Criticare Home Health & Nursing Services
5 Christy Drive,, Suite 104, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317
"What separates CritiCare from many of its competitors is that CritiCare still prides itself on being a small boutique agency which fosters a..."
READ MOREWith 2,803 residents forming part of Chester County’s over 534,000 population, West Grove provides its older inhabitants with a tranquil rural environment that’s also within easy reach of urban center conveniences. Seniors comprise around 16.8% of Chester County’s residents, which is a little above the norm. Home and home health care agencies serve seniors in and around West Grove. Home care provides non-medical services, such as housekeeping and personal care while home health care delivers medical care services. Seniors in need of more medical care than an agency provides are only minutes from West Grove’s primary facility, Penn Medicine Southern Chester County. The average cost of home care in West Grove is $5,329 per month.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the West Grove area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
5 Christy Drive,, Suite 104, Chadds Ford, PA, 19317
"What separates CritiCare from many of its competitors is that CritiCare still prides itself on being a small boutique agency which fosters a..."
READ MORE1500 Walnut Street, Suite 1000, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
"Home Care Associates is a worker-owned company that has been providing compassionate skilled home care for over 20 years. Our services range..."
READ MORE47 Marchwood Road Suite 1C, Exton, PA, 19341
"Senior Helper's Caregivers are 'Lifegivers'. Our service provides in home companion and personal care services that enable seniors to conti..."
READ MORE150 Allendale Rd, #1115, King Of Prussia, PA, 19406
" Homewatch CareGivers established its mission to preserve dignity, protect independence, and provide peace of mind to our clients and thei..."
READ MORE404 Gordon Dr, Suite 143, Exton, PA, 19341
"Home health care services from Interim allow individuals to stay safe, independent, and engaged while remaining in their own homes. We offe..."
READ MORE1272 Providence Rd, Clifton Heights, PA, 19018
"We are located in Delaware County. We are highly trained in Memory care. We provide ongoing training to ALL of our staff on caring for our c..."
READ MORE10 S Mitchell Ave, Lansdale, PA, 19446
" At TruSupport, we surround our clients with the quality home care and support they deserve. We hold our services to a high quality of car..."
READ MORE1322 Ferry St, Easton, PA, 18042
6628 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19142
" Our priority at Comfort For All Home Care is to deliver excellent quality service in patient home/or communities by providing the highest..."
READ MORE2417 Welsh Rd Ste 21, Philadelphia, PA, 19114
7300 City Ave, Suite 150 , Philadelphia, PA, 19151
"Who We Are? No One Left Behind is a leading provider of home care in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. Our team consists of high..."
READ MOREAt $5,329, West Grove’s older adults pay almost the highest fees in eastern Pennsylvania, surpassed only by Lancaster, where the median is another $10 per month. The state and national averages are $4,957, which is still below the usual costs of several other cities in the region, such as Allentown at $5,196 per month and Lebanon at $5,243, but not Reading which is lower at $4,576 per month.
West Grove
$5,329
Pennsylvania
$4,957
The United States
$4,957
Lancaster
$5,339
Reading
$4,576
Allentown
$5,196
Lebanon
$5,243
With the exception of adult daycare centers, which typically charge $1,777 per month, home care is the most affordable senior care option in West Grove as its median fee is $10 less than home health care’s $5,339. Assisted living is costlier at $5,685 per month, although it’s relatively affordable when compared to the average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home, where seniors can expect to pay around $11,437.
Home Care
$5,329
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,777
Assisted Living Facility
$5,685
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,437
Note: Data for West Grove was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
West Grove’s seniors don’t need to deal with issues on their own as there are numerous non-profits in Chester County who can help them overcome difficulties. The resources listed here can make homes more safe and comfortable while also reducing energy costs, as well as lowering the tax burden and providing healthy and nutritionally-balanced meals to seniors struggling to cook for themselves.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Good Neighbors Home Repair | (610) 444-1860 | Good Neighbors Home Repair is a non-profit organization that annually conducts critical home safety repairs for low-income homeowners as well as modifications for people with disabilities. Work is carried out by a combination of skilled volunteers and younger members of the Christian ministry's youth program. All services, including building materials, are free of charge to the homeowner. |
Meals on Wheels of Chester County | (610) 430-8500 | Meals on Wheels of Chester County purchase meals for seniors from 13 different providers in the region, including hospitals and restaurants. As each supplier charges varying fees, the service recommends donations per meal of between $3.20 and $6 to cover costs, but no senior is ever refused a meal. |
Weatherization Assistance Program | (866) 466-3972 | Pennsylvania's Weatherization Program helps to make homes safer and more energy-efficient for residents with incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, with priority given to seniors and people with disabilities. The program can cover an array of costs, such as roof repair, heating system replacement, attic insulation installation and air leakage/intrusion sealing. |
Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Program | (610) 344-6105 | The Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Program allows the Avon Grove School District to reduce the property tax bills of qualifying residents. The applicant must reside in an owner-occupied home in the district to be eligible. Successful applicants receive a credit on their property tax bills that reduce the taxable value of their properties. In Chester County, residents need only reapply every three years. |
Chester County Senior Centers | (610) 932-5244 (Oxford)(610) 444-4819 (Kennett Square) | Chester County manages several senior centers, with those located in Oxford and Kennett Square less than 15 minutes east and west of West Grove. Both are open Mondays to Fridays to provide older residents with places to congregate, socialize and participate in games and exercise programs, as well as being sources for local information and counseling. The centers also organize live entertainment and regular trips. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.