Best Assisted Living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
30 communities found
Philadelphia lists 30 assisted living communities, all residential in setting, with 15 of them carrying enough reviews to be rated and an average score of 4 out of 5 across 427 reviews read. Most fall into the mid-size range, 18 of 22 with known sizes, alongside 3 small and 1 large community. Medication management, 24-hour staff, and emergency call systems each appear in 13 of these communities.
- 30communities
- 4average rating, 15 rated
- 427family reviews read
- 3small homes, 10 or fewer
Oakwood Residence
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4.7(33)
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Harmony Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4.7(11)
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McCallum Assisted Life
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5(3)
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Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4.4(117)
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New Manor Personal Care Boarding
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5(2)
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Robinson seniors home care llc
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5(1)
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Hayes Manor
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4.3(6)
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Roxborough Home for Women
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4.2(13)
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Christian Life Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4.2(5)
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Broad Street Residence
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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C.a.t.c.h. Personal Care Home
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Chelten Christian Crusade
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Best-rated assisted living in Philadelphia
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.7 (33 reviews)· Assisted Living
Oakwood Residence holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 30 reviewers, though no written reviews detail specific family experiences.
- 2
4.7 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living
Harmony Place is a small assisted living community where the few available comments focus on staff attentiveness rather than programs or amenities.
- 3
Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill
4.4 (117 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 4
4.3 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Hayes Manor is a long-standing non-profit community where reviewers generally describe a clean, well-maintained building with caring, friendly staff.
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4.2 (13 reviews)· Assisted Living· 30 units
Roxborough Home for Women has served women of limited means since 1887, with reviews split between warm, homelike care and troubled admissions communication.
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4.2 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living· 44 units
Christian Life Services has sharply split feedback, ranging from serious cleanliness and conduct concerns to a single reviewer calling it great.
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Exceptional Hearts Home Care Agency LLC
4.2 (21 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care
Exceptional Hearts is generally described as responsive, professional, and caring, though a couple of reviews raise concerns about rudeness and trust.
- 8
4.1 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living· 24 units
Women of Hope functions more like transitional housing, with residents divided between praise for job training and reports of theft and disrespect.
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Richardson Group Senior Citizen
3.5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living· 16 units
Reviews of Richardson Group Senior Citizens Living Quarter split between a clean, attentive home and concerns over staff qualifications and medication handling.
- 10
3.4 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living· 81 units
Kaysim-Court Manor is a small, family-run home with mixed reviews on cleanliness and staff attentiveness versus pest control and refund concerns.
What families say about assisted living in Philadelphia
Counted across the review summaries of 26 Philadelphia communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Across 26 communities with themes noted, 50% are praised for caring, attentive staff and 35% for their building and grounds. At the same time, 50% draw concerns about cost and billing, 46% about communication with families, and 31% about staff attitude.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 50%
- Building and grounds 35%
- Food and dining 19%
- Cleanliness 19%
- Medical and nursing care 19%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 50%
- Communication with families 46%
- Staff attitude 31%
- Building and upkeep 23%
“Kind caring high level professional staff with a clean enjoyable environment full of great activities and social gatherings.”
“Such a lovely community. My family and I have toured and immediately fell in love with the atmosphere, staff, and quality of food options. A great community for your family member to join.”
“Working security here for Milspec safety and security touring the building and I must say that the contractors have done an outstanding job with this building at8420”
Assisted Living in Philadelphia: the figures
- •Of the 22 with a known size, 3 have ten residents or fewer, 18 have 11 to 60, and 1 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (13), 24-hour staff (13), emergency call system (13), social activities (12), housekeeping (12), wheelchair accessible (11).
How families pay for assisted living in Pennsylvania
Most families in Pennsylvania start by paying privately for assisted living, memory care and independent living, drawing on savings, pensions, Social Security and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a policy was purchased years earlier, can offset part of the monthly cost as well, though families still need to confirm what the policy actually covers and for how long. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps with the cost of care and is worth exploring early, since the application process can take some time.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Pennsylvania.
Assisted Living near Philadelphia
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bala Cynwyd4.6 mi | 9 | 4 / 5 | 4.6 mi |
| Philadelphia, PA4.7 mi | 7 | 4.2 / 5 | 4.7 mi |
| Pennsauken, New Jersey6.5 mi | 5 | 4 / 5 | 6.5 mi |
| Lafayette Hill8.1 mi | 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 8.1 mi |
| Dresher8.9 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 8.9 mi |
| Huntingdon Valley9.8 mi | 7 | 4.4 / 5 | 9.8 mi |
| Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey9.9 mi | 24 | 4.5 / 5 | 9.9 mi |
| Cherry Hill, New Jersey9.9 mi | 6 | 4.2 / 5 | 9.9 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on September 27, 2026 from the 30 communities listed in Philadelphia, 427 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Assisted Living in Philadelphia: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
MyLivingChoice lists 30 assisted living communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Philadelphia are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Oakwood Residence (4.7★, 33 ratings), Harmony Place (4.7★, 11 ratings), Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill (4.4★, 117 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Philadelphia?
Beyond assisted living, Philadelphia has home health (54 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (45 communities), independent living (37 communities), at-home care (17 communities), memory care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Philadelphia?
Families rate Philadelphia assisted living communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 427 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Philadelphia assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 26 Philadelphia communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 50%), building and grounds (mentioned for 35%), food and dining (mentioned for 19%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (50%), communication with families (46%), staff attitude (31%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Philadelphia?
Yes. Of the 22 Philadelphia communities with a known size, 3 have ten residents or fewer, 18 have 11 to 60, and 1 has more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Philadelphia bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
