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Memory & Dementia Care in Delaware County

Memory Care Facility in Drexel Hill, PA

A memory care facility that feels like home — secure and warm. Located in Lansdowne, PA — just 1.5 miles from Drexel Hill.

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 Facility in Drexel Hill, PA

Before you tour anything for memory care facility near Drexel Hill, you need three numbers: the monthly all-in cost, the caregiver-to-resident ratio, and the drive from your own front door. All three are on this page, in Delaware County terms.

Delaware County has one of the densest concentrations of personal care beds in Pennsylvania, so memory care facility prices here cluster between $4,200 – $7,800 a month depending on the license and the staffing model. Assisted living medians run near $6,300 and home care $30 – $34 an hour. Ours is one all-inclusive rate from $5,900, 1.5 miles and 5 minutes from Drexel Hill.

Drexel Hill families ask us who memory care facility is really for. In practice: someone who needs help with secure, small-home environment with 6 residents maximum and specially trained caregivers in dementia and alzheimer's care, and whose family wants a nurse — not a rotating aide roster — making the calls. It also covers structured daily routine to reduce anxiety and confusion. The tour from Drexel Hill Shopping Center takes about 5 minutes.

Hospitals discharge to a plan, not to a building. What we send back to Delaware County Memorial Hospital (5 min) for a memory care facility resident is a documented medication schedule, a fall-risk assessment and a named nurse — which is why Delaware County case managers use us when a family needs placement the same week.

The short answer

Bell Elite Senior Living provides memory care facility for Drexel Hill, PA families from a licensed 6-resident personal care home in Lansdowne, PA — 1.5 miles and about 5 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 Drexel Hill

1.5 miles, about 5 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: Drexel Hill Shopping Center, Aronimink Golf Club, Drexel Hill Middle School.

How Memory Care Facility Works for a Drexel Hill Family

Memory Care Facility 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.

The Delaware County comparison most Drexel Hill families end up making is hours against coverage: $30 – $34 an hour for home care buys 40 hours, while $5,900 a month buys memory care facility, the overnight, the meals, the laundry, the medication and the nurse oversight. We are 1.5 miles from Drexel Hill, a 5 minutes drive.

Why Families in Drexel Hill Choose Bell Elite for Memory Care Facility

Key benefits that set us apart from larger facilities

Nurse oversight for memory care facility

For memory care facility, 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 Facility in Drexel Hill: the setting

A real kitchen, a sunroom and a yard, ten minutes from Drexel Hill Shopping Center, so Drexel Hill visitors come for coffee rather than a scheduled appointment.

What Drexel Hill families actually pay

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

Getting to us from Drexel Hill

1.5 miles from Drexel Hill and minutes from Drexel Hill Shopping Center — short enough that a spouse can still be there for dinner several nights a week.

How Memory Care Facility 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 Facility

All-inclusive care with no hidden fees

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
Wandering prevention and 24-hour supervision
Weekly housekeeping and personal laundry, returned the same day
Diet-specific menus reviewed with the nurse, not a generic "special diet" line
See Our Home

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 Facility 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 Drexel Hill, PA

1.5 miles from Drexel Hill — 5 minutes drive

a close-knit Delaware County community just minutes from Lansdowne, known for its tree-lined streets and family-friendly atmosphere. Drexel Hill families choose Bell Elite for our proximity and our nurse-led approach to personal care.

Families from Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill and the surrounding Delaware County area.

Nearby Landmarks

  • Drexel Hill Shopping Center
  • Aronimink Golf Club
  • Drexel Hill Middle School

Nearby Hospitals

  • Delaware County Memorial Hospital (5 min)
  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (8 min)

Why Choose Bell Elite for Memory Care Facility in Drexel Hill?

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 Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill
1.5 miles (5 minutes)
Varies by facility

Transparent Pricing for Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill 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 Facility in Drexel Hill — Frequently Asked Questions

What should a Drexel Hill family budget monthly for memory care facility?

Yes for most Drexel Hill families: memory care facility starts at $5,900 a month, VA Aid and Attendance can offset roughly $2,100 for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses, and long-term care insurance can be assigned directly to us.

How far is Bell Elite from Drexel Hill?

About 1.5 miles and 5 minutes via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476. Delaware County Memorial Hospital (5 min) is the closest acute partner, which keeps the same physicians involved after a move from Drexel Hill.

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.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.

How is a memory care facility secured?

Bell Elite's memory care includes secured entrances and exits to prevent wandering, 24-hour caregiver supervision, and a small home environment where all residents are monitored. Our small size makes security more personal and effective than large facilities. For a Drexel Hill family specifically, that means a 5 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 facility cost?

Bell Elite's memory care rates start at $7,500/month for our Comprehensive tier, which includes all specialized dementia care services. VA benefits can reduce costs for qualifying veterans and spouses. Contact us for a personalized consultation. For a Drexel Hill family specifically, that means a 5 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 Drexel Hill 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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