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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2024

Cost of Nursing Homes in Bryn Mawr, PA

Nursing homes in Bryn Mawr, PA has a median $12,065/month (range $11,717–$14,000), above the Pennsylvania state median. The answer first, then the math below.

Based on 2024 survey data.

Median monthly price, Bryn Mawr

$12,065/mo

Typical range $11,717 – $14,000

● Bryn Mawr $12,065 ○ National median $11,029

2020 cost of care survey · 2024Estimate; not a quote
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Bryn Mawr, state, and national

Medians with each area's position against the national figure. Bars are drawn to scale.

Nursing Homes cost by area (2024)
AreaScaleMedianvs national
Bryn Mawr$12,065/mo+9.4%
Rosemont$12,065/mo+9.4%
Haverford College$12,065/mo+9.4%
Ardmore$12,065/mo+9.4%
Villanova$12,065/mo+9.4%
Narberth$12,065/mo+9.4%
Pennsylvania (state median)$11,954/mo+8.4%
United States$11,029/mo—

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Open the nursing homes directory for Bryn Mawr for the full provider table.

Why is this number different on other sites? Other sites may use a different survey year, an average instead of a median, or a narrower sample of providers. Every figure on this page states its source and period so you can compare like with like. We don't yet publish a room-type/care-level breakdown for Bryn Mawr; our cost model currently reports a single blended range.

What drives nursing homes cost in Bryn Mawr?

  • Local wages. Direct-care staff pay tracks the metro labor market and is usually the single biggest cost driver.
  • Real estate and cost of living. Facility rent/mortgage and general cost of living in Bryn Mawr scale with the local market.
  • Level of care and staffing ratios. Higher acuity levels cost more due to required staffing ratios.
  • Room type. Private rooms/apartments cost more than shared rooms.

We currently have one published data point for Bryn Mawr (2024). A multi-year trend will appear here once we've published estimates across multiple years.

The hourly math: staying home vs. moving

Bryn Mawr in-home care runs about $34/hour. The crossover point is where families decide.

Home care hourly math vs. nursing homes
Care at homeThe mathMonthlyvs nursing homes $12,065
20 hours a week$34/hr × 20 hrs × 52 ÷ 12$2,935/mo−$9,130
32 hours a week$34/hr × 32 hrs × 52 ÷ 12$4,697/mo−$7,368
44 hours a week$34/hr × 44 hrs × 52 ÷ 12$6,458/mo−$5,607
Around-the-clock (24/7)$34/hr × 168 hrs × 52 ÷ 12$24,658/mo+$12,593

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Around 82 hours a week, home care crosses the nursing homes median. Full-time and overnight care cost several times more.

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Bryn Mawr, PA

$12,065/mo/mo

Based on 2024 survey data.

Pennsylvania median

$11,954/mo/mo

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What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Bryn Mawr, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Bryn Mawr runs about $2,060/mo at the median. Income-restricted affordable senior housing (HUD 202, USDA 515, LIHTC, state HFA) is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Check local listings and income caps with the property. Call the county aging agency at (610) 490-1300 for free navigation help. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
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$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $6,458). Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
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$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Or near-full-time home care around the $6,458/mo survey month.
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Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Bryn Mawr run about $12,065/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Cheaper alternatives in Bryn Mawr

If the full private-pay number is out of reach, these are the honest next doors to check before you stretch a budget that cannot hold.

  • Adult day care in Bryn Mawr runs about $2,060/mo at the median. It can cover daytime supervision while a family caregiver works.
  • Income-restricted affordable senior housing (low income senior housing from HUD 202, USDA 515, LIHTC, or state HFA programs) can cost far less than assisted living or nursing care when eligibility fits. We do not yet list a city-proper match for Bryn Mawr. Browse affordable senior apartments
  • PACE may be available in some markets for eligible adults who need a nursing-home level of care but can live in the community. We do not list a local PACE match for Bryn Mawr yet.
  • Ask whether a family caregiver can be paid through Pennsylvania's consumer-directed Medicaid path: Can I get paid to care for my parent in Pennsylvania?

How to pay for nursing homes in Bryn Mawr

  1. 1. Private pay (savings, income, home equity)Most common

    The default payer for most families at the start, especially for assisted living and in-home care. Often combined with a second source once savings run low.

  2. 2. Long-term care insuranceCommon

    Pays toward care costs if a policy was purchased in advance, usually years before care is needed. Policy terms (daily/monthly benefit caps, elimination periods) vary widely. Check the policy documents directly.

  3. 3. Medicaid (state-run, income- and asset-limited)Common

    Covers nursing home care in every state, and many states offer Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that extend Medicaid to assisted living or in-home care. Eligibility rules and waiver availability are state-specific.

  4. 4. VA Aid & Attendance (veterans and surviving spouses)Situational

    An added benefit on top of a VA pension for eligible wartime veterans (or surviving spouses) who need help with daily activities. Requires meeting service, income, and care-need criteria.

  5. 5. MedicareNarrow eligibility

    Does not cover long-term custodial care (help with daily living). It can cover short-term skilled nursing or home health following a qualifying hospital stay, under specific conditions.

  6. This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Program rules vary by state and change over time. Confirm current eligibility with Medicaid.gov, the VA, or a licensed elder-law advisor.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does nursing homes cost in Bryn Mawr?

The median $12,065/month (range $11,717–$14,000). Based on 2024 survey data.

How is this estimate calculated?

We start from a published state or metro median, cited on this page, and adjust using local cost-of-living and wage data. We publish the methodology version alongside every figure.

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Nearby cities

RosemontHaverford CollegeArdmoreVillanovaNarberth

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