadelphia County

Memory Care costs in Philadelphia County start around $7,561 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 Philadelphia 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.

Counties in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

$7,561

Burlington County

$7,533

Camden County

$6,520

Delaware County

$6,350

Gloucester County

$6,279

Montgomery County

$6,118

US

$5,694

Salem County

$4,920

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Philadelphia County

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Philadelphia County

Philadelphia County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Philadelphia County, please visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Philadelphia County

Philadelphia 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Joi87

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Fountain View at Logan Square

My friend was a resident of Fountain View at Logan Square. They do get you up and around and they don't want the patients to be laying in the bed all the time, and I thought that was very good. The...

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Anita

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Philadelphia Protestant Home

My father was at The Philadelphia Protestant Home for 10 days of respite. He loved it. It was good. The community was very nice. Everybody was very friendly. He enjoyed himself for the first two...

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Michelle evlin

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

Terrace of chestnut hill has gone over and above for My Mother in-law and father-in-law . We have great respect for the care team and always feel that our parents are safe and well taken care of at...

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