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Personal Care Home in Lansdowne, PA

Compassionate, nurse-led personal care in a real home — not a facility. Located in Lansdowne, PA — just 0 miles from Lansdowne.

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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

Personal Care Home in Lansdowne, PA

Search results for personal care home in Lansdowne are mostly directory listings with a phone number and a star rating. This page is the opposite: the Delaware County license behind the care, what a month actually costs, and how the drive from Lansdowne works on a weekday morning.

Delaware County is one of the densest concentrations of personal care beds in Pennsylvania. Personal care rates run $4,200 – $7,800 a month, the assisted living median sits near $6,300, and home care at $30 – $34 an hour buys roughly 40 hours a week. Bell Elite's all-inclusive personal care home starts at $5,900 — inside Lansdowne itself.

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 Lansdowne parent refuses a medication or stops eating.

The part families from Lansdowne 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 is a licensed Pennsylvania personal care home at its Lansdowne address, providing personal care home for a maximum of 6 residents 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 Lansdowne

We are in Lansdowne itself — under 5 minutes from Lansdowne Theater.

Mercy Fitzgerald, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Riddle Hospital are the acute-care systems residents here usually come from.

Landmarks: Lansdowne Theater, Lansdowne Farmers Market, Sellers Library, Hoffman Park.

How Personal Care Home Works for a Lansdowne Family

The work of personal care home happens in small moments — a shower at the right time, a meal that gets eaten, a medication taken without an argument — and it depends on staffing that does not rotate.

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 — here in Lansdowne, 0 minutes away — a Lansdowne family can budget personal care home for the full year, not just the first month.

Why Families in Lansdowne Choose Bell Elite for Personal Care Home

Key benefits that set us apart from larger facilities

Nurse oversight for personal care home

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

Personal Care Home in Lansdowne: the setting

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

What Lansdowne families actually pay

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

Getting to us from Lansdowne

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

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

Nurse-led medication management and health monitoring
Three home-cooked meals daily plus snacks and hydration
Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
Personal laundry and housekeeping services
Engaging daily activities and social programs
Family communication and regular care updates
Transportation to appointments at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (5 min), with the nurse coordinating return orders
A written backup plan for Delaware County power outages and weather events
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 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.

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Serving Families from Lansdowne, PA

0 miles from Lansdowne — 0 minutes drive

a charming, tree-lined borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, known for its historic homes, walkable downtown, and strong sense of community. Bell Elite Senior Living is proudly based right here in Lansdowne, making us the premier choice for local families seeking nurse-led personal care.

Families from Lansdowne appreciate that Bell Elite is close to home, making visits easy and convenient. As our home base, Lansdowne families are right in our neighborhood — we'd love to meet you.

Nearby Landmarks

  • Lansdowne Theater
  • Lansdowne Farmers Market
  • Sellers Library
  • Hoffman Park

Nearby Hospitals

  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (5 min)
  • Delaware County Memorial Hospital (8 min)
  • Riddle Hospital (12 min)

Why Choose Bell Elite for Personal Care Home in Lansdowne?

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 Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne
0 miles (0 minutes)
Varies by facility

Transparent Pricing for Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne 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

Personal Care Home in Lansdowne — 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.

How far is Bell Elite from Lansdowne?

We are in Lansdowne itself, minutes from Lansdowne Theater — most families visit in under five minutes' drive for personal care home.

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.

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 Lansdowne family specifically, that means a 0 minutes drive to our door — we are in the borough itself, with Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) handling county funding questions.

How much does a personal care home cost?

Bell Elite's personal care rates start at $5,900/month for our Essential tier, $6,500/month for Supportive, and $7,500/month for Comprehensive care. All tiers include 24-hour care, meals, medication management, and daily activities. VA Aid & Attendance benefits can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for veterans and their spouses. For a Lansdowne family specifically, that means a 0 minutes drive to our door — we are in the borough itself, 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 personal care home fits.

Does Bell Elite accept VA benefits for Lansdowne 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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