The borough of Downingtown sits within Chester County, about 33 miles outside Philadelphia. As of 2024, the monthly cost of assisted living in this region hovers near $6,986, outpacing the state median of $5,550 and the national norm of $5,350. Fortunately, seniors have numerous assisted living options to choose from in the Downingtown region, including 2 facilities within the city and 20 nearby.
In the following guide, we include 292 reviews testimonials from current and past residents who rate local facilities at an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
4.0
(20 reviews)
"I went to St. Martha Villa. Everything was good. They had single and double rooms. You can bring your own television. There wasn't much where you could get an oven or anything like that, so it was very suitable for elderly people. The staff who gave ..."
$2,318
101 Plaza Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335
4.0
(12 reviews)
"I toured Simpson Meadows Retirement Community. It's just really well-kept. It's nicely appointed. The people were wonderful. It's like one-stop shopping. They have a general practitioner, a podiatrist, and a dentist. They do phlebotomy work, x-rays, ..."
Pricing not available
2530 Old County Rd, Newark, DE 19702
Located in historic Newark, Delaware, Harmony at Glasgow is a beautiful and spacious senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and secured memory care neighborhoods. Our thoughtfully designed community features a selection of modern apartment choices, engaging amenities, welcoming garden patios, restaurant-style dining, meaningful activities, and a full calendar of social events. While our living areas are stunning, what makes Harmony at Glasgow a wonderful place to live is the family-like environment shared between our residents, and care team. At Harmony at Glasgow, our varied and expertly designed floorplans fit any lifestyle. We embrace pets as part of our family-friendly atmosphere. It's just a part of what makes living here such a distinct pleasure – our people truly elevate the every day at our senior living community. Our family proudly serves yours, whether our team is tending to the laundry, leading a fitness class, or organizing an outing to Dover International Speedway. Our community is enhanced by thoughtful amenities such as a movie theater, bistro, library, game room and beautiful grounds with a walking path. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Delaware Division of Health Care Quality Licensed and Certified Long-Term Care Facilities
$5,125
900 N Atwater Dr, Malvern, PA 19355
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I toured Echo Lake. The staff was attentive and willing to talk about my friend's needs and discuss some changes that we recommended. It was a lovely place. It was very open and welcoming. They did provide the chopped diet that she needed. It's a bea..."
$4,000
PROMOTION!
350 Guthrie Rd, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
5.0
(5 reviews)
"The place is beautiful, very nice amenities. The woman at the front desk is so nice and helpful, if you ask her where do you think my loved one she pretty much knows exactly where she is. Food is excellent and friendly staff waiters. If you have a ..."
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139 Old Swede Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Amity Place took very good care of my father. He never complained about the place and the food. The staff was fantastic. The rooms were very nice. They were just the right size and they always kept cleaning. The staff always took care of him. Even wh..."
$4,982
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901 East Main Street, Collegeville, PA 19426
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Columbia Cottage Collegeville for mom because it's a small community, and the caregiver to resident ratio is favorable. They offer a variety of activities and services, and the location was also beneficial. They had 10 levels of care from in..."
$5,275
230 Rock Hill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We toured The Residence at Bala Cynwyd. It's very new and very nice. Even for wheelchair access, everything's level, and there are no stairs to worry about. It has a lot of activities for seniors. The place has only been six months. The staff was fin..."
$6,329
2 Franklin Town Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I liked everything about Fountain View at Logan Square. The location was fantastic. They have a parking garage. The rooms were a nice size. They had a washer and dryer in the room. The rent was a little expensive, but the facilities were nice and cle..."
$3,780
CARING STARS WINNER
200 Tranquility Lane, Reading, PA 19607
4.9
(16 reviews)
"The Heritage of Green Hills was so active. It was Halloween and they were having a Halloween party. They were really busy. It's a busy place. But you have to buy into that, and I didn't want to do that. It was nice though. The rooms were very clean a..."
$3,000
2015 North Reading Rd., Denver, PA 17517
4.9
(10 reviews)
"Rooms vary in size. The room my mom resides in is small , however meets her needs. I have visited mom during various meal times and the food is well prepared. Menus change daily and offers variety. The staff is very attentive and engaging with the re..."
$3,500
CARING STARS WINNER
120 West 5th Street, Boyertown, PA 19512
4.8
(58 reviews)
"My husband's sister has resided in Assisted Living for 3=years. The rooms and facility is clean and well maintained. The food, according to her, is very good. The entire staff, well, I cannot say enough good things about the staff, their attentive..."
$4,700
35 Old Lancaster Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Symphony Square was beautiful, it was a lovely place. The director was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. She showed us the rooms and the dining area. The dining area was beautiful, they had silverware and glass and not plastics. They..."
$6,300
CARING STARS WINNER
1152 Ben Franklin Highway East, Douglassville, PA 19518
4.7
(49 reviews)
"Our family cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible experience we’ve had with Keystone Villa at Douglassville Independent Living. From the very first moment we reached out, it was clear that this community was something special. I found my..."
$2,600
650 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA 19341
4.7
(13 reviews)
"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 at this facility. They made his adjustment a breeze..."
