Personal Care Homes in Philadelphia, PA — 45 Licensed
Compare 45 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Philadelphia, grouped by neighborhood with phone, capacity, and map. Request a free shortlist of homes accepting residents. PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Philadelphia has the densest set of PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in the state — from small neighborhood manors to larger multi-building campuses in Northwest and Northeast Philly. Families often compare city options with Main Line and Delaware County suburbs within a 30-minute drive.
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Philadelphia has 45 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 19103, 19104, 19106, 19111, 19114, 19115, 19118, 19119, 19120, 19124, 19126, 19128, 19131, 19132, 19139, 19140, 19141, 19143, 19144, 19146, 19148, 19151, 19152. The largest is Philadelphia Protestant Home (capacity 188). Families comparing options in Philadelphia can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Licensed homes are spread across 10 parts of the city — the most are in West Philadelphia (10 homes) and North Philadelphia (7 homes).
Of 45 homes with a reported capacity, 6 intimate (under 10 residents), 21 small (10–39 residents), 11 mid (40–99 residents), 7 large (100+ residents).
All 45 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Care homes in Philadelphia: which type do you need?
“Care home” can mean very different things. This page lists licensed personal care homes. If your loved one needs daily skilled nursing, a nursing home is the right search instead.
Personal care home
- Best for:
- Needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medications, meals — with staff on site around the clock, but not daily skilled nursing.
- Licensed by:
- PA Department of Human Services (Chapter 2600)
- Typical cost:
- ~$6,480/mo statewide median
- Paying for it:
- Mostly private pay. Medicaid does not cover room and board; residents on SSI may qualify for the PA Supplemental Payment Program.
Assisted living residence
- Best for:
- Similar daily help, plus more on-site health services and apartment-style units. Far fewer licensed in PA.
- Licensed by:
- PA Department of Human Services (Chapter 2800)
- Typical cost:
- Usually above personal care homes
- Paying for it:
- Mostly private pay or long-term care insurance.
Nursing home
- Best for:
- Needs 24-hour skilled nursing — complex medical care, rehab after a hospital stay, or advanced dementia.
- Licensed by:
- PA Department of Health
- Typical cost:
- ~$11,954/mo statewide median (semi-private)
- Paying for it:
- Medicare for short rehab stays; Medicaid for long stays once eligible.
Home care (staying at home)
- Best for:
- Can stay safely at home with a caregiver visiting for set hours each week.
- Licensed by:
- PA Department of Health (home care agencies)
- Typical cost:
- ~$6,483/mo for 44 hrs/week statewide median
- Paying for it:
- Private pay; Medicaid waiver services for those who qualify.
Costs are Pennsylvania medians from the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, state tables, not quotes for any home.
Paying for care near Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Philadelphia (Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia (Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
Personal care homes in Center City
Old City, Rittenhouse, Fairmount, Northern Liberties · ZIP 19103, 19106 · 3 licensed homes
Personal care homes in South Philadelphia
Queen Village, Point Breeze, Packer Park · ZIP 19146, 19148 · 2 licensed homes
Personal care homes in Southwest Philadelphia
Kingsessing, Elmwood, Eastwick · ZIP 19143 · 1 licensed home
Personal care homes in West Philadelphia
University City, Overbrook, Wynnefield, Cobbs Creek · ZIP 19104, 19131, 19139, 19151 · 10 licensed homes
Personal care homes in North Philadelphia
Strawberry Mansion, Hunting Park, Nicetown · ZIP 19132, 19140 · 7 licensed homes
Personal care homes in Olney, Logan & Oak Lane
Olney, Logan, Fern Rock, East Oak Lane · ZIP 19120, 19126, 19141 · 5 licensed homes
Personal care homes in Northwest Philadelphia
Germantown, Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill, Roxborough, Manayunk · ZIP 19118, 19119, 19128, 19144 · 7 licensed homes
Personal care homes in River Wards & Lower Northeast
Kensington, Port Richmond, Frankford, Mayfair, Tacony · ZIP 19124 · 2 licensed homes
Personal care homes in Northeast Philadelphia
Fox Chase, Rhawnhurst, Holmesburg, Bustleton · ZIP 19111, 19152 · 5 licensed homes
Personal care homes in Far Northeast Philadelphia
Somerton, Torresdale, Parkwood, Byberry · ZIP 19114, 19115 · 3 licensed homes
Source: PA Department of Human Services personal care home license registry. Bed availability changes often — call the home or request a shortlist to confirm.
Personal care homes near Philadelphia
Assisted living & memory care near Philadelphia
7 of the 45 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Philadelphia Protestant Home (23 beds), Deer Meadows Residences (39 beds), Atria Center City (25 beds), The Terrace At Chestnut Hill (31 beds), Logan Square Enhanced Senior Living (32 beds), Simpson House (10 beds), and 1 more. Memory care in Philadelphia County →
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Philadelphia, PA?
- There are 45 licensed personal care homes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 2,233 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Philadelphia personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Philadelphia are located across ZIP codes 19103, 19104, 19106, 19111, 19114, 19115, 19118, 19119, 19120, 19124, 19126, 19128, 19131, 19132, 19139, 19140, 19141, 19143, 19144, 19146, 19148, 19151, 19152.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Philadelphia?
- The average Philadelphia personal care home is licensed for 50 residents, with the largest (Philadelphia Protestant Home) licensed for 188.
- How much does personal care cost near Philadelphia?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Philadelphia. 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.
- How do I verify a Philadelphia personal care home is licensed?
- Every listing on PA Care Finder is sourced from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) license registry. You can also verify any facility directly on the PA DHS provider search. Only currently licensed homes appear in this directory.
- Can I get a free shortlist of personal care homes near Philadelphia?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Philadelphia that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
- Which Philadelphia neighborhoods have personal care homes?
- Licensed homes are spread across 10 parts of the city — the most are in West Philadelphia (10 homes) and North Philadelphia (7 homes). Use the neighborhood links on this page to jump to homes near you.
- Are personal care homes in Philadelphia different from assisted living?
- In Pennsylvania, most facilities marketed as assisted living are licensed as personal care homes under PA DHS Chapter 2600. Always confirm a current DHS license — our Philadelphia directory only lists licensed PCHs.
- How much do personal care homes cost in Philadelphia?
- Private-pay rates in the Philly metro often run higher than central PA, commonly $3,500–$6,500+/month depending on room type and care level. Call homes on this page for current rates, or request a free shortlist matched to your budget.
Guides for families searching in Philadelphia
- RegionalFinding a Personal Care Home in Philadelphia
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- Getting startedCare Homes Near Me in PA — Licensed Directory
- Getting startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
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