Family-Owned · Est. 2023
A Grateful Family
"Finding Lighthouse was a blessing. The genuine care and attention my mother receives has transformed her daily life. It truly feels like a loving home — not a facility."
Yeadon Family
Mother in residence since 2024
Lighthouse Assisted Living

Where do you want to begin?

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Licensed in PAState-regulated personal care
Family-OwnedCEO & Administrator on-site
Medicaid WaiverAccepted & processed in-house
African-Inspired MealsFresh, organic, made daily
About Us

Healthcare leadership with hands-on clinical depth.

Mitch Torh is a healthcare professional with over 17 years of experience spanning cardiovascular care, clinical operations, and healthcare leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Professions and a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Epidemiology, grounding Lighthouse in both clinical rigor and public health perspective.

With more than a decade as an Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist, Mitch has supported complex cardiac procedures, patient management, cardiac monitoring, pacemaker and ICD programming, and advanced cardiovascular technologies. He brings that patient-centered, quality-improvement mindset to expanding access, improving outcomes, and supporting underserved populations.

The Lighthouse Difference

Most facilities run on staff schedules.
We run on family ones.

A real family is here every day — not rotating staff, not corporate policy, not a 1-800 number. That single fact changes everything: how breakfast feels, how a small worry gets handled, how your evening phone call gets answered.

01 · FAMILY-LEVEL

Family-level care, not facility-level

Owned, operated, and governed by the same family present every day. When you ask "who is really responsible for my mom here?" — there's a real name, and a real face, and they're standing next to her.

02 · PROACTIVE

Proactive care, immediate solutions

Because we know each resident's normal mood, appetite, and routine, we notice the small things before they become emergencies. Issues are handled the same day — often within the hour — not lost in red tape.

03 · REAL FOOD

Food worth waking up for

Three nutritious meals every day, including organic, African-inspired home-cooked dishes you won't find in any other home in the region. It's the difference between dining and being fed.

A Lighthouse Moment

"Mrs. Johnson barely touched her breakfast."

In most facilities, that goes unnoticed until it's a crisis. Here, our Administrator catches it. The CEO is on-site. The caregiver mentions it. Within minutes, vitals are checked, medication logs reviewed, family notified. By afternoon, it's handled — before it escalates.

That evening her daughter gets a calm phone call: "We noticed something small this morning and took care of it. She's resting comfortably."

That's the Lighthouse difference — small things caught early, lives kept stable, families kept calm.

Our Services

Everything our residents need,
organized around the day — not the org chart.

A holistic approach designed to enhance daily life, promote safety, and encourage a vibrant, stable community. Our focus is making sure residents are safe, comfortable, and supported every single day.

24/7 Safety & supervision

Round-the-clock presence and observation, so a fall, a missed medication, or a 3 a.m. moment of confusion is met with a familiar face — not a delay.

Daily living assistance

Personalized help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and three real, nutritious meals daily — delivered with patience and dignity, never on the clock.

Health & emotional support

Medication reminders and monitoring, behavioral and emotional support, plus genuine companionship and engaging community activities every day.

Specialized support

Dedicated care for adults with mental-health or developmental needs — quieter routines, structured days, and the patience that complex needs deserve.

A Typical Tuesday

What a day actually looks like — at 7 a.m. and at 9 p.m.

Most assisted-living websites talk in glossy abstractions. Here's the real shape of a Tuesday: a steady rhythm of meals, movement, music, and rest, with someone to walk through it alongside you.

7:00 a.m.Wake-up & morning hygiene support
8:30 a.m.Breakfast — full, hot, sit-down
10:00 a.m.Music, light exercise, garden time
12:30 p.m.Lunch — African-inspired, made fresh
2:00 p.m.Quiet hour, family calls, naps
4:00 p.m.Activities — cards, crafts, conversation
6:00 p.m.Dinner together
9:00 p.m.Evening medication, lights down, night watch
Who We Serve

Three kinds of people thrive here.

We're not for everyone. We're for the resident who wants a small home, a steady routine, and people who actually know their name.

For Seniors

Older adults who need more than home can give

  • Help with bathing, dressing, mobility
  • Medication reminders and monitoring
  • Three hot, real meals a day
  • Companionship and routine, not isolation
Mental Health

Adults with mental-health needs

  • Quiet, structured daily rhythm
  • Behavioral & emotional support
  • Coordination with case managers and clinicians
  • Stability that supports recovery
Developmental

Adults with developmental needs

  • Patient, individualized daily support
  • Long-term, consistent caregiver relationships
  • Activities tailored to interests and ability
  • Family-style environment, not institutional
A Look Inside

The home, not a brochure.

