Adult Day Care in Philadelphia, PA

Adult day care in Philadelphia averages $100–$145 per day in 2025. The city itself and inner suburbs (Lower Merion, Cheltenham) tend toward the higher end; outer suburban counties (Chester, Bucks, Montgomery) vary from $90–$130/day. Philadelphia's medical adult day health care programs, many of which serve high-acuity urban populations, can run $130–$155/day with full nursing and therapy services.

Yes — Pennsylvania Medicaid covers adult day services through the PA Community HealthChoices (CHC) managed care program, which replaced the older OBRA waiver system. CHC serves dual-eligible and Medicaid-only seniors in the community who meet a nursing-home level of care. Apply through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services or your local County Assistance Office. Adult day services are a standard CHC benefit for qualifying participants.

LIFE (Living Independently for Elders) is Pennsylvania's PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) program — a comprehensive alternative to nursing home placement. LIFE programs operate adult day health centers as the hub of all care, providing medical care, therapy, meals, social activities, and home care — all coordinated under one program. Several LIFE programs operate in Philadelphia and suburban counties (LIFE at Temple, LIFE at UPMC, ElderSEEK, InnovAge). PACE is typically limited to dual Medicare-Medicaid eligible seniors.

Yes — the Philadelphia metro has adult day centers throughout Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Camden (NJ) counties. Many operate as part of larger senior services networks or are affiliated with hospital systems (Main Line Health, Jefferson Health, Temple Health). The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (215-765-9040) serves Philadelphia County; each surrounding county has its own Area Agency on Aging for referrals.