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Memory & Dementia Care in Delaware County

Memory Care Community in Havertown, PA

A memory care community of 6 — intimate and secure. Located in Lansdowne, PA — just 3 miles from Havertown.

Talk to a nurse, not a salesperson — call (484) 356-1070.

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Living room with fireplace
Chef's kitchen with island
Bell Elite home exterior
Nurse-Led Care
Only 6 Residents
PA Licensed
Family-Owned

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.

RN — Registered NurseLPN — Licensed Practical NursePMHNP — Psychiatric Mental Health NPFNP — Family Nurse Practitioner

Memory Care Community in Havertown, PA

Search results for memory care community in Havertown are mostly directory listings with a phone number and a star rating. This page is the opposite: the Delaware County license behind the care, what a month actually costs, and how the drive from Havertown works on a weekday morning.

Delaware County is one of the densest concentrations of personal care beds in Pennsylvania. Personal care rates run $4,200 – $7,800 a month, the assisted living median sits near $6,300, and home care at $30 – $34 an hour buys roughly 40 hours a week. Bell Elite's all-inclusive memory care community starts at $5,900 — 3 miles from Havertown, about 10 minutes via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476.

Seniors living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or cognitive decline who need a secure, specialized environment with trained caregivers. Practically, Delaware County families see it as secure, small-home environment with 6 residents maximum, specially trained caregivers in dementia and alzheimer's care, nurse-led medication management and behavioral support, plus the nurse oversight that makes the difference when a Havertown parent refuses a medication or stops eating.

The part families from Havertown do not hear on a tour elsewhere: for memory care community, a six-resident home cannot hide a change in condition. When someone stops eating or starts leaning on the wall, the nurse hears about it the same shift, not at a monthly review.

The short answer

Bell Elite Senior Living provides memory care community for Havertown, PA families from a licensed 6-resident personal care home in Lansdowne, PA — 3 miles and about 10 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 Havertown

3 miles, about 10 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: Haverford College, Llanerch Shopping Center, Karaking Golf Course.

How Memory Care Community Works for a Havertown Family

Memory Care Community in Delaware County usually starts as a safety question after a missed medication or a night out of bed. We answer it with 24-hour awake staff, a written dementia care plan and caregivers trained to redirect rather than correct.

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 memory care community, 3 miles from Havertown — about 10 minutes via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476.

Why Families in Havertown Choose Bell Elite for Memory Care Community

Key benefits that set us apart from larger facilities

Nurse oversight for memory care community

For memory care community, daily nurse oversight is the difference that matters: medication is poured, documented and re-checked by a licensed professional rather than left to a medication aide.

Memory Care Community in Havertown: the setting

A real kitchen, a sunroom and a yard, ten minutes from Haverford College, so Havertown visitors come for coffee rather than a scheduled appointment.

What Havertown families actually pay

Rate changes are given in writing with 30 days' notice, and memory care community here never re-prices because a resident's care level went up — the tiers only apply at move-in.

Getting to us from Havertown

3 miles from Havertown and minutes from Haverford College — short enough that a spouse can still be there for dinner several nights a week.

How Memory Care Community Works at Bell Elite

Our nurse-led process from first call to ongoing care

Step 1: Memory Assessment

Our PMHNP and RN team assess your loved one's cognitive status, behavioral patterns, and specific dementia care needs.

Step 2: Secure Environment

Your loved one moves into our secure, small-home environment designed to reduce anxiety and prevent wandering.

Step 3: Structured Routine

We establish a consistent daily routine with therapeutic activities designed for cognitive engagement and comfort.

Step 4: Behavioral Support

Our PMHNP oversees behavioral care strategies, medication management, and family education throughout the dementia journey.

Step 5: Family Education

Ongoing family education, support, and communication as your loved one's condition changes.

What's Included in Our Memory Care Community

All-inclusive care with no hidden fees

Secure, small-home environment with 6 residents maximum
Specially trained caregivers in dementia and Alzheimer's care
Nurse-led medication management and behavioral support
Structured daily routine to reduce anxiety and confusion
Therapeutic activities designed for cognitive engagement
Family education and support throughout the journey
Coordination with Delaware County home health, PT and hospice agencies when needed
Monthly call to review the memory care community plan and any changes
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A Glimpse Inside Bell Elite

A warm, family-like residence — not an institution. Every space is designed for comfort, safety, and dignity.

Living room with fireplace
Chef's kitchen with island
Furnished bedroom
Bright sunroom with natural light
Modern bathroom with grab bars
Bell Elite home exterior

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 Memory Care Community Right for Your Loved One?

Seniors living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or cognitive decline who need a secure, specialized environment with trained caregivers.

Not sure? Our nursing team offers free, no-pressure consultations to help you decide. Call (484) 356-1070 or schedule a tour.

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Serving Families from Havertown, PA

3 miles from Havertown — 10 minutes drive

a family-friendly Delaware County community known for its excellent schools and Irish-American heritage. Havertown families trust Bell Elite for our close proximity and our nurse-led, family-owned approach to senior care.

Families from Havertown 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 Havertown and the surrounding Delaware County area.

Nearby Landmarks

  • Haverford College
  • Llanerch Shopping Center
  • Karaking Golf Course

Nearby Hospitals

  • Lankenau Medical Center (15 min)
  • Delaware County Memorial Hospital (10 min)

Why Choose Bell Elite for Memory Care Community in Havertown?

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 Havertown choose our nurse-led home over large facilities

Feature
Bell Elite
Typical Assisted Living
Nurse oversight
24/7 RN on-site and on call
Nurse visits periodically or on-call only
Resident count
Maximum 6 residents
50 to 200+ residents
Caregiver ratio
1:3 during day, 1:6 at night
1:15 to 1:20+
Staff consistency
Same caregivers every day
Rotating staff, high turnover
Care plan reviews
Weekly by RN
Monthly or quarterly
Family communication
Direct nurse access, open door
Scheduled calls, visiting hours
Environment
Real home, 6 residents
Institutional facility
Distance from Havertown
3 miles (10 minutes)
Varies by facility

Transparent Pricing for Havertown 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

Most Popular

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

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Estimate Your Havertown 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

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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

Memory Care Community in Havertown — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does memory care community cost in Delaware County?

Plan on $5,900 to $7,500 a month here for memory care community, 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 far is Bell Elite from Havertown?

About 3 miles and 10 minutes via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476. Lankenau Medical Center (15 min) is the closest acute partner, which keeps the same physicians involved after a move from Havertown.

How do I verify a Delaware County personal care license before I tour?

Every Delaware County personal care home holds a DHS Chapter 2600 license and is inspected against those regulations; Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) separately screens families for county and waiver-funded care.

How is a small memory care community better?

Small communities offer more personalized care, better caregiver-to-resident ratios, a calmer environment, and closer relationships. Bell Elite's 6-resident home provides the intimate, stable setting that's ideal for memory care. For a Havertown family specifically, that means a 10 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 a memory care community cost?

Bell Elite's memory care rates start at $7,500/month for our Comprehensive tier. VA benefits can reduce costs for qualifying veterans and spouses. Contact us for a personalized consultation and tour. For a Havertown family specifically, that means a 10 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.

Who supervises care overnight?

Awake caregivers are on site overnight with a nurse on call, and every shift is documented before handover.

Does Bell Elite accept VA benefits for Havertown 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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