Community profile

The York House

5325 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA

Independent Living

★ 4.525 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗

About the community

About The York House

DISCOVER THE YORKHOUSE The Yorkhouse provides a welcoming community while allowing for carefree, independent living. From our movie projection room with vivid surround sound to the newly renovated social hall, residents enjoy extensive on-site amenities, outstanding activities, and services. COMMUNITY FEATURES 24 Hour Concierge Desk Community TV Lounge Private Family Dining Room Social Room Craft Room/Workshop Lecture Hall “Giving Tree” Gift Shop Activites Within The Area Worship Services Exercise Classes Computer Center With High-Speed Internet Business Center Event Center For Special Occasions And Activities Fitness Center Library Activities Programs On-Site Laundry Off-Street Parking On-Site Pharmacy Service On-Site Physician’s Office Billiards Cats Allowed Convenient To Public Transportation And Shopping One Block From Albert-Einstein Healthcare Network Laundry And Housekeeping Services Available Beautifully Landscaped Grounds With Gardens And Close To Shevchenko Park

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 25 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

The York House

You acquire caregivers on your own via multiple home healthcare companies/ agencies. Food giveaways 3 x's weekly. Some activities/ events serves food to residents. You're responsible for your own food. Staff is very friendly and helpful Facility: Multiple variety of activities are planned/ offered monthly. Participation is by choice. A calendar of such events are given out every month. Suggestions are accepted. For activities outside of the facility a van is available to provide transportation. Many events within …

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Cleanliness: 4.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 4.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Review for The York House

My dad haven't utilized any of the activities or dining experience. But he's enjoying his apartment. Lobby area is clean. Communication of what is happening in the building. The staff is helpful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a community.

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

Lovely 55+ Community

Great community ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? We're afforded many blessings with food giveaways 3 times a week. The activities coordinator, [name remmoved], plans many activities monthly within The York House ?? and shopping ?? trips, plus that take us out of the building. The staff and residents are friendly, welcoming, caring, and helpful.

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Cleanliness: 5.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Care Services: 5.0 / 5
Activities: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Positive

. A nice place to live.

Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I would recommend it.

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

★★★★★

Positive

Worth taking a look... Reception friendly & Active. Good follow Through ! Important. Plenty of Local medical Facilities.. Good access to local business... Walk or public Transportation Adequate... Feeling safe

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Cleanliness: 4.0 / 5
Friendliness: 5.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 5.0 / 5
Staff: 5.0 / 5

★★★★★

Critical

Review for The York House

My brother lives there. The rent is too high for seniors on a fixed income and the base monthly income requirement is not realistic.

Verified ReviewFamily/friendIndependent Living

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Cleanliness: 3.0 / 5
Friendliness: 3.0 / 5
Value for Cost: 1.0 / 5
Activities: 3.0 / 5
Staff: 3.0 / 5

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Independent Living
Operator: Not yet resolved
Public price status: Published starting price available
Last source check: August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Private Dining Room
Guest Meals

Health & wellness

Staffing & Ancillary Services

Services & convenience

Resident Parking Available
Property Convenient to Public Transit
Complimentary Transportation
Cats Allowed
Spanish
Grocery Shopping and Errands

Activities & engagement

Wii Bowling
Karaoke
Birthday Parties
Yoga / Chair Yoga
Art Classes
Forever Fit
Community Service Programs
Live Dance or Theater Performances
Stretching Classes
BBQs or Picnics
Live Well Programs
Day Trips and Outings
Activities On-site
Gardening Club
Activities Off-site
Dances
Devotional Activities Offsite
Wine Tasting
Live Musical Performances
Holiday Parties
Tai Chi

Outdoor spaces

Computer or Media Center
Meeting Room
Indoor Common Areas
Beauty Salon
Outdoor Common Areas
Outside Patio
TV Lounge
Library
Movie or Theater Room
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Ballroom

Apartment & room features

Air Conditioned
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Bath Tubs
Cable or Satellite TV

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Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

Published floor plans

Studio

0 bedroom

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1 Bedroom

1 bedroom

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The York House

About The York House

4.5 out of 5 from 25 reviews

The York House

Review for The York House

Lovely 55+ Community

. A nice place to live.

Review for The York House

What we know from public sources

Amenities and services

Meals & dining

Health & wellness

Services & convenience

Activities & engagement

Outdoor spaces

Apartment & room features

Questions to confirm with the community

Published floor plans

Studio

1 Bedroom

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