Local senior resources for Manayunk and the surrounding Philadelphia area — the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving Manayunk
- The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) or your county Area Agency on Aging: free options counseling and benefits screening for Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, and Chester counties, plus the Pennsylvania Department of Aging for statewide benefits counseling — serving Philadelphia (a consolidated city-county — one entity, not two).
- Senior centers & home-delivered meals: congregate and home-delivered meals, fitness, and social programs near Manayunk.
- Medical transport: non-emergency rides to appointments at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
- Caregiver support: in-person and virtual support groups and memory cafés.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center; Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
Philadelphia is the metro's population center and has by far the deepest inventory of senior care, from small personal care homes in neighborhoods like Mount Airy and Overbrook to larger assisted living and Continuing Care Retirement Community options around Center City, Chestnut Hill, and University City.
Where to start
A free Philly Senior Advisor advisor can shortlist options that fit your budget and timeline and set up tours. Reach us at (215) 555-0100 or online — there's never a fee for families.