Memory care in Philadelphia
Penn Village offers memory care during the day, and your family member goes home every afternoon.
Penn Village Adult Day Care is a licensed adult day center at 5536 Wayne Ave in Germantown, Philadelphia. Our memory care day program is for adults with memory loss, confusion or changes in thinking, whatever the cause.
Members spend the day with us for structured activities, meals, supervision and nursing oversight. Our vans bring them from home and back, so they keep living at home with the people they love.
Day program or facility
How a memory care day program is different from a memory care facility.
When families search for memory care in Philadelphia, they usually find two kinds of places. Here is how they compare.
| Memory care day program | Memory care facility | |
|---|---|---|
| Where they live | At home, with family | At the facility, full time |
| When care happens | During the day, on the days you choose | All day and all night |
| Transportation | Door-to-door van from home and back | Not needed |
| Meals | Meals served every day they attend | All meals |
| Cost | Charged by the day. Medicaid and VA may cover it | Monthly rate, usually much higher |
| Best for | People who can live at home with family support | People who need care and supervision around the clock |
Read more in adult day care vs. memory care facility and adult day care vs. assisted living vs. nursing home.
Who it is for
Who our memory care day program is for.
Memory loss has many causes. Our program supports adults with memory and thinking changes from conditions like these.
Adult day programs are licensed differently, so call and ask what our license covers for your family member. We will give you a straight answer on the first call.
Cognitive support
How we support memory and thinking skills during the day.
When to start
Signs it may be time for a memory care day program.
Families often call us when they notice one or more of these.
They are alone for most of the day.
Long stretches alone can lead to missed meals, missed medications and less conversation. Read is my elderly parent lonely?
They get confused or lost in places they know.
Getting turned around on familiar streets or leaving the house at odd times are signs to take seriously. See dementia and wandering.
Late afternoons are hard.
More confusion or restlessness later in the day is called sundowning. See how a day program helps with sundowning.
Their mood or behavior has changed.
Irritability, suspicion or refusing help can all be part of dementia. Read dementia aggression and agitation.
The family needs regular support.
Caregivers need time to work and rest too. Read signs you are a burned-out caregiver and respite care at Penn Village.
Not sure where your family member is? Read which stage of dementia is adult day care right for and early dementia vs. normal aging.
Inside the center
What our memory care day center looks like.
One floor in Germantown, fully ADA accessible, with spaces for activities, music, meals and quiet time.
Cost and coverage
What memory care day care costs, and who pays.
A memory care day program usually costs far less than a residential memory care facility, because your family member lives at home.
- Medicaid. We accept all three Community HealthChoices plans in Philadelphia. See Medicaid-approved adult day care.
- VA benefits. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify. See VA adult day care.
- Private pay. As a general estimate, adult day care in the Philadelphia area commonly costs around $75 to $150 per day. Call to confirm current pricing.
See the full breakdown in how much memory care day care costs in Philadelphia and how much senior day care costs.
Getting started
How to start memory care at Penn Village.
- Call us.
Tell us about your family member's memory, routine and insurance. - Tour the center.
Visit with your family member, or start with the virtual tour below. - Complete the intake.
We learn about their health, history and what they enjoy, and share the forms their doctor needs to complete. - Set up coverage and transportation.
We help with Medicaid or VA steps and set the pickup schedule. - Start attending.
Many families begin with two or three days a week. Read how many days a week works best.
Take a virtual tour
Walk through the center on video.
See the activity areas, dining room and lounge before you visit in person.
Once you have toured the center virtually, give us a call to set up an in-person tour.
Common questions
Questions families ask about memory care in Philadelphia.
What is a memory care day program?
A memory care day program is adult day care set up for people with memory loss or dementia. Members spend the day at the center for structured activities, meals, supervision and nursing oversight, then go home in the afternoon.
Is memory day care the same as a memory care facility?
No. A memory care facility is where someone lives full time. A memory care day program is a daytime program, and your family member keeps living at home. Read adult day care vs. memory care facility.
How much does memory care cost in Philadelphia?
A memory care day program is charged by the day. As a general estimate, adult day care in the Philadelphia area commonly costs around $75 to $150 per day, and Medicaid or VA benefits may cover it. Call Penn Village at 267-437-2898 to confirm current pricing.
Does Medicaid pay for memory care day programs?
Yes, for people who qualify. Pennsylvania Medicaid covers adult day care through Community HealthChoices, and Penn Village accepts all three Philadelphia plans.
Is it too early to start a memory care day program?
Often it is a good time to start. Beginning early lets the center, staff and routine become familiar while learning something new is easier. Read which stage of dementia is adult day care right for.
Do you provide transportation across Philadelphia?
Yes. Our wheelchair-accessible vans provide door-to-door transportation. See the neighborhoods we serve.