Assisted Living Facilities in Downingtown, PA
Located in the heart of Chester County about 30 miles west of Philadelphia, Downingtown is a charming community with a walkable downtown region and easy access to high-quality health care amenities. The community has nearly 8,000 residents, over 13% of whom are aged 65 and over. While its cost of living is high compared to most Pennsylvania cities, senior-friendly tax laws may make it financially feasible for those with budgetary considerations. Low crime rates provide peace of mind to older residents, and four distinct seasons offer changing scenery throughout the year.
The Downingtown region is home to numerous assisted living facilities. These facilities provide meals, personal care services, housekeeping and maintenance and scheduled activities in an inviting residential setting. They’re well-suited for those unable to safely or comfortably live alone but don’t require 24-7 medical monitoring or nursing services. On average, assisted living residents in the Downingtown region pay $5,550 per month for services.
This guide outlines some benefits and drawbacks to consider before moving to Downingtown and an overview of local senior care costs, including assisted living. It also highlights some local and state resources that help older adults navigate the process of choosing the best care solutions for their needs.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Downingtown, PA
St. Martha Villa
490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA, 19335
This is a very nice facility; I simply could not afford to go there for assisted living. I would need 24 months of assets in payments which I do not have. Independent living going into a personal ca
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This is a very nice facility; I simply could not afford to go there for assisted living. I would need 24 months of assets in payments which I do not have. Independent living going into a personal care room or classification is not something I could afford to do. I think you have to go there to find this out depending on your financial situation to see what you can afford and they will tell you…there is no trickery involved. The place is very clean and is very nice for someone who is Catholic, too. I had no complaints…it is privately run and out of my price range. Good luck to other families.
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This is a very nice facility; I simply could not afford to go there for assisted living. I would need 24 months of assets in payments which I do not have. Independent living going into a personal ca
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This is a very nice facility; I simply could not afford to go there for assisted living. I would need 24 months of assets in payments which I do not have. Independent living going into a personal care room or classification is not something I could afford to do. I think you have to go there to find this out depending on your financial situation to see what you can afford and they will tell you…there is no trickery involved. The place is very clean and is very nice for someone who is Catholic, too. I had no complaints…it is privately run and out of my price range. Good luck to other families.
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Simpson Meadows Retirement Community
101 Plaza Drive, Downingtown, PA, 19335
A good friend of mine was a resident at Simpson Meadows for about 5 years. It was good until the director retired. Now there is a clown running a circus(literally). The new director is beyond unprofes
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A good friend of mine was a resident at Simpson Meadows for about 5 years. It was good until the director retired. Now there is a clown running a circus(literally). The new director is beyond unprofessional, I’m not even sure how he got that position. I get the feeling that he does not genuinely care about the residents. Every time I have interacted with staff, they were rushing around, stressed and upset. (Lack of staff is a huge issue here).. Simpson Meadows guarantees assistance with whatever the resident needs, but there are 15 residents per 1 care giver which means they are not able to meet each persons needs. While visiting my friend, I witnessed this new director guy discuss an employees personal business in a hallway full of residents. 10 mins later I heard the same residents discuss this employees personal business with others!! (Other staff, & residents) I could go on and on and on… one world : UNPROFESSIONAL! please do not sent your loved ones here! Save yourself the headache
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A good friend of mine was a resident at Simpson Meadows for about 5 years. It was good until the director retired. Now there is a clown running a circus(literally). The new director is beyond unprofes
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A good friend of mine was a resident at Simpson Meadows for about 5 years. It was good until the director retired. Now there is a clown running a circus(literally). The new director is beyond unprofessional, I’m not even sure how he got that position. I get the feeling that he does not genuinely care about the residents. Every time I have interacted with staff, they were rushing around, stressed and upset. (Lack of staff is a huge issue here).. Simpson Meadows guarantees assistance with whatever the resident needs, but there are 15 residents per 1 care giver which means they are not able to meet each persons needs. While visiting my friend, I witnessed this new director guy discuss an employees personal business in a hallway full of residents. 10 mins later I heard the same residents discuss this employees personal business with others!! (Other staff, & residents) I could go on and on and on… one world : UNPROFESSIONAL! please do not sent your loved ones here! Save yourself the headache
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Freedom Village at Brandywine
15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville, PA, 19320
We’re very happy with Freedom Village at Brandywine. The place is very nice and the staff is very good. There’s a good Bridge group and they play board games. Mom said the food is good.
We’re very happy with Freedom Village at Brandywine. The place is very nice and the staff is very good. There’s a good Bridge group and they play board games. Mom said the food is good.
