City cost ledger · updated 2026-07-17
State benchmarkSenior care costs in Philadelphia
Philadelphia currently shows the official state benchmark, not a city-specific provider quote. A city-specific record will replace it only after source verification. Actual provider pricing, availability, care needs and services vary.
Home care · 20 hours/week$2,947/month
Home care · 40 hours/week$5,893/month
Assisted living$6,480/month
Memory care 25% planning uplift$8,100/month
Nursing home semi-private room$11,954/month
Next planning questions
Turn Philadelphia costs into a care comparison.
Use the local figures above with schedule, fee and break-even guides before narrowing provider conversations.
Home care scheduleHome Care Cost for 20 Hours a WeekModel a part-time support schedule before comparing it with family availability or assisted living fees.Full-time home careHome Care Cost for 40 Hours a WeekCompare a full workweek of paid care with the household costs that continue at home.Assisted living feesAssisted Living Fee ChecklistSeparate base rent, care-level charges, move-in fees and optional services before comparing communities.Break-even questionWhen Is Assisted Living Cheaper Than Home Care?Understand the point where paid care hours and household costs can make assisted living lower on cost alone.
Evidence record
Source record
- CareScout / Genworth: 2025 Cost of Care Survey Median Cost Data TablesAccessed 2026-07-19
- CareBudgetIQ: State-to-city planning derivationAccessed 2026-07-17
How to use this city estimate
Is this a city provider quote?
No. This page currently uses the official state benchmark because a city-specific record has not been verified. Ask local providers what their price includes.
Does the lower cost identify the better care option?
No. Cost is only one planning input. Availability, quality, safety, preference and individual care needs require separate review.