Memory Care Community in Media, PA
A memory care community of 6 — intimate and secure. Located in Lansdowne, PA — just 4 miles from Media.
Talk to a nurse, not a salesperson — call (484) 356-1070.
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.
Memory Care Community in Media, PA
Most Media families comparing memory care community options are working from a hospital discharge date, not a blank calendar, so this page leads with the facts that decide a placement in Delaware County: cost, license, drive time, and clinical coverage.
Home care in Delaware County at $30 – $34 an hour covers about 40 hours a week; personal care homes publish $4,200 – $7,800 a month and assisted living sits near $6,300. For memory care community you get 24-hour coverage, meals and nurse oversight here for $5,900 a month all-inclusive, 12 minutes from Media on Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476.
What memory care community covers day to day: 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. What it does not: skilled nursing, which needs a clinical facility and which we will tell you plainly before you move anyone from Media.
Media families asking about memory care community are usually weighing it against staying home with an aide. The honest comparison: an aide covers set hours and leaves, while memory care community here covers the overnight, the meals, the laundry, the medication and the nurse oversight for one all-inclusive price — and the door is still open to visitors from Media Theatre at any reasonable hour.
The short answer
Bell Elite Senior Living provides memory care community 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 Memory Care Community Works for a Media Family
For memory care community, the environment is the treatment: a six-resident house with a steady routine, familiar faces and a nurse who knows how each resident's day usually goes. Wandering is managed by supervision and layout rather than locked doors and alarms.
Distance matters as much as price: 4 miles from Media, roughly 12 minutes via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476, with Riddle Hospital (5 min) the nearest acute partner. Delaware County personal care rates run $4,200 – $7,800 a month; our all-inclusive memory care community range is $5,900 to $7,500.
Why Families in Media Choose Bell Elite for Memory Care Community
Key benefits that set us apart from larger facilities
Nurse oversight for memory care community
The nurse owns the medication list, orders, reconciles it with the pharmacy and calls the Riddle Hospital (5 min) physicians directly instead of relaying messages through the family.
Memory Care Community in Media: the setting
One household rather than a wing of memory care community: the same caregivers every week, a shared dining table, and none of the corridor noise that makes Delaware County campuses hard for someone with hearing or memory loss.
What Media families actually pay
VA Aid and Attendance can offset about $2,100 a month for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse, and we prepare the memory care community paperwork with the family rather than handing over a form.
Getting to us from Media
A Media family can start memory care community with a trial stay first, then decide about a permanent room without losing the date.
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
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 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.
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 Memory Care Community 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
Memory Care Community in Media — Frequently Asked Questions
How do Delaware County rates for memory care community compare with Bell Elite?
Delaware County personal care homes publish $4,200 – $7,800 a month and assisted living medians sit near $6,300. Bell Elite is $5,900 to $7,500 all-inclusive for memory care community — room, meals, 24-hour caregivers, medication management and nurse oversight — with no level-of-care add-ons.
Can a Media family visit easily?
Yes. Families from Media usually come two or three times a week for memory care community; the drive is 12 minutes, and the family portal covers the days they cannot.
Who licenses memory care community for Delaware County residents?
Ask for the license number and the most recent inspection report — DHS licenses and inspects every personal care home in Delaware County under Chapter 2600. Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) handles county-level funding questions for memory care community.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.
What is a memory care community?
A memory care community is a residential care home specifically designed for seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, and cognitive decline. Bell Elite is a small memory care community with just 6 residents, offering secure, nurse-led care in a home-like setting. 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.
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 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.
Are visitors and pets welcome?
Visitors are welcome without an appointment, and well-behaved pets are welcome on visits and, with the nurse's agreement, to live here.
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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