The Terrace at Chestnut Hill, located in Philadelphia, PA, is a senior care community that specializes in memory care and also offers assisted living services. The facility is designed to support older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, providing a secured and structured environment to accommodate the specific needs of residents living with memory loss. Residents have access to private and companion suites, communal dining spaces, and areas for group activities.

The care and medical support at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill encompass a range of specialized and general services. Memory care residents receive individualized plans with an emphasis on safety, engagement, and cognitive support. The facility is secured and features both indoor and outdoor walking paths, offering opportunities for safe movement and structured exercise. Staff provide full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medical oversight includes medication management, incontinence care, ambulatory care, and diabetes care, as well as access to on-site healthcare professionals such as optometrists and podiatrists. The community is able to accept residents with psychiatric conditions and provides support tailored to these needs, with particular focus on dementia-sensitive approaches. Emergency systems and a staff team experienced in memory care provide oversight to help prevent wandering and respond to behavioral changes. The Terrace at Chestnut Hill also offers fitness programs, as well as yoga and chair yoga sessions to maintain physical health and flexibility.

Amenities at the community are aimed at supporting both practical needs and social engagement. On-site services include a barber and beauty salon, communal and social clubs, and planned activities in English—allowing residents to remain connected and engaged. The physical environment is structured specifically for safe, comfortable movement, and communal areas are available for both group and individual activities. The community also promotes active engagement through clubs and organized internal communities designed to foster relationships among residents.

For residents’ convenience, The Terrace at Chestnut Hill provides complimentary transportation services for both medical appointments and non-medical outings. This service is intended to support residents’ healthcare needs outside the facility, as well as to facilitate participation in community events and errands as needed.

Resident and family feedback about The Terrace at Chestnut Hill highlights several consistent themes. Many reviews note the compassionate and attentive care from staff, a clean and pleasant environment, and a diverse range of activities. Leadership—particularly the Executive Director and select caregivers—receive recognition for their dedication to residents, responsiveness, and involvement in daily operations. However, some reviews point to inconsistencies in service quality, such as delays in assistance, lapses in communication, occasional inadequacies in the notification process for incidents, missing personal items, and variations in staff training and professionalism. While most experiences are positive, with residents reportedly feeling respected and content, there remain calls for improved staff training and procedural consistency to ensure uniformly high standards of care. No major new renovations or facility changes have been reported as of 2024.

Costs at this community start at $1,770 and range up to $4,300. The average price in the community is $3,400, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,275. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.