Northeast NORC
of Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
8546-B Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-320-0351 • NORC@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/resources/northeast-norc
Supports older adults (ages 60+) in their ability to remain living independently
in their own homes in Northeast Philadelphia (zip codes 19111, 19114, 19115,
19116, 19149, and 19152). Services include transportation for grocery shopping
and medical appointments within a seven-mile radius; home maintenance
support; socialization, information and referral. A newsletter of events and
information benefiting older adults is mailed to members six times each year.
Adult Day Care and
Therapy Programs
Abramson Medical Adult Day Services
12003 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org
A day center for older adults providing therapeutic programming, and nursing and
social services. Also offers a nurse practitioner clinic. Kosher meals are provided.
Eagleville Hospital Older Adult Behavioral Health
100 Eagleville Road • Eagleville, PA 19403
1-800-255-2019 eaglevillehospital.org
For patients aged 50 and older who have a primary diagnosis of a psychiatric
disorder. The goal is to stabilize these individuals and return them to their
optimal level of functioning outside the hospital. If a patient is also misusing
substances, the patient may go through detoxification and be prepared for the
next phase of treatment in one of the addiction programs. Provides round-the-
clock nursing, and integrated care for the patients in a secure unit. This program
offers daily counseling, activities, and social work services. It is led by a psychia-
trist, who meets with patients daily.
JEVS Human Services — Community Participation
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • collaborative@jevs.org
Provides opportunities for participants to engage in the community
Monday through Friday through a variety of volunteer options, enrichment
classes, and community exploration. Participants meet at a designated loca-
tion and disperse in small groups for their day’s community participation.
Outpatient Gero-Psychiatric Care
Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health
1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
215-581-3133 or 215-456-9850
Board-certified geriatric psychiatrists and psychologists offer outpatient services
for older adults. Services include: comprehensive psychiatric evaluations,
psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups, and medication management.
Employment and Vocational
Services JEVS Career Solutions for 55+
JEVS Human Services
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., second floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-647-7137 • cs55@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Offers individual and
group career counseling, job search assistance and other training programs.
Looking Forward Philadelphia
JEVS Human Services
1509 Cecil B Moore, 2nd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19121
484-533-7002 • Lookingforward@jevs.org
Provides an array of social services and employment help designed to meet the
immediate and longer-term needs of individuals returning from incarceration.
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Senior Centers and Programs
Abramson Senior Care
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org
Provides a variety of services to seniors living throughout Greater
Philadelphia. Services include hospice; home care; post-hospital transitional
care; memory care; primary care adult day care; counseling, information and
referral; and aging research.
Golden Slipper Gems
Mailing address: 257 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite 200
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-359-8632 • Fax: 215-877-6675
gems@goldenslipper.org • goldenslippergems.org
Enriches the lives of older adults through programs and services that enhance
wellbeing, inspire engagement and foster community at the following class
locations: Main Line: Adath Israel • 250 N. Highland Ave. • Merion Station, PA 19066
610-359-8632 Bucks County: Shir Ami • 101 Richboro Road • Newtown, PA 18940
267-984-0722 Human Needs and Services (Hunas)-Grants to Individuals
Social service agencies or clergy are invited to submit applications to help indi-
vidual clients in need with concrete items such as furniture, air conditioners
and select medical and dental work. Please email for the application.
Federation Housing: Programs and activities for residents of 6 Federation
Housing, Inc apartment buildings.
Kaiserman JCC Senior Fitness Classes
45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-893-7770
kaiserman@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
610-896-7770 •Fax: 610-896-5808
Offers discounted rates for adults ages 65-plus. Individual, couple and
snowbird memberships available. Year-round, heated pool is wheel-
chair-accessible, and offers a safe and low-impact way to keep fit. Offers
senior aerobic, strength and stretch classes, and yoga classes. Participates
in the Silver Sneakers®, and Silver&Fit® insurance incentive programs.
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org
Serves a hot kosher lunch, and offers a full program of adult-education classes
and activities weekdays. A computer center and classes link seniors to web
browsing, social media, and more. Activities include holiday programs, enter-
tainment, exercise groups, yoga, support and discussion groups, ESL and
citizenship classes, a social club, a Russian-speaking program, travel clubs and
day trips to theaters, museums and cultural events. A social worker is available
to help seniors gain access to needed community services, including home
delivered meals. Volunteer opportunities are available. Transportation can be
arranged to and from the center. Offers free membership to SilverSneakers®
and Silver&Fit® program participants.
KleinLife: Center City
Jewish Community Services Building
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0539
lellis@kleinlife.org Provides programming for seniors, including socialization and social
services, classes, exercise and health presentations, Yiddish, musical
entertainment, holiday celebrations and a hot kosher lunch on Friday,
from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take-home frozen kosher meals are available
at a modest cost. Transportation can be arranged.