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Our family is so grateful for the exceptional care provided by the RiverView Estates Care Team. Their compassion and professionalism are unmatched. They are a kind and compassionate care team to include...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Riverview Estates is a faith-based community serving a diverse aging population and their families by providing a continuum of care with respect, acceptance, dignity and joy.
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7.9
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47 reviews
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Thanks to the wonderful symphony Square staff starting with Susan smoothing out a bumpy road, followed by [name removed] with her kindness and her attention to detail, and [name removed] in the back office...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in the heart of Lower Merion, Symphony Square at Bala is a suburban senior living community located near Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Jefferson University Hospital and HUP as well as Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center , King of Prussia Mall, Fairmount Park and Philadelphia...
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7.6
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What I appreciated the most was the affordable cost of care. I wish they paid more attention to hygiene. But the staff is great at calming the residents down during meltdowns.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dedicated to yesterday's traditions and today's conveniences! Springfield Residences is an assisted and independent living community located in beautiful Chestnut Hill. Our elegant country campus is easily accessible to both Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. Call today to tour our lovely...
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7.3
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They're caring people doing the best they can with limited resources. The chief resident complaints are food choices & lack of transportation.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hayes Manor is a licensed non- profit, non -sectarian independent and personal care home, located in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. We are an old Victorian building, nestled on 10 acres, next to the Bala Golf Club. We are located just a few blocks away from City Line Avenue. We have...
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The residents and staff, overall, are friendly & welcoming. However, the residents are basically home bodies. They don't venture out to go on very few group trips unless it's the Dollar Store or an event at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It is not intended to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.
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7.0
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14 reviews
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McCallum Assisted Living may certainly not be the newest, shiny and modern community but it is nice and we have been very pleased with the staff. It is clean but it is just an older building. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
McCallum Assisted Living is a personal care facility dedicated to assisting residents with physical, mental and emotional needs.  Skilled staff provides continuous personal care.
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My Dad was here for 2 weeks and he really liked it. The staff was very good and whatever food they served, he inhaled so he seemed to like that a lot. The dining area was very nice and quaint. They had a few...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At the site of the former Shriner's Hospital, Harmony Place is part of the Healthcare Center at Parke Ridge, which also includes The Angela Jane Pavilion and Sub-Acute Services and The Medical Arts Center. Nestled on five charming acres Harmony Place is the perfect alternative to the daily...
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They have been unable to keep enough staff to take care of residents!!! As far as the food goes, they need more of a variety, a proper diet for people with diabetes, and more choices to choose from on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Deer Meadows Retirement Community (DMRC) offers the perfect combination for today's seniors -- active, independent living in a safe, caring environment. Enjoy freedom and comfort in our beautiful new luxury apartments while staying fit in our wellness center. Rest in the confidence that you or...
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3.0
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My sister suffers from Alzheimer's. She is still at a stage where she can dress herself and care for herself but is beyond being trusted with a stove, driving or navigating on her own. We found the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The mission of Roxborough Home for Women is to provide superior personal care services in a nurturing, caring, and homelike environment. Our belief is that such surroundings create a lifestyle in which each woman's dignity is respected and her individuality is valued; a lifestyle that preserves...
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Penn Home is an older community but its very good and the people there were very nice, and it was kept pretty clean. The care services were good, however the food was average. There wasn't a huge variety of...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Penn Home is a non profit personal care retirement residence located in the Fishtown/Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Established in 1848 as the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women, the Home continues its charitable heritage today by offering an affordable option in...
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Photo of Oasis at the Crescent
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My aunt has had the same nurse for two years. Staff is so important. Consistency of care at this place is the best I’ve seen. Now, I see the facility is getting the overdue attention that it has needed for a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ivystone Senior Living at Pennsauken, New Jersey in Camden County, is conveniently situated in close proximity to many communities in the Delaware Valley including Cherry Hill, Palmyra, Collingswood and Philadelphia. Our location allows easy access to local resources for residents and families.At...
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I am thrilled that my parents moved here. There are activities galore and so many services, terrific ways to make friends, a wonderful rehab facility on site, a beautiful landscape and more. There always is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I would recommend Christ's Home first. The majority of the staff are very kind, caring and compassionate. They answer call bells in a timely manner. They do their best to figure out when something is not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Chelsea at Jenkintown
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This community is wonderful I can't say enough wonderful things about them. The community itself is very lovely exceptionally clean and well maintained. As soon as you walk in the sense of being at home and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled in the heart of historic Jenkintown borough, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offers the finest in Assisted Living. Our residents enjoy chatting over tea or coffee in our cozy Bistro, relax on our wraparound porch or explore the surrounding community. Conveniently located on Route 611 and close...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Tabor Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Philadelphia Protestant Home
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We like the fact that take shorter lengths of time and we would definitely recommend them to other families
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Taylors Personal Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Whitemarsh House, a personal care residence, belongs to a quiet neighborhood in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. We specialize in caring for individuals with brain injury and other mental needs. High ceilings and large windows accompany the three-story residence and an open, wooded park is visible from...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Northeast Residence is a senior living community located in Philadelphia, PA, home to over 1.5 million people. Philadelphia is a very large city known for great shops, stores, sporting events and shows. Residents who are active will be able to enjoy going for scenic walks, doing their shopping,...

