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The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

495 E Abington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

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9.3
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115 reviews
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115 reviews
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The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

About the facility

Nestled in historic Chestnut Hill inside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, you'll find our welcoming community. We provide assisted living services like personal care and memory care, all within our beautiful, stone mansion that is positively rich with history. Built in 1865, we’re formerly owned by the president of the Franklin Institute. Here, we’re accustomed to celebrating life and welcome you to experience moments of joy, new friendships, and continuous exploration.

Our sunlit spaces, filled with wingback chairs, tiered chandeliers, and Tudor-style elements, enable residents to feel pampered in a cozy, home-like environment. Walking paths braided throughout our grounds allow residents the opportunity to exercise, enjoy the sunshine, or watch for famous Philadelphia bird species. Our community’s design is uncomplicated, providing all residents with a sense of peace and familiarity. We can’t wait to welcome you to The Terrace at Chestnut Hill, where a lifetime of happiness awaits.

Community Amenities and Services

At The Terrace, we strive to ensure a comfortable, worry-free lifestyle for residents and their families. You'll find a team of kind-hearted and dedicated staff, all ready to serve with the utmost care to help create memorable experiences for all to enjoy. Be enriched. Be inspired. Be WOW-ed with our...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care

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The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

Pricing

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  • StudioStarting at $3,600/mo
  • 1 BedroomStarting at $5,200/mo
  • 2 BedroomsStarting at $6,500/mo
  • Semi-PrivateStarting at $3,250/mo

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Other Religious Services
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Catholic Services
  • Tai Chi

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Pet friendly

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Reviews

for The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

9.3 out of 10
Review Score1-20 of 115 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.9
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
3.8
Staff
4.3
Meals & Dining
3.7
Activities
4.0
Value for Cost
3.8

A Place for Mom has scored The Terrace at Chestnut Hill with 9.3 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Terrace at Chestnut Hill has 115 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/6/26

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CW

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 6, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Terrace at Chestnut Hill

I was very pleased with the staff, friendliness of everyone including the residents. The food got top billing from my brother as well as the residents I spoke with. Viva was clean and the staff attentive. The medium studio was a comfortable size for one person. I was impressed with how the staff made every effort to include and encourage the residents. Their patience did not go unnoticed by me either.

C Sampson

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 30, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Highly recommend

The Terrace experience was a very positive one. The facility is bright, clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and helpful and mostly attentive. Their activity calendar is loaded, with Fridays featuring live entertainment and a social hour serving wine and snacks. Room sizes vary greatly, but they're all sufficient for most needs. I would highly recommend.

Carolyn W

Not Sure

Toured community

August 19, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

I was very pleased with what I saw. We were greeted warmly by the staff and residents. The facility is clean, bright and appeared to be well maintained.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 21, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill

The Director of Sales explained everything about the facility and pricing very clearly The Evaluation process was very easy and fast The transition was smooth and all questions answered promptly Facility is clean, staff is friendly and food is very good I like that food is served restaurant style I also like that facility is small and everyone knows residents names

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 16, 2026

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Worth exploring

The room size was very good. The lighting in the room was terrible. The facility seemed clean, did not smell bad and had a lovely terrace out back. For a place where all seniors live we were surprised there were no handles in the bathroom or shower area and the bathroom didn't seem handicapped accessible. Some of the staff were very nice and very helpful. My mom was not an easy resident often yelling for help etc. Staff were always willing to answer our questions. There was a ton of confusion upon move in and the first week. No one really sat down with us to tell us what we could and couldn't have, issues with meds, lip balm, moisturizer... no one said any and all of this needed doctors orders. It was so confusing. She fell out of bed several times and we kept asking about bed rails or safety concerns and ultimately she broke her ribs falling out of bed and that was the beginning of the end. I think my mom may have had too many needs for Viva (The Terrace). I think The Terrace is fun for someone mobile and much more independent.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 25, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill

The facility and staff have been amazing. Cleanliness is stellar. The apartment for the cost is appropriate. There have been a few issues here and there, however when brought to their attention they address them very quickly. Overall a great experience.