Sunrise of Westtown
1045 Wilmington Pike , West Chester, PA, 19382
I toured Sunrise of Westtown. It’s a good feeling. The grounds are fine. They’re well taken care of. I was assisted by the person who runs the place, but it was fine. She was very helpful. She answere
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I toured Sunrise of Westtown. It’s a good feeling. The grounds are fine. They’re well taken care of. I was assisted by the person who runs the place, but it was fine. She was very helpful. She answered all my questions. I checked the menu, but I did not sample the food. The menu was good though. As for activities, certain people were reading and watching TV, and that’s about it.
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I toured Sunrise of Westtown. It’s a good feeling. The grounds are fine. They’re well taken care of. I was assisted by the person who runs the place, but it was fine. She was very helpful. She answere
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I toured Sunrise of Westtown. It’s a good feeling. The grounds are fine. They’re well taken care of. I was assisted by the person who runs the place, but it was fine. She was very helpful. She answered all my questions. I checked the menu, but I did not sample the food. The menu was good though. As for activities, certain people were reading and watching TV, and that’s about it.
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Exton Senior Living
600 North Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA, 19341
We went to look at Exton Senior Living. The guide for us was the head of housekeeping. He was very nice, and he did a great job. He introduced us to some of the residents that were there. It was very
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We went to look at Exton Senior Living. The guide for us was the head of housekeeping. He was very nice, and he did a great job. He introduced us to some of the residents that were there. It was very personable. I like the rooms, and they are comparable. It’s not a big place, so my stepmother wouldn’t have to walk far. It was under construction because they’re renovating the whole place. They showed us a beautiful dining room. If you want to have an event for your loved one that lived there, you could use that room. There was a big dining room table. They had a hair salon and an in-house rehab facility. So if you needed any rehab, you didn’t have to leave, take transportation, and go anywhere else. It was more affordable for my stepmom. They had an outside patio.
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We went to look at Exton Senior Living. The guide for us was the head of housekeeping. He was very nice, and he did a great job. He introduced us to some of the residents that were there. It was very
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We went to look at Exton Senior Living. The guide for us was the head of housekeeping. He was very nice, and he did a great job. He introduced us to some of the residents that were there. It was very personable. I like the rooms, and they are comparable. It’s not a big place, so my stepmother wouldn’t have to walk far. It was under construction because they’re renovating the whole place. They showed us a beautiful dining room. If you want to have an event for your loved one that lived there, you could use that room. There was a big dining room table. They had a hair salon and an in-house rehab facility. So if you needed any rehab, you didn’t have to leave, take transportation, and go anywhere else. It was more affordable for my stepmom. They had an outside patio.
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Spring Mill Senior Living
3000 Balfour Circle, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
My mom lived here during the pandemic. They did a great job of keeping her safe. They also got some new management in recently and the food, caregivers and activities have gotten really good. They wer
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My mom lived here during the pandemic. They did a great job of keeping her safe. They also got some new management in recently and the food, caregivers and activities have gotten really good. They were all pretty good before but now they are really good. I wish my mom could have lived there longer but I am happy to know she was happy at the end of her life. It’s such a big change and so scary for everyone but the staff at Spring Mill really help to make everyone comfortable and feel like family.
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My mom lived here during the pandemic. They did a great job of keeping her safe. They also got some new management in recently and the food, caregivers and activities have gotten really good. They wer
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My mom lived here during the pandemic. They did a great job of keeping her safe. They also got some new management in recently and the food, caregivers and activities have gotten really good. They were all pretty good before but now they are really good. I wish my mom could have lived there longer but I am happy to know she was happy at the end of her life. It’s such a big change and so scary for everyone but the staff at Spring Mill really help to make everyone comfortable and feel like family.
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Sunrise of Paoli
324 West Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA, 19355
Sunrise of Paoli was really nice, it was just rather expensive. They were spacious with a variety of different options available to the residents. They have a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or studio. The
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Sunrise of Paoli was really nice, it was just rather expensive. They were spacious with a variety of different options available to the residents. They have a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or studio. The staff members were very personable and knowledgeable. They had an indoor bistro, a dining room, and an activities room. They were also exercising when we were there.
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Sunrise of Paoli was really nice, it was just rather expensive. They were spacious with a variety of different options available to the residents. They have a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or studio. The
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Sunrise of Paoli was really nice, it was just rather expensive. They were spacious with a variety of different options available to the residents. They have a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or studio. The staff members were very personable and knowledgeable. They had an indoor bistro, a dining room, and an activities room. They were also exercising when we were there.
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Eagleview Landing
650 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA, 19341
Eagleview Landing is excellent. All the resources are there in one spot, like doctors, dentists, and mental health professionals. The facility is clean, up to date, and very attractive. My dad’s unit
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Eagleview Landing is excellent. All the resources are there in one spot, like doctors, dentists, and mental health professionals. The facility is clean, up to date, and very attractive. My dad’s unit is clean and up to date, too, as well as spacious for what he needs. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and accommodating on questions, especially the relatives from out of state, like myself.
