If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Philadelphia, senior citizen apartments in Philadelphia might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Philadelphia and consider their options. With 70 senior rentals in Philadelphia, PA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Philadelphia 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Philadelphia, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mayfair, Haddington and Northern Liberties.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Camden, Norristown or Palmyra.
Senior Apartments
3226 Clifford St., Philadelphia, PA 19121 | 3 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
At Vernon House, you’ll find a 62+ Senior Philadelphia apartment community where everything you want is brought together: a location in the neighborhood where you want to live, amenities designed to make your life more enjoyable, and features that are both modern and centered on comfort.When you...
...When we went to check a place for my Aunt, Vernon House was a quiet apartment complex. Actually, we were looking for a retirement neighborhood like [removed], where my parents live. Living there is pleasant...
22 W Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA 19144 | 2.4 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
At Maple Village, we have a myriad of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site experiences and trips. Cats and dogs are permitted in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near reachable public transportation. Our location conveniently offers resident parking. All...
...1180 Ben Franklin Hwy E, Douglassville, PA 19518 | 35.2 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments, Independent Living
At Keystone Villa at Douglassville, an Independent Living retirement community, there are no entrance fees, long-term leases or hidden costs. You will find everything you need to enjoy a worry-free, healthy and active retirement community lifestyle. This is an ideal setting for seniors who want...
...Before moving to [removed], a family member of mine had to stay at Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living. They had a great time there. The staff was well-informed about the needs of the...
1700 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08757 | 46.6 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments, Independent Living
At Silverwoods you'll have all the features and services you'll need to enjoy the independent lifestyle you deserve. With no entry or endowment fees, one low monthly fee covers all of the following: Silverwoods offers ground-level apartments featuring ...Choice of five different floor...
...This move was for my brother who is 65. There was more of a population of that age at Silverwoods. It is independent living with the option to pay more for wellness, meals etc. You can tailor your care....
1058 Eldridge Ave W, Collingswood, NJ 08107 | 7.8 milesfrom Philadelphia center
701 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446 | 17.1 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Nestled quietly near the Wissahickon creek in Lansdale, PA is St. Mary Villa for Independent and Retirement living. From the moment you enter the elegant and well-appointed lobby, you'll feel immediately at home. Once you walk on the wide paths through the gardens and pass the chapel filled with...
...The people there are very nice. Everybody is very courteous. They do the best they can with the way things are right now, being short-staffed. They try to cater to everyone there; whether it happens or not,...
101 Bryce Ln, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | 14.6 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
Canvas is a brand-new concept in 55+ living. At Canvas, you can live your life on your own time, and let us take care of the details. Let your home set you free.SERVICES:Focus on living your best life—and let us take care of the details. Our selection of useful services was designed to help you...
...I have lived at Canvas for almost a year now - this is a stunning building with absolutely gorgeous apartments. But the amenities are excellent. There is a "community" culture here and our Event...
490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 | 30.4 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Since our founding in 2003, St. Martha Villa has proudly served in the Chester County Community by providing exceptional care. Our bright, spacious, one story building is situated on a beautifully landscaped campus with numerous outdoor gardens, walking paths and even a putting green! The...
...We had a good experience at St. Martha Villa. They provide more quality and quantity of memory care activities than other places. The food is very good. The room sizes in memory care are large and they are...
1015 Andrew Drive, West Chester, PA 19380 | 23.7 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
SPECIAL: 13 Month Lease with First Month Free on a $1500/month 1BR Prescott Model. Call for details, some restrictions apply.Application Fee: $45 per applicantReservation Fee: $500 (This becomes your Security Deposit once Approved).No Amenity Fees and No Entrance Fees!Specifically designed for...
...My mom is doing really good here. She likes the community and the staff that is always there when needed. They offer a weekly pot luck that she really loves. She has alot friends there. We are relief to know...
531 Delaware Ave, Delanco, NJ 08075 | 10.2 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
A Historic Architectural Marvel located on the Delaware River in Delanco, NJ. The Zurbrugg Mansion is a Georgian Style Mansion that was designed by Philadelphia architect Frank Furness and built for the Swiss Industrialist Theophilus Zurbrugg in 1910. The recently restored Historic Mansion offers...
