Assisted Living in Media, PA
Assisted living with a nurse's touch — clinical care in a warm home. Located in Lansdowne, PA — just 4 miles from Media.
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Talk to a Nurse, Not a Salesperson
When you call Bell Elite, you speak directly with a registered nurse — not a sales rep. Our nursing team includes RNs, LPNs, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and Family Nurse Practitioners who understand the clinical realities of aging.
Assisted Living in Media, PA
Choosing assisted living in Delaware County is rarely a search for luxury — it is a search for someone who will notice the difference when a resident's appetite, balance or mood changes. That is a staffing question before it is a price question.
A Media family budgeting assisted living should know three Delaware County numbers: $4,200 – $7,800 a month for personal care, $6,300 as the assisted-living median, and $30 – $34 an hour for home care. Our all-inclusive rate starts at $5,900 and covers the overnight, the meals and the nurse oversight — about 12 minutes away via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476.
The practical test for assisted living is whether the day still works when something changes. Here it does: 24-hour caregiver assistance and supervision, nurse-led medication management and health monitoring, three home-cooked meals daily plus snacks and hydration, and a nurse who re-writes the plan rather than escalating it to a corporate office. Older adults who need help with daily living activities but want to remain in a warm, home-like setting rather than an institutional facility.
Consider the drive from Media Theatre on a Tuesday evening, not on a tour day, once assisted living is in place. Media families describe the real test as this: can two adults still hold jobs and still see a parent three times a week? A Delaware County location within minutes of Riddle Hospital (5 min) is what makes that workable.
The short answer
Bell Elite Senior Living provides assisted living for Media, PA families from a licensed 6-resident personal care home in Lansdowne, PA — 4 miles and about 12 minutes away — starting at $5,900 per month with daily registered-nurse oversight.
What Care Costs in Delaware County
2026 local survey ranges. Confirm current rates directly with each provider — published rates change quarterly.
| Bell Elite — Essential (all-inclusive) | $5,900/mo |
| Bell Elite — Supportive | $6,500/mo |
| Bell Elite — Comprehensive | $7,500/mo |
| Delaware County personal care home range | $4,200 – $7,800/mo |
| Delaware County assisted living median | $6,300/mo |
| Home care in Delaware County | $30 – $34/hr |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $12,400/mo |
A single all-inclusive rate is the whole bill at Bell Elite. Larger facilities typically add level-of-care fees, medication surcharges and community fees on top of the base rent.
Who licenses care in Delaware County
Pennsylvania personal care homes are licensed and inspected by DHS under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600. That license is the document to ask for before you sign anything.
Licensing body: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). Families can also call Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) — cosa runs the county's aging waiver assessments and can confirm which care settings a family can afford.
Getting to us from Media
4 miles, about 12 minutes, via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476.
Mercy Fitzgerald, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Riddle Hospital are the acute-care systems residents here usually come from.
Landmarks: Media Theatre, State Street Shopping, Ridley Creek State Park.
How Assisted Living Works for a Media Family
Media families usually arrive at assisted living after a hospitalization or a fall. The first weeks are about rebuilding the routine; the rest is about keeping it.
In Delaware County terms: personal care home rates run $4,200 – $7,800 a month, the assisted living median is about $6,300, and home care at $30 – $34 an hour covers roughly 40 hours a week. Bell Elite is $5,900 to $7,500 all-inclusive for assisted living, 4 miles from Media — about 12 minutes via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476.
Why Families in Media Choose Bell Elite for Assisted Living
Key benefits that set us apart from larger facilities
Nurse oversight for assisted living
Every assisted living resident has one accountable clinician. Not a care director in another county, not a hotline: the nurse who knows the Media family's name.
Assisted Living in Media: the setting
Small by design: six residents means the caregiver ratio for assisted living stays low through the overnight, when larger Delaware County buildings run thinnest.
What Media families actually pay
Long-term care insurance can be assigned to us for assisted living, and we bill the policy directly so a Media family is not fronting $5,900 and waiting for reimbursement.
Getting to us from Media
Visitors are welcome without an appointment, and the family portal shares shift notes, medications and appointments so Media relatives who cannot drive in still follow the assisted living day.
How Assisted Living Works at Bell Elite
Our nurse-led process from first call to ongoing care
Step 1: Free Assessment
An RN conducts a comprehensive care assessment — reviewing medical history, medications, mobility, and daily living needs.
Step 2: Personalized Care Plan
Our nursing team builds an individualized care plan tailored to your loved one's specific needs, preferences, and health conditions.
Step 3: Move-In & Settling In
Your loved one moves into their private or semi-private room. Our caregivers help them feel at home and establish a daily routine.
Step 4: Daily Care & Monitoring
24-hour caregiver assistance, nurse-led medication management, three home-cooked meals daily, and regular health monitoring.
