The Residence at Bala Cynwyd

LCB Senior Living community in Bala Cynwyd offering independent living, personal care, and a Reflections memory care neighborhood. DHS-licensed Personal Care Home under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600; capacity not published by the operator, verify on the PA DHS facility search.

Pennsylvania regulatory information

The Residence at Bala Cynwyd is located in the Greater Philadelphia area and is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). Personal Care Home (PCH) license under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, or Assisted Living Residence (ALR) license under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2800 (Act 56 of 2007) — both issued by the PA Department of Human Services (DHS). ALRs must meet added aging-in-place, physical-plant, and resident-rights requirements beyond a standard PCH.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations on the PA Department of Human Services (DHS) facility locator for Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Residences →

Medicaid: Pennsylvania residents who qualify for a nursing-facility level of care may be eligible for Pennsylvania's Community HealthChoices (CHC) and the LIFE program through the PA Department of Human Services. Community HealthChoices (CHC) can cover personal care services usable in a Personal Care Home or Assisted Living Residence setting or at home, but it does not pay for room and board. Not all facilities accept CHC — confirm directly with the provider.

Bala Cynwyd location & hospital context

The Residence at Bala Cynwyd is located in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery (Main Line) County, PA. Nearby hospitals include Bryn Mawr Hospital (Main Line Health), Riddle Hospital (Main Line Health, Media).

Greater Philadelphia veterans are served by the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in University City, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of assisted living in Bala Cynwyd

In 2026, Assisted Living in Greater Philadelphia typically runs $4,800–$6,900/mo. Main Line suburbs (Bryn Mawr, Wayne, Villanova), Chester County, and parts of Bucks County tend to run toward the higher end, while North and Northeast Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County run comparatively lower. The exact rate at The Residence at Bala Cynwyd depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate The Residence at Bala Cynwyd

What really tells you how good a community is won't show up in any brochure. Get the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio, because the daytime numbers hide the real picture; then ask about staff turnover over the past year and how long the administrator has held the job. Find out what care needs would trigger a move-out, and how often the care plan gets reviewed. Show up during a meal and an activity, walk the halls, and watch whether residents actually look engaged. And confirm the facility's PA license and inspection history through the correct DHS or DOH facility search.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• Are you licensed by the PA Department of Human Services as a Personal Care Home (55 Pa. Code Ch. 2600) or an Assisted Living Residence (55 Pa. Code Ch. 2800), and do you have dementia-trained staff on every shift?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current DHS or DOH citations or enforcement actions on the licensing search?
• Do you accept Community HealthChoices (CHC), the LIFE program, or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, is your staff training current with Pennsylvania's dementia-care disclosure requirements?

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