Cost of assisted living in Elkins Park, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elkins Park is $5,582 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Wales, PA with an average of $5,310 per month.

Assisted living costs in Elkins Park, PA, vs. nearby cities

Elkins Park, PA
$5,582/mo
$5,615/mo

Assisted living costs in Elkins Park, PA, vs. state and national averages

Elkins Park, PA
$5,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,835/mo

Assisted living costs in Elkins Park, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,582/mo
$6,355/mo

Assisted living costs in Elkins Park, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,637/mo
Studio
$5,407/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,125/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,243/mo

Senior living costs in Elkins Park vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Elkins Park, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkins Park, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,582/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,355/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,501/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Elkins Park, PA:$5,582/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Elkins Park, PA:$6,355/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Elkins Park, PA:$4,501/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elkins Park, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elkins Park and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Elkins Park, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elkins Park have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elkins Park, PA$5,789/mo$5,278/mo+9.7%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Elkins Park, PA
2024 average cost:$5,789/mo
2023 average cost:$5,278/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elkins Park, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Elkins Park

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elkins Park

Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

Brandywine Voorhees by Monarch

5.0
Brandywine Voorhees is like a hotel. The food is amazing, the staff are always going above and beyond, the building is kept clean, and even more importantly the residents are HAPPY. My mom has lived here for a year and our family could not be happier with her care, the nurses and aides treat her ...
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Premier Cadbury in Cherry Hill, NJ

5.0
Wonderful place to live this is a really great community with a very friendly and competent staff and the people that live here are all so nice. We have everything we need here we have in staff doctors and nurses and we get three meals a day and we have housekeeping and people to maintain our ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and supportive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Azalea of Cinnaminson, where they make it a point to know residents by name and offer assistance with daily needs and emotional support. Staff members at The 501 were praised for their efforts to a ...
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Engaging activities for residents. A wide range of activities are available at several communities, allowing residents to stay active and socially engaged. For example, at Azalea of Cinnaminson, residents enjoy movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. Activities help residents form new friendships, as mentioned in r ...
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Thorough communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is a key feature at many communities, ensuring that everyone is informed and care needs are being met. At Revelle of Bucks County, the director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and vir ...
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Individually tailored care plans. Communities cater to the unique needs of each resident, offering personalized care plans that accommodate individual preferences and changing care requirements. For example, at Personal Care Memory Care at The Park, staff members work closely with residents to ensure their care plans evolve al ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is a major factor in overall satisfaction for many residents, and several communities go above and beyond to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences. At Sunrise of Haverford, the chef accommodates individual needs, making mealtimes a highlight for residents, as mentioned ...
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Welcoming and inclusive environments. Several communities foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where residents feel at home and encouraged to participate in activities. At Sunrise of Lafayette Hill, the staff goes out of their way to make holidays special, and residents are encouraged to form friendships across all levels of ca ...
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Elkins Park review score based on 417 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 417 reviews of 68 Elkins Park assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elkins Park review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Elkins Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Elkins Park, PA68 facilities
8.2
Jenkintown, PA83 facilities
8.0
Rockledge, PA75 facilities

Review subcategories for Elkins Park assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 417 reviews of 68 Elkins Park assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elkins Park resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Elkins Park, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Elkins Park assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkins Park assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkins Park, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Elkins Park assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Elkins Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elkins Park, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elkins Park assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Elkins Park Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elkins Park, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkins Park assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elkins Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elkins Park, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkins Park assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elkins Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elkins Park, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkins Park assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Elkins Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elkins Park, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elkins Park

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Elkins Park protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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