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.
KleinLife: Montgomery County
Congregation Adath Jeshurun
7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-5244 Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
offering a wide range of programs, such as art and music, current events,
fitness, etc. Also offers a free daily hot kosher lunch.
KleinLife: Russian Speaking Active Adult Life Program
10100 Jamison Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-698-7300 x155
Geared to senior adults whose primary language is Russian. Offers
kosher lunches, computer instruction, cultural and educational
programs, citizenship preparation courses, ESL classes, Shabbat programs
and entertainment. Participants join with other Klein senior adult
participants in activities and access to social services.
KleinLife: Rhawnhurst
Tabas House • 2101 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-745-3127 Offers hot lunches and afternoon social and educational programs to
members Tuesday through Friday. Provides bimonthly shopping
assistance, trips and special holiday programs.
KleinLife Travel Program for Adults
215-698-7300, ext. 176
Provides the opportunity to participate in various entertainment and
cultural trips throughout the month. Trips include shows at local and
Broadway theaters, concerts, opera, film, museums and fine dining. All
trips include round-trip bus transportation from the KleinLife and are
escorted by KleinLife staff. Trips are open to KleinLife members and guests.
Temple Dental at KleinLife
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-1704 • kleinlife.org/health-wellness/dental-center
DLKleinLife@temple.edu Run by Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. A
fully licensed general dentist is on-site. The clinic offers referrals to its
main clinics for patients who require specialized care. Many forms of
dental insurance and Medicaid are accepted. All current patient records
remain with the clinic, ensuring that patients will receive continuity of
care under the clinic’s management.
Housing: Independent Living
Federation Housing, Inc.
8900 Roosevelt Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-673-6446 or TTD:215-673-6459 • Fax: 215-673-9525
info@federationhousing.org • federationhousing.org
Develops and manages affordable housing for low- or modest-income elderly.
Applicants must be at least 62 years old and able to live independently.
Offers social programs, transportation, housekeeping, social-service support,
rabbinical support, kosher-style meals, residential programs and daily activities.
Housing offered at the following properties:
Ephraim Goldstein Apartments
12003 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-969-0400 • Fax: 215-698-8263
Miriam and Robert M. Rieder House
10102 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793
Robert Saligman House & Saligman North
8900 Roosevelt Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-464-3377 or 215-673-6446 • Fax: 215-464-3044
Arthur and Estelle Sidewater House
780 Byberry Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-856-9484 • Fax: 215-856-9550
Evelyn and Daniel M. Tabas House
10102 Jamison Ave., Unit B • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793
Center Park III
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus
10102-C Jamison Ave., Unit C • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793
Samuel A. Green House
1509 Ashbourne Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-4100 • Fax: 215-635-7402
Samuel Tabas Apartments
2101 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-722-8688 • Fax: 215-725-9377
Florence E. Green House
4701 Somerton Road • Trevose, PA 19053
215-364-1167 • Fax: 215-364-1187
Brith Sholom House
3939 Conshohocken Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-877-3445 or 1-800-654-5984 (TTY) • Fax: 215-477-1330
info@brithsholom.com • BrithSholom.com
Apartment house living for older adults. Brith Sholom Foundation.
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