Personal Care Home in Clifton Heights, PA
Compassionate, nurse-led personal care in a real home — not a facility. Located in Lansdowne, PA — just 1 miles from Clifton Heights.
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.
Personal Care Home in Clifton Heights, PA
If you have already read three personal care home brochures with the same stock photos, you are not the problem — the Delaware County market writes them all from the same template. Here are the local numbers, the license, and the honest limits of a six-resident home.
What Clifton Heights families find when they call around: $4,200 – $7,800 a month at Delaware County personal care homes, $6,300 as the assisted living median, and $30 – $34 an hour if they stay home with an aide. Our personal care home is $5,900 to $7,500 all-inclusive, 4 minutes from Clifton Heights, with nothing added at the second invoice.
Older adults who need help with daily living activities but want to remain in a warm, home-like setting rather than an institutional facility. Practically, Delaware County families see it as private or semi-private room in a 6-resident home, 24-hour caregiver assistance and supervision, nurse-led medication management and health monitoring, plus the nurse oversight that makes the difference when a Clifton Heights parent refuses a medication or stops eating.
The part families from Clifton Heights do not hear on a tour elsewhere: for personal care home, 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 personal care home for Clifton Heights, PA families from a licensed 6-resident personal care home in Lansdowne, PA — 1 miles and about 4 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 Clifton Heights
1 miles, about 4 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: Clifton Heights Shopping District, Hoffman Park, Indian Creek Park.
How Personal Care Home Works for a Clifton Heights Family
Personal Care Home at its practical core is help with bathing, dressing, medication, meals and supervision, delivered by people who know the resident's name and preferences.
Rates in Delaware County sit between $4,200 – $7,800 a month for personal care, with assisted living near $6,300. At $5,900 to $7,500 all-inclusive — 1 miles from Clifton Heights, 4 minutes away — a Clifton Heights family can budget personal care home for the full year, not just the first month.
Why Families in Clifton Heights Choose Bell Elite for Personal Care Home
Key benefits that set us apart from larger facilities
Nurse oversight for personal care home
A registered nurse writes the personal care home plan, trains the caregivers who carry it out, and speaks to the physicians at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (5 min) by name. It is a clinical decision, not a sales package.
Personal Care Home in Clifton Heights: the setting
No locked memory wing and no separate "level" floor — personal care home residents stay in the same home as needs change, which matters for couples and for anyone who has already moved once.
What Clifton Heights families actually pay
A Clifton Heights family paying $30 – $34 an hour for 12 hours of daily home care spends about $10,800 a month. Personal Care Home here is $5,900 all-inclusive, with the overnight included.
Getting to us from Clifton Heights
We transport residents to Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (5 min) and coordinate the return instructions with the nurse, removing a weekly burden from Clifton Heights families.
How Personal Care Home Works at Bell Elite
Our nurse-led process from first call to ongoing care
Step 1: Free Assessment
An RN conducts a comprehensive care assessment — reviewing medical history, medications, mobility, and daily living needs.
Step 2: Personalized Care Plan
Our nursing team builds an individualized care plan tailored to your loved one's specific needs, preferences, and health conditions.
Step 3: Move-In & Settling In
Your loved one moves into their private or semi-private room. Our caregivers help them feel at home and establish a daily routine.
Step 4: Daily Care & Monitoring
24-hour caregiver assistance, nurse-led medication management, three home-cooked meals daily, and regular health monitoring.
Step 5: Ongoing Communication
Regular updates from our nursing team, open-door visitation, and care plan reviews as needs evolve.
What's Included in Our Personal Care Home
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 Personal Care Home Right for Your Loved One?
Older adults who need help with daily living activities but want to remain in a warm, home-like setting rather than an institutional facility.
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 Clifton Heights, PA
a small, walkable Delaware County borough adjacent to Lansdowne, known for its tight-knit community feel and local businesses. Clifton Heights is practically next door to Bell Elite, making us the natural choice for local families.
Families from Clifton Heights 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 Clifton Heights and the surrounding Delaware County area.
Nearby Landmarks
- Clifton Heights Shopping District
- Hoffman Park
- Indian Creek Park
Nearby Hospitals
- Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (5 min)
- Delaware County Memorial Hospital (8 min)
Why Choose Bell Elite for Personal Care Home in Clifton Heights?
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 Clifton Heights choose our nurse-led home over large facilities
Transparent Pricing for Clifton Heights 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 Clifton Heights 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
Personal Care Home in Clifton Heights — Frequently Asked Questions
Is personal care home in Delaware County affordable on private pay?
Our personal care home range runs $5,900 to $7,500 all-inclusive. Delaware County personal care homes average $4,200 – $7,800 and assisted living sits near $6,300 — but those figures exclude the medication and care-level charges that appear on the second invoice.
Can a Clifton Heights family visit easily?
Yes. Families from Clifton Heights usually come two or three times a week for personal care home; the drive is 4 minutes, and the family portal covers the days they cannot.
Who licenses personal care home 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 personal care home.
What is a personal care home?
A personal care home is a residential setting where seniors receive 24-hour assistance with daily living activities — bathing, dressing, medication management, meals, and personal care — in a small, home-like environment rather than a large institutional facility. For a Clifton Heights family specifically, that means a 4 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 personal care home different from a nursing home?
Personal care homes provide assistance with daily activities and medication management but do not provide skilled nursing services like IV therapy or wound care. They offer a more home-like, intimate setting with fewer residents, while nursing homes are larger, more clinical facilities for residents with complex medical needs. For a Clifton Heights family specifically, that means a 4 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 many residents live at Bell Elite?
Six residents maximum, which is what keeps the caregiver ratio low and the house calm for personal care home.
Does Bell Elite accept VA benefits for Clifton Heights 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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