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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Collingdale, Pennsylvania

We're still building out our assisted living directory for Collingdale, PA. The median estimated cost is $6,512/mo. That's roughly in line with the Pennsylvania state median. Browse nearby cities or the Pennsylvania page while we finish adding local providers.

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Median monthly price, Collingdale

$6,512/mo

Estimated range $6,324 – $7,557

● Collingdale $6,512 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Collingdale

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingCollingdalePennsylvaniaNational
25th percentile$6,324/mo$6,186/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,512/mo$6,480/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,557/mo$7,043/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Collingdale runs about $34 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,961
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,515
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,875

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Media · Chester · Bala Cynwyd

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Collingdale.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Collingdale runs about $2,547 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Collingdale has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (610) 490-1300 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,515 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,512 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Collingdale assisted living median of $6,512 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,515 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Collingdale run about $12,013 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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Assisted Living in Collingdale

We do not list a licensed assisted living community in Collingdale yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Collingdale at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed assisted living communities listed for Collingdale, PA yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

Free local help worth saving

Collingdale, in Delaware County, has about 8,897 residents. About 839 of them (9%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $51,886.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Delaware County AAA(610) 490-1300delcosa.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • APPRISE (Pennsylvania SHIP)1-877-881-6388insurance.pa.gov

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources1-800-753-8827aging.pa.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Philadelphia.

  • Community HealthChoicesOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Collingdale more expensive than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Collingdale's median assisted living cost is about 0% higher than the Pennsylvania state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Pennsylvania → · Assisted Living cost across Pennsylvania → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Collingdale: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers