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Media is a suburban community in the southern outskirts of Philadelphia. Home to 5,700 people, 17% of Media’s residents are seniors aged 65 and over. The warm summers and cool winters give this area a varied seasonality that encourages outdoor activities and visits to the local golf courses and nearby waterfront. Seniors in Media live within 15 minutes of the urban bustle of Philadelphia and 10 minutes from the Delaware River shore. Media is close to many of Philadelphia’s many senior centers, historical attractions and medical establishments that accept Medicare and Medicaid from new patients.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Media is $5,500. Prices for room and care tend to vary depending on location, amenities and other factors specific to each facility.
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The average monthly cost of assisted living in Media is $5,500. This is well above the state average of $3,955 and also higher than the national average cost of $4,300 a month. Other states adjacent to Pennsylvania range in average cost from $4,000 a month in West Virginia to $5,000 a month in Maryland. New York and Ohio are in-between at $4,800 and $4,350, respectively.
Cities inside Pennsylvania vary considerably in their average cost for assisted living. Pittsburgh and Allentown are close to the low end of cost at $3,550 a month, while Scranton averages $2,450. Assisted living in Lancaster costs an average of $4,050 a month, while Erie averages $4,315. Altoona is comparatively affordable at $3,723 a month for assisted living.
Note: Data for Media was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, was used instead.
Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance program offers free and low-cost health insurance for seniors, people with disabilities and people with limited resources. Seniors who qualify for Medical Assistance may be able to get help with placement in a nursing home. Seniors can also apply for at least nine waivers to support them with aging at home or in assisted living.
Learn more about Medical Assistance waivers and the application process for participation at our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
| Contact | Description | |
| County Services for the Aging (COSA) | (610) 490-1300 | Area Agencies for Aging help seniors in the Media area find necessary resources that can support them at home and in residential senior communities. COSA provides case manager services to help seniors locate programs they may be eligible for. COSA benefits are available for all seniors in the coverage area aged 60 and over. |
| Philadelphia Veterans Affairs | (215) 823-5800 | The Department of Veterans Affairs helps veterans get benefits they have earned through their service. This includes health care, pensions and disability benefits. VA services are available for all honorably discharged veterans, their spouses and widows, as well as their dependents. Applicants for assistance can appeal to the VA for help signing up for benefits they’re eligible for. Referrals are also available for financial and mental health services. |
| Administration for Community Living | (202) 401-4634 | The Philadelphia-area Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) helps local seniors find and apply for long-term care and in-home support. The ADRC offers impartial information, advice and counseling for caregiver selection and hiring, as well as for other aging-in-place supports. The center streamlines referrals and caregiving by working in coordination with Medical Assistance, Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, the VA and other senior services. |
| Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) | (215) 580-7800 | SEPTA offers free transportation for seniors on fixed routes throughout the southeastern Pennsylvania transit area. No-cost fares are also offered on the trolley, trackless trolley, subway lines, and Norristown High Speed Line. In order to ride for free, seniors aged 65 and over must obtain a SEPTA Key Senior Fare Card. SEPTA also offers 50% discounts for senior riders across the state line. A single attendant may ride for free with a cardholder. |
| Philadelphia Parks & Recreation | (215) 685-2736 | The Philadelphia Parks & Recreation department operates six community centers in the area around Media. Seniors 55 and over can visit these centers for educational and recreational community events, congregate meals and other nutritional support, and help with various social services. Transportation assistance is also available for non-emergency medical ride service. |
Assisted living communities in Media are overseen by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Human Services. This bureau regulates staffing, safety and the scope of practice all residential senior facilities must abide by. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page to learn more about these laws and regulations.
