The Hearth At Drexel
238 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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Listing facts
- Address
- 238 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
- County
- Montgomery County
- Licensed capacity
- 85 residents
- DHS classification
- Assisted Living - Special Care
- PA DHS license #
- 140620 · Assisted living residence (Chapter 2800)
- Memory care
- Special care unit · 20 licensed beds · More PA memory care
- Phone
- (610) 664-5967
About The Hearth At Drexel
The Hearth At Drexel is an mid-sized PA DHS-licensed assisted living residence at 238 Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004, licensed for up to 85 residents (Montgomery County). This listing comes from the PA DHS Human Services Provider Directory — it is a licensed assisted living residence, not a skilled nursing facility.
PA DHS classifies this listing as Assisted Living - Special Care. In Pennsylvania that license is issued under Chapter 2800 (assisted living residences). Confirm the current license, inspection report, and which services this specific home offers with the administrator — we do not invent a care-level menu for The Hearth At Drexel.
PA DHS lists The Hearth At Drexel with a special care unit licensed for 20 residents — a locked memory-care area for people living with dementia. Ask how residents are assessed for the unit and whether there is a waitlist.
On PA Care Finder, The Hearth At Drexel is currently the only DHS-licensed assisted living residence listed in Bala Cynwyd. PA Care Finder lists 11 licensed homes in Montgomery County if you need more options.
The Hearth At Drexel sits in Montgomery County: Montgomery County sits between Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley, with licensed homes in Norristown, Lansdale, Abington, and the Main Line fringe.
Families considering The Hearth At Drexel can call (610) 664-5967 to ask about current availability, pricing, accepted payment methods, and to schedule an in-person tour.
Comparing options? Browse licensed assisted living residences in Bala Cynwyd on PA Care Finder, or request a free shortlist of 3–5 homes near Bala Cynwyd that are currently accepting residents.
Verify licensing & inspections
This listing is sourced from PA DHS assisted living residence license data. Before admission, ask the administrator for the most recent inspection report and any open citations — then compare answers on your tour.
PA DHS license #140620 · View DHS inspection summary ↗
Location
Open in Google Maps →Bala Cynwyd · Montgomery County directory
The Hearth At Drexel is the only DHS-licensed assisted living residence PA Care Finder currently lists in Bala Cynwyd. Montgomery County has 11 licensed listings in this directory. Browse all assisted living in PA → · Assisted living in Montgomery County · How to choose a home
Paying for care near Montgomery County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
Other licensed assisted living residences in Montgomery County
- Providence Place At The Collegeville InnCollegeville · 150 residents
- The 501 At Mattison EstateAmbler · 118 residents
- Springfield Senior Living CommunityWyndmoor · 103 residents
- Oakbridge Terrace At Normandy Farms EstatesBlue Bell · 58 residents
- Oakbridge Terrace At Spring House EstatesLower Gwynedd · 52 residents
- The Hill At Whitemarsh - Oakley Hall Assisted LivingLafayette Hill · 52 residents
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- Is The Hearth At Drexel licensed by the state of Pennsylvania?
- Yes. The Hearth At Drexel appears in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licensed assisted living residence dataset used by PA Care Finder. It is listed as an assisted living residence, not a nursing home. Ask the administrator for the current license and latest inspection report before admission.
- How many residents can The Hearth At Drexel accommodate?
- The Hearth At Drexel is licensed for up to 85 residents. Licensed capacity is not the same as open beds — contact the facility to ask about availability.
- What care level is The Hearth At Drexel licensed for?
- The PA DHS dataset classifies The Hearth At Drexel as Assisted Living - Special Care. That is an assisted living (Chapter 2800) license, not skilled nursing. DHS also lists a special care unit (memory care) licensed for 20 residents. We do not list nursing services — confirm what this home can support before you sign.
- Are there other assisted living residences in Bala Cynwyd, PA?
- The Hearth At Drexel is the only DHS-licensed assisted living residence PA Care Finder currently lists in Bala Cynwyd. Compare other licensed homes in Montgomery County, or request a free shortlist of homes accepting residents nearby.
- How do I schedule a tour of The Hearth At Drexel?
- Call The Hearth At Drexel directly at (610) 664-5967 to schedule a visit. Tour at least two other licensed homes and bring a written checklist (staffing, rates, discharge policy, recent inspections).
- How much does The Hearth At Drexel cost per month?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published monthly rate for The Hearth At Drexel. Statewide personal care / assisted living medians are a planning benchmark only. Contact The Hearth At Drexel at (610) 664-5967 for current rates and accepted payment methods.
- What should I ask when touring The Hearth At Drexel?
- Ask about staff-to-resident ratios (day, evening, overnight), base monthly rate vs care-level fees, discharge policy if care needs increase, recent DHS inspection findings, and visitation rules. Bring a written checklist and tour at least two other homes before deciding.
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