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Eagleview Landing is excellent. All the resources are there in one spot, like doctors, dentists, and mental health professionals. The facility is clean, up to date, and very attractive. My dad’s unit
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Eagleview Landing is excellent. All the resources are there in one spot, like doctors, dentists, and mental health professionals. The facility is clean, up to date, and very attractive. My dad’s unit is clean and up to date, too, as well as spacious for what he needs. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and accommodating on questions, especially the relatives from out of state, like myself.
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Arbour Square at West Chester
1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA, 19380
My father moved to Arbour Square in West Chester. I think they’re doing a very good job on trying to make him comfortable and ease into the community. The food is fine. They have lots of options in te
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My father moved to Arbour Square in West Chester. I think they’re doing a very good job on trying to make him comfortable and ease into the community. The food is fine. They have lots of options in terms of activities, like cocktail hours. They have social talk (or coffee talk) and movies. His room is clean, and the amenities are very nice. They have a games area outside with a firepit. They have a patio and a second patio by the lunch area. They have many outside activities with a few options.
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My father moved to Arbour Square in West Chester. I think they’re doing a very good job on trying to make him comfortable and ease into the community. The food is fine. They have lots of options in te
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My father moved to Arbour Square in West Chester. I think they’re doing a very good job on trying to make him comfortable and ease into the community. The food is fine. They have lots of options in terms of activities, like cocktail hours. They have social talk (or coffee talk) and movies. His room is clean, and the amenities are very nice. They have a games area outside with a firepit. They have a patio and a second patio by the lunch area. They have many outside activities with a few options.
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Sunrise of Exton
200 Sunrise Boulevard, Exton, PA, 19341
So upon moving mom out the mail issues have been a nightmare. They don’t have individual mail boxes for residents so because sunrise sorts all mail in house you cant forward mail through the post offi
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So upon moving mom out the mail issues have been a nightmare. They don’t have individual mail boxes for residents so because sunrise sorts all mail in house you cant forward mail through the post office if you move out. major pain. they also only speak to POA about any medical issues. This does not work, so if they hospitalize a resident and cant reach the POA they will not tell any other of the residents immediate family what happened, or that the resident is not in the building. The Dr is an issue when they plan to put all memory issue on a self until the get the "know" the resident, mean while the resident ends up spending more time in rehab for breaks due to falling than in Sunrise over a 6month period. Listening to all that know the resident especially the ones who spend the most time with health care even if they are not the POA is extremely important and not done at Sunrise.
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So upon moving mom out the mail issues have been a nightmare. They don’t have individual mail boxes for residents so because sunrise sorts all mail in house you cant forward mail through the post offi
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So upon moving mom out the mail issues have been a nightmare. They don’t have individual mail boxes for residents so because sunrise sorts all mail in house you cant forward mail through the post office if you move out. major pain. they also only speak to POA about any medical issues. This does not work, so if they hospitalize a resident and cant reach the POA they will not tell any other of the residents immediate family what happened, or that the resident is not in the building. The Dr is an issue when they plan to put all memory issue on a self until the get the "know" the resident, mean while the resident ends up spending more time in rehab for breaks due to falling than in Sunrise over a 6month period. Listening to all that know the resident especially the ones who spend the most time with health care even if they are not the POA is extremely important and not done at Sunrise.
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The Hickman
400 North Walnut Street, West Chester, PA, 19380
We visited a friend/former neighbor here pre-Coved. She had a 2 room apt. in the older part of the building, which looks to have been a large, private home at one time. It was a corner unit with lot
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We visited a friend/former neighbor here pre-Coved. She had a 2 room apt. in the older part of the building, which looks to have been a large, private home at one time. It was a corner unit with lots of windows in the bedroom and living room and an interior bathroom (no windows). She was comfortable there with all her own furniture around her and family nearby. Visitors had to sign in when entering and leaving. The few staff members we met were friendly. On one occasion her family arranged a private luncheon for our friend’s birthday in a small second-floor dining room. That was the only time we ate there. The food was good. It would not be appropriate for me to rate the staff and activities because we were only there for visits of about an hour.
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We visited a friend/former neighbor here pre-Coved. She had a 2 room apt. in the older part of the building, which looks to have been a large, private home at one time. It was a corner unit with lot
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We visited a friend/former neighbor here pre-Coved. She had a 2 room apt. in the older part of the building, which looks to have been a large, private home at one time. It was a corner unit with lots of windows in the bedroom and living room and an interior bathroom (no windows). She was comfortable there with all her own furniture around her and family nearby. Visitors had to sign in when entering and leaving. The few staff members we met were friendly. On one occasion her family arranged a private luncheon for our friend’s birthday in a small second-floor dining room. That was the only time we ate there. The food was good. It would not be appropriate for me to rate the staff and activities because we were only there for visits of about an hour.
