Montgomery County, PA • Senior Care Guide
Senior Care in Jenkintown, PA
Jenkintown is home to Rydal Park, one of Montgomery County's most established CCRCs, as well as personal care options serving the Abington and Cheltenham areas.
Care types available in Jenkintown:
Facility Directory
2 Senior Care Communities in Jenkintown
Rydal Park Retirement Community
Jenkintown, PA • Montgomery County
Presbyterian Homes
$4,500–$8,000/mo
Est. monthly
- 72 MC units
- well-established CCRC
1515 The Fairway, Jenkintown. Confirm Medicaid waiver status directly with the facility.
The Chelsea at Jenkintown
Jenkintown, PA • Montgomery County
$4,000–$6,500/mo
Est. monthly
- 80 seniors
- multiple apartment layouts
- Alzheimer's support
Cost ranges are approximate estimates — contact each facility for current pricing. Medicaid acceptance marked "Check directly" requires individual confirmation. View full county directory →
Frequently Asked Questions
Senior Care in Jenkintown — Q&A
What senior care options are available in Jenkintown, PA?
Jenkintown has 2 senior care facilities in our directory, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living / Personal Care, Memory Care, CCRC / Life Plan. Jenkintown is home to Rydal Park, one of Montgomery County's most established CCRCs, as well as personal care options serving the Abington and Cheltenham areas.
How much does assisted living cost near Jenkintown, PA?
Assisted living (Personal Care Home) costs in Montgomery County average $5,875 per month as of 2025-2026 (CareScout/Genworth survey). The range runs from approximately $3,800/month at smaller communities to $7,500+/month at higher-end communities with memory care. Communities near Jenkintown fall within this range — contact each facility directly for current pricing.
Is there memory care available near Jenkintown, PA?
Yes. Memory care communities are available near Jenkintown. Rydal Park Retirement Community, The Chelsea at Jenkintown offer secured memory care for residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, or related diagnoses. Memory care costs in Montgomery County average approximately $5,900/month, with secured units ranging $3,500–$9,900/month.
When is it time to move a parent from home to a senior care community in Jenkintown?
Common signs that a parent may need assisted living or memory care include: repeated falls or near-misses, missed or doubled medications, unexplained weight loss, declining personal hygiene, withdrawal from social activities, wandering or getting lost in familiar areas, and family caregiver exhaustion. No single sign is definitive — the pattern over time matters. A geriatric care manager can conduct a formal assessment. When two or more signs are present consistently, it is time to explore options near Jenkintown.
What happens to a parent's home in Jenkintown when they move into care?
The family home is typically the largest asset available to fund senior care. Many families in Jenkintown and Montgomery County sell the family home to sustain assisted living, memory care, or CCRC costs. The timing depends on your financial situation — there is no requirement to sell immediately. Bridge financing can create a funding gap while the home is prepared and sold. We help families navigate the family home transition sensitively, at their pace. Contact Ariella + Lukasz Realty Group to discuss your situation confidentially.
Serving Families in Jenkintown and Nearby Communities
Ariella + Lukasz Realty Group serves families across Montgomery County, including Jenkintown and surrounding communities. When the time comes to address the family home during a care transition, we handle that process with sensitivity and full market expertise — at your pace, not ours.
Contact us for a free, no-obligation conversation about your situation. We can refer you to elder law attorneys, senior move managers, and care navigators in the Jenkintown area as well.