Anita

Assisted Living

Resident/client

June 19, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill

At the Terrace at Chestnut Hill, it's a clean, well maintained facility. The staff are very kind and friendly. The food is good too. There are a wealth of activities to keep you busy.

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

Carol

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 5, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill

The Chestnut Hill Terrace / Tom was so professional and showed much patience with me and my family , We looked at having our Dad live there but our family kept. Putting it off cause one thing and another and chanced the month a couple times, also it was 3 of us / my sister and brother that was providing different info that Tom needed . It was about 6 months from the time we looked at the Terrence until we actually moved Dad in . Tom kept in touch and reached out to see how we were doing and what the plan was WITHOUT being pushy or overbearing , I can't tell you how much that was appreciated!! The Terrence is beautiful and have a great activities offered on a daily basis . Dad totally enjoys the food . They made my dad welcomed . Also when we had questions and concerns that we had after Dad moved in , they were all addressed seamlessly . Our family feels great that Dad is well taken care and supervised ! What a relief . My Dad is again thriving in being in this social environment ! A place for Mom has been so beneficial to our family in helping us get started when we didn't know where to begin .

Vincent M

Memory Care

Family/friend

April 20, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Viva Senior Living at Chestnut Hill

The staff is great. The facility is very clean. I would recommend them to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one.

Peggy Hervas

Not Sure

Toured community

March 24, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

I found [name removed] very supportive and helpful. Hoping the assessment goes well and our friend can move in soon!

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

V Myrie

Not Sure

Toured community

March 11, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the perfect place for my Dad. I toured 6 facilities in the area and this was the best in my opinion. The amenities are very nice and the staff was very welcoming. I feel confident that our family has made the right decision.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Staff
5.0

Elizabeth

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 4, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Staff is friendly, helpful, and life-saving

I love the staff. The staff of TCH has been friendly, kind and helpful to my father and to me. The medical team is great. They were the ones who recognized my father was in kidney failure so we could get him help. I really appreciate the people who work at TCH.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

December 5, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Terrace at Chestnut Hill

Staff are friendly and helpful. The apartments are suitable. Amenities are varied.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 17, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Disrepect is unacceptable

I am disturbed at the behavior of some employees. The person at the front desk is usually the first person quest will encounter. The Terrace has a rude person by the name of [name removed] at that desk. It disturbs me because this woman called my mother, a resident at the facility out of her name. To be exact, she called my mother a [profanity removed]. In my opinion she she NOT be working there and she absolutely should NOT greet anyone. I've spoken to [name removed] about it & she feels like the woman is a very nice person. She's NOT nice if she'll call a resident out of her name. They have some work to do when it comes to customer service

Clayton P

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 3, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

Relatively speaking, it is an economic, but pleasant atmosphere. Everyone is treated with respect and dignity. There are plenty of activities for everyone to participate in.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 18, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Took care of mom when [community name removed] kicked her out.

Very caring staff and management. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far

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

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 14, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Good Place, Caring Staff'.

The staff at The Terrace seems caring and they do a good job. I like that there is usually something going on in the main living room area -- music, or an activity -- that gives the place a lively energy.

Mame G

Assisted Living

Family/friend

August 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

That would be difficult for me to do. I assisted my brother with the placement of his wife there. This was his decision and what he told me was he liked the vibe. One impressive point was the staff was so friendly and kind. Also most of the staff has been employed for many years.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 21, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

We were very happy with our family members time at the terrace at chestnut Hill. I really didn't have enough personal time at the facility to rate individual areas. The staff was very supportive and caring.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 14, 2025

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Started with such promise

Everything was fine until my dad passed. Since then we have been completely ghosted. Not a word of condolence. Nothing. Hard to say much since he was only there for 1 day. I will say that the nurse was very difficult to work with by email, though better by phone or in person. Also dad's button was not working until I called in to find out what was happening.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

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Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know Pennsylvania’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about Pennsylvania’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

  • The Terrace at Chestnut Hill offers Studio, Semi-Private, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
  • Call (215) 247-5307 to reach a resident at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill.

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