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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 18 families in Philadelphia access the VA benefits they've earned.
Memory Care in Philadelphia by the Numbers
Philadelphia Memory Care Communities We Work With
The community below is a Patriot Angels memory care partner in Philadelphia.
Paying for Memory Care in Philadelphia
Memory care in Pennsylvania costs about $7,050 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Philadelphia-only figure is published. Ask each Philadelphia community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. If income looks too high on paper, read what to do when income seems too high before ruling the benefit out.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania memory care | $7,050 | $3,205 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Pennsylvania assisted living | $6,480 | $2,635 |
Check Memory Care Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Philadelphia
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Philadelphia veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Philadelphia Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Philadelphia is home to about 46,015 veterans, 23,358 of them 65 or older. Across Philadelphia County the count is 46,015, with 23,358 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Philadelphia Communities
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Philadelphia community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Daily routine
Ask to see a Philadelphia community’s activity calendar and watch one activity in person.
Behaviors and move-outs
Ask which behaviors would lead a Philadelphia community to ask a resident to leave.
Memory Care in Cities Near Philadelphia
Other Pennsylvania memory care pages within driving distance of Philadelphia.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Philadelphia Memory Care Questions
Can a Philadelphia veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Philadelphia who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Philadelphia?
About $7,050 a month is typical across Pennsylvania. Ask each Philadelphia community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Philadelphia?
Just one, in Philadelphia, plus 31 across Pennsylvania.
Is a dementia diagnosis needed to get Aid & Attendance in Philadelphia?
No. Philadelphia families do not need a specific diagnosis. VA looks at the need for help or supervision, and a doctor’s statement about memory loss supports that.
Other Care Options in Philadelphia Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Philadelphia? See Memory Care in Pennsylvania or the national guide.
