The 501

The 501 is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

The 501 is an Assisted Living Home in Pennsylvania

Overview of The 501

An upscale rental community in Amber, The 501 promotes independence in a centered assisted nursing. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care– its nursing home is most ideal to families who still want to be a few minutes away from their loved one. Its location is situated next to the Lindenwold Castle making the location a desired destination to visit. The upscale apartment is bagged as a luxury community because everything you need, the 501 has everything you require of. 

As a luxurious senior living community, its apartment features are well-thought of: from the floor plans to the finishing details, the residential apartments are kept well-maintained to make seniors feel comfortable. Aside from its maintenance and housekeeping, its services that promote residents to stay active and move around allow for seniors to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The luxury apartment also houses a pool, movie room, and an art studio just to name a few. 

Home Information The 501

Community Stability & Environment

  • Walk Score Info Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car. 37 / 100 Car-Dependent
    Most errands require a car. Limited nearby destinations. Basic sidewalks but low connectivity. Residents likely drive for groceries, dining, and services.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 582 - 1180 / 1232 - 1348 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 bed / 2 bed

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Building Type: Apartment

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Types of Care at The 501

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care
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Address 18.6 miles from city center

Address 501 Mattison Ave, Ambler, PA 19002

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Philadelphia offers extensive services through Parks & Recreation's Older Adult Centers. These centers provide healthy meals, transportation, and injury/fall prevention programs. The Philadelphia Senior Games are an Olympic-style event with activities like golf and swimming.

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Comparison Chart

Compare Assisted Living around Philadelphia
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
The 501
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Ambler
1 bed / 2 bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
37
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sunrise of Haverford
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Haverford
1 bed / 2 bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
82
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Symphony Square
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Bala Cynwyd
1 bed / 2 bed
N/A
No
N/A
65
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
The Terrace At Chestnut Hill
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Philadelphia
Studio
N/A
No
N/A
64
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Allegria at the Oaks
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Bensalem
2 bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
46
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community HealthChoices (CHC)
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • PA Specifics: Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program
  • General: Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits: $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)
Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • PA Specifics: 16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • PA Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program
Official government program page
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • PA Specifics: High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • PA Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Pennsylvania Seniors

PA Medicaid CHC

Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
  • PA Specifics:
    Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
PA OPTIONS

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies by region).
  • Asset Limits:
    $8,000 (individual).
  • PA Specifics:
    Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), adult day care (~$70/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
  • PA Specifics:
    16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • PA Specifics:
    Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Pennsylvania LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, PA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Cash grants and crisis aid; serves ~600,000 households annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • PA Specifics:
    High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), supplies (~$2,000/year), caregiver training.
Pennsylvania SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, PA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • PA Specifics:
    High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$45,000/year (individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • PA Specifics:
    Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Pennsylvania SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, PA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • PA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.

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