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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chester County, PA for 2024

The average cost of memory care in Chester County is $6,575 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Chester County

Chester County's population is 519,293, with 15.8 percent aged 65 and older. Alzheimer's disease and related impairments are already affecting more than 280,000 Pennsylvania citizens, and that figure is expected to increase to 320,000 by 2025. An estimated 10.9 percent of the state's population who are enrolled in Medicare have dementia and could benefit from supervision in an Alzheimer's Special Care Unit (SCU), as they're called in Pennsylvania.

These units are licensed by the Office of Long-Term Living, which puts strict regulations in place regarding the facilities' accommodations and operation. Families can choose from 13 SCUs available throughout Chester County.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Retirees 60 and older in Pennsylvania enjoy the tax-exempt status of their pensions, retirement accounts, and Social Security benefits. The sales tax is also low, and between the two tax breaks, families may have some leeway to set aside more money for memory care in Chester County.
  • Chester County's violent crime rate of 19.2 is well below the U.S. average of 31.1, and the property crime rate is nearly 50 percent of the national norm. Seniors living in SCUs have extra security protocols to prevent them from wandering and to keep the facility safe.
  • Chester County's overall cost of living is 32 points higher than the U.S. and state medians of 100 with housing being the highest cost. Healthcare is eight points higher than the state norm at 115. Families on a fixed income may need to reconfigure their budgets to afford the expense of an SCU in Chester County.
  • The air quality in Chester County is excellent for particle pollution but poor for ozone, according to the American Lung Association, which gives the area an "A" and an "F," respectively. Seniors may want to consider the effects of regular exposure to high levels of ozone on their health, especially those with respiratory ailments.

Paying for Memory Care in Chester County

Memory Care costs in Chester County start around $6,338 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Chester County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Counties in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

$7,561

Delaware County

$6,350

Chester County

$6,338

Montgomery County

$6,118

Berks County

$5,963

Lancaster County

$5,826

US

$5,694

New Castle County

$5,599

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Chester County

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Chester County

Chester County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Chester County, please visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Chester County

Chester County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Lisa G

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Eagleview Landing

My husband has been a resident at Eagleview Landing since June of 2023. We (all of our family and even our friends) are so pleased with the care, compassion, knowledge and friendliness of everyone...

Provider response

Hi Lisa, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.

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Susan

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Eagleview Landing

My mother has moved into Eagleview Landing. She's in the memory care unit. She's got a large room and bathroom, and they did go through a switch with the director and staff. They had problems...

Provider response

Hi Susan, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.

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Mkas

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of Paoli

The staff was disconnected and uninterested. The management was unresponsive during meetings and kept looking at watch. Activities were listed, but they never took my dad to participate. He was...

Provider response

Hi Mkas, We take your experience at Sunrise of Paoli very seriously and would like to review this matter closer. Please contact us so we can promptly review and address these concerns. – The...

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