Step 5: Ongoing Communication
Regular updates from our nursing team, open-door visitation, and care plan reviews as needs evolve.
What's Included in Our Assisted Living
All-inclusive care with no hidden fees
A Glimpse Inside Bell Elite
A warm, family-like residence — not an institution. Every space is designed for comfort, safety, and dignity.






See It for Yourself
The best way to experience Bell Elite is in person. Tour our home, meet our nursing team, and feel the difference.
Is Assisted Living Right for Your Loved One?
Older adults who need help with daily living activities but want to remain in a warm, home-like setting rather than an institutional facility.
Not sure? Our nursing team offers free, no-pressure consultations to help you decide. Call (484) 356-1070 or schedule a tour.
Serving Families from Media, PA
the county seat of Delaware County, known as 'Everybody's Hometown' for its charming State Street dining and shopping district. Media families appreciate Bell Elite's nurse-led care model and our short drive from the Media area.
Families from Media appreciate that Bell Elite is close to home, making visits easy and convenient. Our central location in Delaware County puts us within easy reach of Media and the surrounding Delaware County area.
Nearby Landmarks
- Media Theatre
- State Street Shopping
- Ridley Creek State Park
Nearby Hospitals
- Riddle Hospital (5 min)
- Delaware County Memorial Hospital (12 min)
Why Choose Bell Elite for Assisted Living in Media?
Four reasons families trust us with their loved ones
Nurse-Led Care
Registered Nurse oversight of all care plans, medication management, and health monitoring — exceeding standard personal care home requirements.
Only 6 Residents
Our small home means personalized attention, consistent caregivers, and a family-like atmosphere — not an institutional facility.
Family-Owned
Owned and operated by a family, not a corporation. Decisions are made by people who know your loved one, not shareholders.
Licensed & Trusted
Pennsylvania-licensed personal care home with transparent pricing, open communication, and an open-door policy for families.
The Bell Elite Difference
Why families in Media choose our nurse-led home over large facilities
Transparent Pricing for Media Families
All-inclusive rates with no hidden fees. VA benefits may reduce costs significantly.
Essential
$5,900/month
Personal care, meals, medication management, and daily activities
Supportive
$6,500/month
Enhanced care with additional assistance and health monitoring
Comprehensive
$7,500/month
Full care including memory care, specialized medical support, and more
Estimate Your Media Monthly Cost
All-inclusive rates, no level-of-care surcharges. Estimates use published Bell Elite rates and typical VA and long-term-care insurance offsets.
Care level
Estimated monthly
$6,500
$6,500 all-inclusive
• Room, meals and 24-hour caregivers included
• Daily registered-nurse oversight
• No community fee, no level-of-care upcharge
What Families Say
"The nurse oversight gives us peace of mind that no other facility could match. Mom is safe, cared for, and happy."
Daughter of resident
Delaware County, PA
"With only 6 residents, the caregivers truly know my dad. It's like having him cared for in a family member's home."
Son of resident
Main Line, PA
"From the first tour, we felt the warmth. This isn't a facility — it's a home. The staff treats residents like their own family."
Family member
Philadelphia, PA
Assisted Living in Media — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does assisted living cost in Delaware County?
Plan on $5,900 to $7,500 a month here for assisted living, all-inclusive. For comparison, Delaware County assisted living medians run about $6,300 before care-level fees, and home care at $30 – $34 an hour only covers around 40 hours a week.
How long is the drive from Media for a assisted living visit?
Roughly 12 minutes by car (4 miles) using Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476, so evening assisted living visits from Media are realistic rather than a weekend expedition.
What oversight applies to assisted living in Delaware County?
Pennsylvania DHS licenses personal care homes under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 and inspects them on a published schedule. Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) can also confirm which funding a Media family qualifies for.
Is assisted living the same as a nursing home?
No. Assisted living provides help with daily activities in a residential setting, while nursing homes provide skilled medical care for residents with complex health needs. Bell Elite offers assisted living in a small, home-like environment with nurse oversight — the best of both worlds. For a Media family specifically, that means a 12 minutes drive to our door via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476, with Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) handling county funding questions.
What does assisted living include?
Bell Elite's assisted living includes 24-hour caregiver assistance, nurse-led medication management, three daily meals plus snacks, help with bathing/dressing/grooming, personal laundry, housekeeping, daily activities, and regular family communication — all in a small 6-resident home. For a Media family specifically, that means a 12 minutes drive to our door via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476, with Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) handling county funding questions.
What does the family portal include?
Shift notes, medications, appointments, documents and video calls, so family members outside Media see the same information.
Does Bell Elite accept VA benefits for Media veterans?
Yes. VA Aid and Attendance can offset roughly $2,100 a month of the $5,900 base rate for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse, and we prepare the paperwork with the family. Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) also screens Delaware County residents for state-funded care.
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