Respite Care in Media, PA
Respite care — rest for caregivers, excellent care for loved ones. 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.
Respite Care in Media, PA
The Media families who call us about respite 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.
What Media 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 respite care is $5,900 to $7,500 all-inclusive, 12 minutes from Media, with nothing added at the second invoice.
Media families ask us who respite care is really for. In practice: someone who needs help with flexible stays from a few days to several weeks and same nurse-led care as our long-term residents, and whose family wants a nurse — not a rotating aide roster — making the calls. It also covers all meals, snacks, and personal care included. The tour from Media Theatre takes about 12 minutes.
What separates respite care from the other options in Delaware County is who is on the floor at 2am. Here it is a caregiver who knows the resident's baseline, with a nurse on call and a written plan that already anticipates the falls, the refusals and the medication changes that Media families usually discover after a hospital readmission.
The short answer
Bell Elite Senior Living provides respite 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 Respite Care Works for a Media Family
Respite Care here is the same care, room and menu as a long-term resident, just for a fixed number of days — which is why Media families use it to test the fit before committing.
In Delaware County terms: personal care home rates run $4,200 – $7,800 a month, the assisted living median is about $6,300, and home care at $30 – $34 an hour covers roughly 40 hours a week. Bell Elite is $5,900 to $7,500 all-inclusive for respite care, 4 miles from Media — about 12 minutes via Baltimore Pike, MacDade Boulevard and I-476.
Why Families in Media Choose Bell Elite for Respite Care
Key benefits that set us apart from larger facilities
Nurse oversight for respite care
The nurse owns the medication list, orders, reconciles it with the pharmacy and calls the Riddle Hospital (5 min) physicians directly instead of relaying messages through the family.
Respite Care in Media: the setting
One household rather than a wing of respite care: the same caregivers every week, a shared dining table, and none of the corridor noise that makes Delaware County campuses hard for someone with hearing or memory loss.
What Media families actually pay
VA Aid and Attendance can offset about $2,100 a month for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse, and we prepare the respite care paperwork with the family rather than handing over a form.
Getting to us from Media
A Media family can start respite care with a trial stay first, then decide about a permanent room without losing the date.
How Respite Care Works at Bell Elite
Our nurse-led process from first call to ongoing care
Step 1: Short-Stay Assessment
An RN reviews your loved one's current care needs, medications, and any recovery requirements.
Step 2: Comfortable Room
Your loved one settles into a private or semi-private room with all amenities — same as our long-term residents.
Step 3: Same Nurse-Led Care
Full access to the same nurse-led care, meals, activities, and caregiver assistance as long-term residents.
Step 4: Activities & Social
Engaging daily activities and social interaction with our small community of 6 residents.
Step 5: Transition Support
Seamless transition to long-term care if needed, or support returning home with care recommendations.
What's Included in Our Respite 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 Respite Care Right for Your Loved One?
Family caregivers who need a break, seniors recovering from surgery or illness, or families evaluating long-term care options through a short-term stay.
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 Respite 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
Respite Care in Media — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does respite care cost in Delaware County?
Plan on $5,900 to $7,500 a month here for respite care, all-inclusive. For comparison, Delaware County assisted living medians run about $6,300 before care-level fees, and home care at $30 – $34 an hour only covers around 40 hours a week.
Can a Media family visit easily?
Yes. Families from Media usually come two or three times a week for respite care; the drive is 12 minutes, and the family portal covers the days they cannot.
Who licenses respite 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 respite care.
What is respite care?
Respite care is short-term residential care for seniors, providing family caregivers with a break while ensuring their loved one receives professional, 24-hour care. Bell Elite offers respite stays from a few days to several weeks with full nurse-led care. 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.
How much does respite care cost?
Bell Elite's respite care is priced at a daily rate based on the care level needed. Contact us for current rates and availability. Short-term stays include all meals, care, activities, and nurse-led medication management. 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.
Are visitors and pets welcome?
Visitors are welcome without an appointment, and well-behaved pets are welcome on visits and, with the nurse's agreement, to live here.
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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