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Assisted living in Bala Cynwyd, PA

1 state-licensed assisted living community, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living community
1
in Bala Cynwyd
Licensed capacity
85
across all 1
Adults 65+
2,107
Census estimate for Bala Cynwyd
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
40.3
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
67
of the center of Bala Cynwyd
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Source: PA DHS, Human Services Provider Directory - ALR Special Care Unit / PCH Secure Dementia Care Unit, as of Oct 19, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Bala Cynwyd (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Bala Cynwyd

Counting neighboring towns, there are 67 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Bala Cynwyd, 66 more than in Bala Cynwyd itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Bala Cynwyd

See all 67 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in Bala Cynwyd at a glance

There is one assisted living community in Bala Cynwyd, PA, according to PA DHS records.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.2

Report a problem
Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services about a licensed community, or the Pennsylvania long-term care ombudsman at 717-783-89753.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in Pennsylvania

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Pennsylvania Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.4 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.5 Pennsylvania Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.6
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.7 The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims.8
Medicare counseling
Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-783-7067.9

Local resources

Local help for families in Bala Cynwyd

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Montgomery County10

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Montgomery County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PA Department of Aging3

    (570) 551-0795

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Montgomery County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services

    800-490-8505

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    PA MEDI – Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight9

    1-800-783-7067

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs8

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Pennsylvania Medicaid agency4

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline11

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Pennsylvania.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Bala Cynwyd

How many assisted living communities are in Bala Cynwyd, PA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 assisted living community in Bala Cynwyd, PA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Bala Cynwyd there are 67.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Bala Cynwyd serve?

1 of the 1 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 85 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 2,107 adults age 65 and older live in Bala Cynwyd.

Who licenses assisted living in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses assisted living in Pennsylvania. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Bala Cynwyd?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Montgomery County, call (570) 551-0795. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services at 800-490-8505.

Are there assisted living communities near Bala Cynwyd?

Nearby cities with listings include Wyndmoor (1, 5.4 mi), Blue Bell (1, 9.6 mi), Collingswood (1, 10.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Bala Cynwyd

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from PA DHS (Human Services Provider Directory - ALR Special Care Unit / PCH Secure Dementia Care Unit), Oct 19, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Bala Cynwyd (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.12
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Bala Cynwyd (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing: Human Services Provider Directory - ALR Special Care Unit / PCH Secure Dementia Care Unit. humanservices.dhs.pa.gov/HUMAN_SERVICE_PROVIDER_DIRECTORY Accessed Oct 19, 2026.
  2. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. data.pa.gov/d/pqf4-d4xn Accessed .
  3. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.