Helpful Links

Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging - COSA
COSA develops, coordinates and administers a comprehensive network of services for older people. COSA provides in-home care and support services to help older adults remain in their homes and offers a wide variety of programs to help older adults live healthy and fulfilling lives. COSA Information and Referral staff can connect you to both COSA services and other community resources.
610-490-1300
www.delcosa.org

SEPTA: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority
Adults aged 65 and above ride FREE on SEPTA buses, subways, and trolleys all day long. Fares on the Regional Rail trains are reduced for people aged 65+. For free or reduced fares, you must show one of the following: A PA Senior Transit Identification Card, a Medicare Card, or a Railroad Retirement Annuity Card. SPETA buses meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and have wheelchair lifts or ramps. Regional Rail trains can also accommodate wheelchairs and scooters. For more information, including routes and schedules, how to get a Senior Transit Identification Card or more information on accessibility, contact:
SEPTA Customer Service Line: 215-580-7800
www.SEPTA.org

Delaware County Senior Centers:

Chester Senior Center
721 Hayes Street
Chester, PA 19013
Phone: 610-497-3550
Fax: 610- 497-3137
http://www.scs-delco.org/centers/chester

Friendship Circle Senior Center
1515 Lansdowne Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
Phone: 610-237-6222
Fax: 610-237-6231
http://www.scs-delco.org/centers/friendship

Schoolhouse Senior Center
6th and Swarthmore Avenues
Folsom, PA 19033
Phone: 610-237-8100 ext. 19
Fax: 610-237-8737
http://www.scs-delco.org/centers/schoolhouse

Hometown Senior Center
302 S. Jackson Street
Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-566-0505
http://www.surreyservices.org

Good Neighbor Senior Center
1085 Hook Road
Sharon Hill, PA 19079
Phone: 610-586-8170
http://www.scs-delco.org/centers/good-neighbor

Upper Darby Senior Center
326 Watkins Avenue
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Phone: 610-734-7652
http://www.upperdarby.org/seniors.html

Wayne Senior Center
108 Station Road
Wayne, PA 19087
610-688-6246
www.wayneseniorcenter.com

Family Matters Adult Day Center
214 E. Baltimore Pike
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
610-626-4270
familymattersadultdaycenter.com

Other Resources:

Mid County Senior Services
c/o Havertown Center
1105 Earlington Road
Havertown, PA 19083
www.mainlinehealth.org/mcss
www.midcountyseniorservices.blogspot.com

  • Senior Community Centers offer life-long learning classes, meaningful volunteer opportunities and a wealth of classes and resources to help you stay healthy and strong.
  • Adult Day Services provide a warm and secure environment for older adults who need care during the day because of physical or cognitive impairments. With three convenient locations, the Adult Day Services programs offer an important respite for caregivers and compassionate care for older adults.
  • Chore Connection links community volunteers to low income older adults who need help to stay in their own homes. For many older men and women, volunteers are the link that makes independence possible.

Surrey Services for Seniors

Main Campus
60 Surrey Way
Devon, PA 19333
Telephone: 610-647-6404
Fax: 610-647-8047
www.surreyservices.org

Broomall Campus
505 Parkway Drive
Broomall, PA 19008
Telephone: 610-446-2070

Surrey Services for Seniors offers a wide variety of programs - from transportation to in-home services to a full range of activities - for all seniors age 55+, regardless of income, living in Chester and Delaware County communities as well as in Marple and Newtown Township.

Specialized Transportation Options

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery
Provides transportation for cancer treatments
610-692-9831 or 1-800-227-2345
www.cancer.org

Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Provides transportation to medical appointments for those who meet guidelines for income and visual impairment
610-874-1476
www.cbvi.net

Veterans Affairs Administration
Door to door transportation for veterans with medical appointments at a VA facility. Caregivers may accompany the rider.
1-814-860-2095 or 610-384-7711
www.va.gov

Taxi and Limo Services
A cab may be an option for you. Call for fares and service areas:

Bennett Cab: 610-525-1770
Chester City Cab: 610-447-0770
County Cab: 610-626-4221
Great Valley Cab Company: 610-240-7942
Point to Point Club: 610-594-7930
WeDriveU, Inc.: 1-800-773-7483
www.wedriveu.com

Private pay Transportation Options

Home Health Agencies
The following agencies provide transportation in Delaware County. Call for rates and information:

ComforCare Senior Services, Inc.
610-566-5102

Comfort Keepers
610-520-5300
http://delawarepa.comforcare.com

Griswold Special Care
610-622-5555
www.griswoldspecialcare.com

Heron Quality Transportation
610-259-9702

Home Helpers & Direct Link
484-461-8887
www.homehelpers.cc

Home Instead
610-565-8901
www.homeinstead.com

Right at Home
610-566-6650
www.seniorhelperspa.com

Senior helpers of Delaware County
610-604-9850
www.seniorhelperspa.com

Seniors Helping Seniors (SHS)
610-456-4064
www.seniorshelpingseniors.com

Surrey Services for Seniors
610-647-9840
www.surreyservices.org

Victoria's Home Care LLC
484-477-0479 or 1-866-797-6149
www.victoriashomecare.com

Wondering if you or a loved one can still drive?

"Giving up the Keys" on the website sponsored by the AAA Foundation on Traffic Safety helps older adults and their families plan for when driving is no longer an option. Go to: www.seniordrivers.org