Find the Right Home Care near Philadelphia, PA

In-home care, or home care agencies in Philadelphia, PA provide compassion and help for seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary by need and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care Agencies in Philadelphia, PA

The median monthly cost of in-home care is $4,671 in Philadelphia and about $4,481 for the state of Pennsylvania, according to Genworth.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right home care in Pennsylvania for you or your loved one.

Learn More About Philadelphia, PA

Cost of Living

Like most other major East Coast cities, living in Philadelphia can be considerably more expensive than the average U.S. destination. The cost of living is rated over ten points higher than the national average. All index scores are based on a sliding scale with the national average set at 100.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
111	100	$890	19.8% spend over 30% of their income on rent	$147,636	$40,649	The top inheritance tax rate is 15% and there is no exemption threshold

Local Hospitals

There are 23 general hospitals in the city that provide emergency care and other medical services. The top hospitals in Philadelphia include:

• Reading Hospital – This short-term acute care community provides services to over 730 staffed beds. They offer skilled nursing care and rehabilitation care.
• Lancaster General Hospital – This 590-bed community is one of the top teaching hospitals in the state.
• Main Line Hospital Bryn Mawr Campus – This hospital is a 287-bed, not-for-profit, acute-care teaching hospital.

Weather and Climate

Philadelphia has a hot-summer humid continental type of climate. This means that the city experiences four distinct seasons with snowy winters and muggy summers. On average, the humidity level for Philadelphia is roughly 65%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of September at about 68%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
78°F	90°F (July)	64°F (July)	37°F	49°F (December)	26°F (January)

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
59 (Moderate)	76 in the month of December (Moderate)

Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation and Natural Disasters

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
4”	6” (August)	13”

Demographics and Values

2016 Presidential Election for Philadelphia County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
82.3%	15.3%	2.4%

Population Statistics

Population metro area	Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
5,637,884	1,580,863	4,547 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 0.25%

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
34	24%	10%	5%	4%

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
34%	27%	11%

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
7.2%	42.3%	14.5%	0.4%	<1%	34.6%	3%

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
63,219	31	9

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
11%	60%	16%	26%	6%	5%

Philadelphia is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public.

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

As one of the oldest cities in the nation, Philadelphia is filled with rich history and vibrant culture. There are many popular historic sights in the city which are closely tied to the Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States of America. Top sightseeing spots include the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. The Museum of the American Revolution also contains many historical artifacts and documents related to the American Revolution. Movie lovers might recognize the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art which were made famous by Sylvester Stallone in the film “Rocky.” There are many walking and bus tours in the city that can show you all the historic and iconic sights that you may wish to see. For shopping there is the Reading Terminal Market which has stalls brimming with fresh flowers and produce. Sports fans can catch a Phillies baseball game at the iconic Citizens Bank Stadium. The Philadelphia Zoo and the Philadelphia Magic Gardens offer fun sightseeing for the whole family.

Transportation

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority or Septa offers comprehensive bus, subway, and commuter-rail systems all throughout the city. Septa is consistently ranked as one of the best transit systems in the country. Philadelphia is also ranked as one of the most walkable cities in the United States.