...1308 Spring St, Bethlehem, PA 18018 | 44.1 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
Quiet, residential home living.3 bedroom home with wall to wall carpeting, stove, refrigerator, central heating and air conditioning, full size washer and dryer, private patio, porch and garden area. Amenities: Enjoy the privacy of your own house with the amenities of apartment living,...
...323 S Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 | 24.7 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
Located in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, Luther Arms Apartments offers an opportunity for affordable senior housing to residents. Consisting of 149 assisted rental units, Luther Arms Apartments provides rental subsidies, allowing a resident to pay 30 percent of his income for rent. Luther...
...98 Central Ave, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 | 40.7 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
3901 Conshohocken Ave Fl 1, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 3.3 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
3939 Conshohocken Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 3.4 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
1820 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 3.6 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
6250 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 6.5 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
12003 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116 | 10.3 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
420 S York Road, Hatboro, PA 19040 | 11.1 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
Victorian Village at Loller Academy-two bedroom,two bath luxury living at its finest! All residences have granite counter tops, GE appliances, and terraces. Take time to relax and enjoy life....leave the maintenance to us!
...We sold our house and temporarily moved to Victorian Village until we could find our permanent home. After six months we realized this is where we wanted to live. We love the layout and spaciousness of our...
660 N Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446 | 17.7 milesfrom Philadelphia center
214 North Street, Elkton, MD 21921 | 45.8 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
Welcome to North Street Senior Residences! -1 & 2 Bedroom Senior Apartments!2017 Winner of the PACE Awards!Situated in historic downtown Elkton, North Street Senior Residences offers one and two bedroom apartments with features and amenities to suit your lifestyle. Our apartments are conveniently...
...My mom seems to like her new home. The manager is very helpful and resourceful. The community is fairly new and well kept. There are benches outside to enjoy the green landscape. North Street Senior...
100 Muirfield Road, Jackson, NJ 08527 | 45.5 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
Westlake Mews is an independent senior apartment community. We are surrounded by a beautiful park like setting in Jackson, NJ. At Westlake Mews we go out of our way to make you feel right at home!
...Thank you for finding a place for Mom!!!!I was really happy when I went there for the first time I was very relax seeing my mom very happy we're she was and a place she called her home.It felt like a hotel...
226 N Lincoln Ave, Newtown, PA 18940 | 19.1 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, Independent Living
Caring, homelike, family-focused.' These are just a few of the words that residents and their loved ones have used to describe Pickering Manor, a non-profit, 5-Star facility with a 50+ year history of excellent care for seniors. Located just blocks from historic Newtown Borough in Bucks County,...
...It is a good place could use some more cleaning and better rooms. They do care about the patients and very nice to them. They are on top of most things. I am not to sure on the games and could use some...
44 S DuPont Rd, Carneys Point, NJ 08069 | 26.2 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
Carneys Point Senior Apartments feature varies size one bedroom units with all utilities included in the rent. 1st floor units have walk in showers and handicap units available. Features include Walk in closets, Pantry closets, individual heat and AC. All units have dishwasher, garbage disposal,...
...Before deciding where to place my loved one, I was talking to representatives at other locations through the phone. This location was more ideal and the room that my loved one would get was more convenient,...
1655 Park Blvd., Camden, NJ 08103 | 5.8 milesfrom Philadelphia center
Provides: Senior Apartments
At Faison Mews, you’ll find a 62 and older senior affordable apartment home located in the beautiful Parkside neighborhood of Camden, New Jersey. These apartments are located in a neighborhood where seniors want to live, with amenities designed to make seniors lives more enjoyable, and apartment...
...The average cost of senior living in Philadelphia is 908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Delanco, NJ with an average of 853 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Philadelphia is not car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Philadelphia include The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which offers comprehensive bus, subway, and commuter rail systems all throughout the city. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Philadelphia also has robust biking infrastructure and is ranked as one of the most walkable cities in the country.
Philadelphia offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Reading Hospital and Lancaster General Hospital.
As one of the oldest cities in the U.S., Philadelphia is filled with rich history and vibrant culture. The city hosts many renowned historic sites closely tied to the Revolutionary War and the nation’s founding. Senior history buffs will delight in the numerous walking and bus tours that showcase Philadelphia’s iconic sites, and the multitude of nearby senior centers provide a wide variety of senior-friendly entertainment options.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living, Silverwoods and St. Martha Villa are the top rated senior apartments near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 70 senior apartments near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best senior apartments near you in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living. These senior apartments received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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