Real rooms. Real light. Same place you'll be standing in when you tour.

The Family Compass

Not sure if it's time?

It's the most googled question at 11 p.m. Take ten honest minutes with our short, judgment-free assessment. We'll tell you what we see — including whether home care, not residential care, may still be the right answer.

Learn what makes us different

No email required. We don't sell your information. Ever.

N S E W
Cost & Coverage

Transparent about what to expect, and how to pay for it.

Most senior-living sites hide pricing. We won't waste your time. Here's how families typically cover Lighthouse — call us with your situation and we'll walk through what applies.

Medicaid Waiver

Covered

We accept and process the PA Medicaid Waiver in-house. We'll help you apply if you haven't yet — most families don't realize they qualify.

Private Pay

From $3,200/mo

All-inclusive: room, three meals, 24/7 care, medication management, activities. No add-on fees for routine assistance.

VA / LTC Insurance

Often eligible

Veterans' Aid & Attendance and many long-term-care insurance policies apply. Call us — we'll review the policy with you.

Pricing depends on level of care. Schedule a 15-minute call and we'll give you an honest estimate.

The Keeper's Log

Short notes from real days, signed by real people.

No corporate blog. No SEO fluff. Just the small good moments staff thought worth writing down — so you can see what daily life actually feels like before you ever walk through the door.

Tuesday · Garden & Music

Mr. H told us about his Navy days

We baked snickerdoodles in the afternoon and Mr. H started telling stories about his ship in the Pacific. Half the room ended up listening with their tea getting cold.

Posted by Joy, caregiver
Sunday · Kitchen

Jollof, again, by popular demand

Sunday's menu was supposed to be roast chicken. Three residents asked nicely for jollof rice instead. The chicken can wait until Tuesday. Everyone got seconds.

Posted by the Administrator
Friday · Visit Day

Mrs. K's grandson came home from college

He brought a deck of cards and they played gin rummy on the porch for an hour. She won three out of four. "Don't go easy on me," she said. He didn't.

Posted by Elaine, evening shift
Choosing Lighthouse was the best decision for our mother. The staff are incredibly kind, the home is beautiful, and the care is truly exceptional. We've seen such a positive change in her well-being.
A grateful familyYeadon, Pennsylvania
Frequently Asked

The questions every family asks us first.

What makes Lighthouse different from other facilities?

We're family-owned and family-run, not corporate-managed. The same family that owns the home is here every day — that's continuity, accountability, and care decisions made by people with real personal equity in the home, not staff turnover and corporate policy. We also offer organic, African-inspired home-cooked meals that you simply will not find elsewhere.

Who thrives at Lighthouse?

Adults who want a calm, respectful, home-like setting with daily support. That includes seniors, adults with mental-health or developmental needs, and anyone who benefits from steady routine, supervision, and assistance with everyday activities. If your loved one needs stability, dignity, and a place where staff actually know their name — they'll do well here.

What services and daily support do residents receive?

Twenty-four-hour supervision; assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming; medication reminders and monitoring; three nutritious meals daily including African-inspired dishes; housekeeping and laundry; transportation coordination; and emotional, social, and behavioral support throughout the day.

Do you accept Medicaid Waiver?

Yes. We accept the PA Medicaid Waiver and we'll help you apply if you haven't yet — many families don't realize they qualify. We also coordinate with hospitals, case managers, social workers, and insurance providers to make placement smooth.

How does the admissions process work?

It's three short steps: (1) submit our online application or call us, (2) we'll review needs and schedule a tour and assessment, (3) we coordinate placement with hospitals, case managers, and insurance. We aim for fast, supportive responses — most families hear back the same day.

Where exactly are you located?

Lighthouse Assisted Living LLC is in Yeadon, Pennsylvania 19050, just outside Philadelphia. Tours are by appointment so a team member can be fully present with you. Call 267-770-9320.

Applications

Apply to join Lighthouse.

Two paths: become a resident in our home, or join the family that runs it. Either form gets a personal reply within one business day.

Resident / Client application

Tell us about the person who needs care. This isn't a contract — it just helps us prepare for your tour and start the placement process. Please do not enter Social Security numbers, full insurance card numbers, or bank info — bring those to the tour instead.

Applicant
Primary contact / decision-maker
Medical & care needs
Placement & funding
The information above is shared in good faith so we can prepare a thoughtful tour and assess fit. We do not share it outside our care team.
A care lead will respond within one business day.
Schedule a Tour

Come see it for yourself.
Bring your questions.

Tours run roughly 30 minutes. You'll meet the family who runs the home, walk the rooms, see the kitchen, and ask anything you want. No pressure, no scripts.

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A team member will call or email you within one business day.

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