$4,850
3121 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610
4.7
(4 reviews)
"We went to see Columbia Cottage. It was very nice. The building was well maintained. The staff members that we interacted with were very nice. They seemed to have taken interest in the residents there. We went into the rooms. The admission people wer..."
$4,950
2210 Swiss Lane, Wilmington, DE 19810
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Ivy Gables Senior Living did not have an availability in memory care. They kind of had a hybrid program in between assisted living and memory care, but they felt my dad needed a little more care than what they provided in that hybrid situation. Howev..."
$4,110
100 North State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
4.7
(31 reviews)
"I'm in Keystone Villa at Ephrata. The people that serve me food are very nice. The food is A1. I have a good working relationship with the person that cleans my apartment. I have lots of friends here that I enjoy. Before I came here, I was in a very ..."
$3,900
CARING STARS WINNER
803 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601
4.6
(26 reviews)
"We toured The Manor at Market Square. The people were very nice and helpful, and they answered all our questions. It seemed like a caring place. The staff was very good, and she contacted me later, and we talked. It was very clean. The people were si..."
$3,380
1450 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured Daylesford Crossing. It's a wonderful place, with wonderful people and very modern-looking rooms. The staff knows every resident by name, so everybody is on a first-name basis. They took me to their physical therapy room and event room. They..."
$4,750
Assisted Living
Thomas
5.0
Review of St. Martha Villa
I went to St. Martha Villa. Everything was good. They had single and double rooms. You can bring your own television. There wasn't much where you could get an oven or anything like that, so it was...
Provider response
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Assisted Living
Truth
1.0
Review of St. Martha Villa
Had to pull my parent out because of lack of care and always short handed. Rather than worrying about the people learned their management is to busy using their maintenance guys to block trails in...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your concerns. We regret to hear about the experience and issues you’ve described. Ensuring proper care and attention to our residents is our top priority. Please feel free to...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD0920hp
4.0
Review of St. Martha Villa
I toured St. Martha Villa. The person with the information was fine. But the facility was not nice. It was much smaller, narrower, darker, and older than the other place. The building didn't flow...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that seniors in Downingtown pay around $6,986 monthly for assisted living, with local rates surpassing the state median by over $1,400. Local rates also run high compared to fees in nearby communities. For example, facilities in Allentown charge approximately $5,274, and in York and Reading, fees come in at about $4,950 and $4,914, respectively.
Downingtown
$6,986
Pennsylvania
$5,550
The United States
$5,350
Allentown
$5,274
Reading
$4,914
Lancaster
$6,135
York
$4,950
Downington seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging waiver may qualify for financial assistance in order to pay for care within one of the city’s assisted living facilities. In addition, if you receive SSI and need to live in an assisted living facility, the state can pay a supplement to the facility if you qualify.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Seniors in Downingtown pay around $6,986 per month for assisted living. By comparison, nursing home fees run higher at roughly $13,444, providing savings for those without complex medical needs, but nonresidential options typically cost less. For example, agencies set monthly fees near $4,767 for in-home care and $6,101 for home health care, and seniors who opt for adult day health care pay about $2,600.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,600
Assisted Living Facility
$6,986
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$13,444
Note: Since data for Downingtown is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, instead.
Older adults in Downingtown can talk to several local agencies for one-on-one help with making informed decisions regarding their long-term care. The following table features programs and organizations that help prospective and current assisted living residents utilize community-based supports, identify ways to cover care costs and connect with local social and recreational activities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Aging Services | (610) 344-6350 | Chester County Aging Services administers a range of programs to those aged 60 and over in Downingtown and surrounding cities within the county. It offers information on assisted living facilities within the county, including tips on choosing a facility. It also has a health insurance options counseling program to help older adults with Medicare understand their health insurance coverage and compare private insurance options. |
| Brandywine Valley Active Aging | (610) 269-3939 | Brandywine Valley Active Aging is a local nonprofit organization that hosts social and recreational programs for older adults. Its Downingtown campus is located at Brandywine Grace Church and offers congregate morning and noontime meals daily, age-friendly aerobic and endurance classes, creativity programming and educational opportunities. |
| Veterans' Affairs | (610) 344-6375 | Chester County’s Veterans’ Affairs Office is open for scheduled appointments on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It assists veterans and their eligible dependents in obtaining local, state and federal benefits, including those that may help cover assisted living expenses. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (717) 783-8975 | The statewide long-term care ombudsman office advocates on behalf of seniors in assisted living. The office resolves complaints regarding the standard of living in long-term care facilities and empowers residents by helping them understand their rights. It also hosts biweekly virtual meetings in which participants can ask questions, share concerns or gather information. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (610) 834-1040 | RSVP offers an array of in-person and online volunteer opportunities for Downingtown residents aged 55 and over. Through this program, individuals can support reading and math literacy for children, help seniors connect with community-based resources and provide free managerial assistance to local nonprofit organizations. In exchange for their service, seniors receive supplemental liability insurance, one-on-one help with finding volunteer opportunities that fit their interests and recognition at community events. |
Downington-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
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