Quick answers
- Is Wyncote Care Center licensed?
- Wyncote Care Center appears on the official license list of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing (list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Personal Care Home”, license number 152640, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Wyncote Care Center have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 45. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Wyncote Care Center?
- 208 Fernbrook Avenue, Wyncote, PA 19095, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the phone number of Wyncote Care Center?
- (347) 609-3119, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Jefferson Abington Hospital, Abington (about 2.7 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Wyncote Place0.0 mi · Wyncote, PA · capacity 60
- Keystone Hospice1.7 mi · Wyndmoor, PA · capacity 20
- Salisbury Behavioral Health LLC1.7 mi · Cheltenham Townshi, PA · capacity 4
- Salisbury Behavioral Health LLC1.7 mi · Glenside, PA · capacity 9
- Springfield Senior Living Community1.7 mi · Wyndmoor, PA · capacity 103
- McCloud's Personal Care2.2 mi · Philadelphia, PA · capacity 8
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Jefferson Abington Hospital2.7 mi · Abington, PA
- Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital3.2 mi · Philadelphia, PA
- Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital3.3 mi · Philadelphia, PA
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Personal Care Home |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | WYNCOTE CARE CENTER |
| License number | 152640 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 45 |
| Address | 208 Fernbrook Avenue, Wyncote, PA 19095 |
| County | Montgomery |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | (347) 609‑3119 |
| Licensing agency | Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Pennsylvania — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Long-Term Living, Bureau of Human Services Licensing, list dated November 3, 2026, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances