Nurse-Led Senior Care in Media, PA
Nurse-led senior care — clinical expertise with a human heart. 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.
Nurse-Led Senior Care in Media, PA
The Media families who call us about nurse-led senior care have usually toured one large Delaware County campus already. What sent them looking again was not the price — it was the ratio, the turnover, or the feeling of a hallway with sixty doors.
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 nurse-led senior care 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.
Media families ask us who nurse-led senior care is really for. In practice: someone who needs help with registered nurse oversight of all care plans and nurse-led medication management and health assessments, and whose family wants a nurse — not a rotating aide roster — making the calls. It also covers family-owned and operated — not a corporate chain. The tour from Media Theatre takes about 12 minutes.
Hospitals discharge to a plan, not to a building. What we send back to Riddle Hospital (5 min) for a nurse-led senior care 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 nurse-led senior care 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 Nurse-Led Senior Care Works for a Media Family
Nurse-Led Senior Care means clinical decisions sit with a nurse rather than a corporate care director — medication changes, physician calls, wound checks and family conversations all land on one accountable person.
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 nurse-led senior care, 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 Nurse-Led Senior Care
Key benefits that set us apart from larger facilities
Nurse oversight for nurse-led senior care
Riddle Hospital (5 min) and Delaware County Memorial Hospital (12 min) discharge planners work directly with our nurse on nurse-led senior care, so a Media family leaving the hospital has a written plan, a medication list and a room ready.
Nurse-Led Senior Care in Media: the setting
Everyone eats at the same table for nurse-led senior care, caregivers included, which is how appetite and mood get noticed before they show up on a chart.
What Media families actually pay
No community fee, no second-person fee, no à la carte nurse-led senior care levels. The invoice a Media family gets is the number quoted on the tour, which is not how Delaware County campuses usually work.
Getting to us from Media
Tours are scheduled around the family, including evenings and weekends, and you meet the nurse who would actually write the nurse-led senior care plan.
How Nurse-Led Senior Care Works at Bell Elite
Our nurse-led process from first call to ongoing care
Step 1: RN Assessment
A registered nurse conducts a comprehensive health assessment — the foundation of our nurse-led care model.
Step 2: Nurse-Led Care Plan
An RN builds and reviews an individualized care plan, with input from our PMHNP and FNP as needed.
Step 3: Ongoing Oversight
An RN oversees all care decisions, medication management, and health monitoring — not just on call, but present.
Step 4: Direct Nurse Access
Family members speak directly with a nurse — not a receptionist — for any clinical question or concern.
Step 5: Regular Reviews
Weekly care plan reviews by our nursing team, with adjustments as your loved one's needs evolve.
What's Included in Our Nurse-Led Senior Care
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 Nurse-Led Senior Care Right for Your Loved One?
Families who want the clinical expertise of a nursing facility combined with the warmth and personalization of a real home — the best of both worlds.
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 Nurse-Led Senior Care 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
Nurse-Led Senior Care in Media — Frequently Asked Questions
What should a Media family budget monthly for nurse-led senior care?
Yes for most Media families: nurse-led senior care 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.
Can a Media family visit easily?
Yes. Families from Media usually come two or three times a week for nurse-led senior care; the drive is 12 minutes, and the family portal covers the days they cannot.
Who licenses nurse-led senior care 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 nurse-led senior 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.
What is nurse-led senior care?
Nurse-led senior care means a registered nurse oversees all care plans, medication management, and health monitoring — providing clinical expertise alongside daily caregiver assistance. Bell Elite is a nurse-led care home, exceeding standard personal care home requirements. 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.
Why is nurse-led care important?
Nurse-led care provides clinical oversight that standard personal care homes lack. Our RNs catch health changes early, manage medications professionally, coordinate with physicians, and ensure clinical best practices — all in a warm, 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.
Can a Media resident keep their own physician?
Yes. Residents keep their own physicians, and we transport to appointments around Riddle Hospital (5 min) when nurse-led senior care needs outside care.
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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