Personal Care Homes in Delaware County, PA
31 licensed personal care homes across Delaware County, with capacity for up to 1,938 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
Delaware County (Delco) sits southwest of Philadelphia — Media, Havertown, and the western suburbs are common starting points. Families often compare Delco listings with Chester County and West Philly so hospital follow-up and weekly visits stay realistic.
Of 31 homes with a reported capacity, 8 intimate (under 10 residents), 6 small (10–39 residents), 8 mid (40–99 residents), 9 large (100+ residents). All 31 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Cities in Delaware County with licensed homes
Paying for care near Delaware County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Delaware County — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Delaware County can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Licensed personal care homes in Delaware County
Media 6 homes
Glen Mills 5 homes
Elwyn 4 homes
Chester 3 homes
Newtown Square 3 homes
Bryn Mawr 2 homes
East Lansdowne 2 homes
Aston 1 home
Rosemont 1 home
Secane 1 home
Springfield 1 home
Villanova 1 home
Assisted living & memory care near Delaware County
13 of the 31 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): The Mansion At Rosemont (18 beds), Truewood By Merrill, Glen Riddle (41 beds), Rose Tree Place (26 beds), Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living (50 beds), Merrill Gardens At Glen Mills (20 beds), Sunrise Of Granite Run (38 beds), and 7 more. Memory care in Delaware County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Delaware County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- Maris Grove Inc, Evergreen PointeGlen Mills · 132 residents
- Oakbridge Terrace At Granite Farms EstatesMedia · 61 residents · memory care unit
- Oakbridge Terrace At Lima EstatesMedia · 36 residents
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Delaware County?
- There are 31 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Delaware County, with a combined licensed capacity of 1,938 residents.
- Which cities in Delaware County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in Media (6), Glen Mills (5), Elwyn (4), Chester (3), Newtown Square (3), Bryn Mawr (2), East Lansdowne (2), Aston (1), Rosemont (1), Secane (1), Springfield (1), Villanova (1), and more.
- Do I need to live in Delaware County to move into a home there?
- No. Pennsylvania personal care homes do not require county residency. Many families choose a home closer to the adult child who will visit most often.
- Can I get a free shortlist for Delaware County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near Delaware County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
- How much does personal care cost near Delaware County?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Delaware County. Statewide, the CareScout 2025 median for assisted living / personal care is $6,480/month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, state tables). Call homes on this page for current room rates, and use the PA savings calculator or Medicaid planner for spend-down context.
Guides for families in Delaware County
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in West Chester, PA & Chester County
- RegionalFinding a Personal Care Home in Philadelphia
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Assisted Living in PA (2026)