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Memory & Dementia Care in Delaware County

Memory Care Facility in Media, PA

A memory care facility that feels like home — secure and warm. Located in Lansdowne, PA — just 4 miles from Media.

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 Media, PA

There are more memory care facility listings near Media than there are caregivers to staff them, which is why Delaware County families tell us the brochures all read the same. Here are the local numbers instead.

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, 4 miles and 12 minutes from Media.

The practical test for memory care facility is whether the day still works when something changes. Here it does: specially trained caregivers in dementia and alzheimer's care, nurse-led medication management and behavioral support, structured daily routine to reduce anxiety and confusion, and a nurse who re-writes the plan rather than escalating it to a corporate office. Seniors living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or cognitive decline who need a secure, specialized environment with trained caregivers.

Practically, memory care facility near Media means Delaware County caregivers at a 6:1 maximum, medication poured and documented by a nurse, and transport to appointments at Riddle Hospital (5 min). It also means the family who visits from Media Theatre sees the same faces every week rather than a rotating agency roster.

The short answer

Bell Elite Senior Living provides memory care facility 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 Facility Works for a Media 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 Media 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 4 miles from Media, a 12 minutes drive.

Why Families in Media Choose Bell Elite for Memory Care Facility

Key benefits that set us apart from larger facilities

Nurse oversight for memory care facility

Vitals, weight, skin and appetite are charted every shift and reviewed by the nurse — which is how memory care facility catches the small changes before they become a Riddle Hospital (5 min) readmission.

Memory Care Facility in Media: the setting

The house holds six, so memory care facility here is personal by construction: birthdays, church services, a garden, a card game after dinner — not a bus roster.

What Media families actually pay

Home care in Delaware County runs $30 – $34 an hour, which buys roughly 40 hours a week. The same money covers memory care facility 24 hours a day here, plus meals and nursing.

Getting to us from Media

Move-in help from Media is included: packing, room setup, transferring the pharmacy and introducing the new physician if the family wants one.

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
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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 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 Media, PA

4 miles from Media — 12 minutes drive

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 Facility 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

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 Media
4 miles (12 minutes)
Varies by facility

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

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 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

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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 Media — Frequently Asked Questions

What should a Media family budget monthly for memory care facility?

Yes for most Media 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 Media?

About 4 miles and 12 minutes via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476. Riddle Hospital (5 min) is the closest acute partner, which keeps the same physicians involved after a move from Media.

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 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 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 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.

Do you offer trial stays before a permanent move?

Yes — respite stays from a few days to several weeks are the standard way Delaware County families test whether memory care facility fits.

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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