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Wellington at Hershey’s Mill
1361 Boot Road, West Chester, PA, 19380
My visit to Wellington at Hershey’s Mill was good. The facility was good; my father just decided it was too expensive. They offer meals, activities, crafts and that kind of stuff. They weren’t doing i
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My visit to Wellington at Hershey’s Mill was good. The facility was good; my father just decided it was too expensive. They offer meals, activities, crafts and that kind of stuff. They weren’t doing it at the time of my tour but they do movie nights, trivia, and those kinds of activities.
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My visit to Wellington at Hershey’s Mill was good. The facility was good; my father just decided it was too expensive. They offer meals, activities, crafts and that kind of stuff. They weren’t doing i
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My visit to Wellington at Hershey’s Mill was good. The facility was good; my father just decided it was too expensive. They offer meals, activities, crafts and that kind of stuff. They weren’t doing it at the time of my tour but they do movie nights, trivia, and those kinds of activities.
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Arbor Terrace Exton
100 Oaklands Blvd, Exton, PA, 19341
I have to admit that I was very nervous to visit an assisted living community. I am not sure I am ready to make a move from my home. Victoria and the rest of the staff helped me feel so at ease. V
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I have to admit that I was very nervous to visit an assisted living community. I am not sure I am ready to make a move from my home. Victoria and the rest of the staff helped me feel so at ease. Victoria introduced me to other residents and staff members. I was amazed she could remember everyone’s name. I learned so much about life at Arbor Terrace Exton that when I am ready to make a move this community will be first on my list.
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I have to admit that I was very nervous to visit an assisted living community. I am not sure I am ready to make a move from my home. Victoria and the rest of the staff helped me feel so at ease. V
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I have to admit that I was very nervous to visit an assisted living community. I am not sure I am ready to make a move from my home. Victoria and the rest of the staff helped me feel so at ease. Victoria introduced me to other residents and staff members. I was amazed she could remember everyone’s name. I learned so much about life at Arbor Terrace Exton that when I am ready to make a move this community will be first on my list.
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Friends Home in Kennett
147 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA, 19348
I have visited Friends Home in Kennett several times, and every time I leave, I feel absolutely wonderful. The staff and residents are wonderful. It is different from some others because it is an old
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I have visited Friends Home in Kennett several times, and every time I leave, I feel absolutely wonderful. The staff and residents are wonderful. It is different from some others because it is an old mansion built by the Quakers in the 1800’s. It is a wonderful, very warm, very caring, and very loving place. You don’t get that feeling in one of those big corporations that are just going to suck you dry. The staff members work there because they want to and they like it. It is a great place. My mom is not in there yet, but she will be next week. I don’t foresee having any problems. It is going to be a good place.
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I have visited Friends Home in Kennett several times, and every time I leave, I feel absolutely wonderful. The staff and residents are wonderful. It is different from some others because it is an old
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I have visited Friends Home in Kennett several times, and every time I leave, I feel absolutely wonderful. The staff and residents are wonderful. It is different from some others because it is an old mansion built by the Quakers in the 1800’s. It is a wonderful, very warm, very caring, and very loving place. You don’t get that feeling in one of those big corporations that are just going to suck you dry. The staff members work there because they want to and they like it. It is a great place. My mom is not in there yet, but she will be next week. I don’t foresee having any problems. It is going to be a good place.
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Woodbridge Place
1191 Rapps Dam Road, Phoenixville, PA, 19442
We had an in-person tour of Woodbridge Place. It was an excellent tour. The grounds were beautiful. The rooms were very nice. They had great amenities. They were very friendly. Their dining room was l
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We had an in-person tour of Woodbridge Place. It was an excellent tour. The grounds were beautiful. The rooms were very nice. They had great amenities. They were very friendly. Their dining room was like going into a wedding reception. It’s a wonderful place and decorated so nicely that you didn’t feel like you were in a facility. They had an activity room, a library, and a small salon. There was a full kitchen in their activities room so they could do a cooking class with them. They also had a theater upstairs. They have things they could do to get out of their room. The facility looked like it was very well kept. I didn’t see anything that needed any maintenance there at all. Everything looked very nice. The staff member was very friendly and nice. She invited us back to come another day to spend the day there, which I thought was great.
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We had an in-person tour of Woodbridge Place. It was an excellent tour. The grounds were beautiful. The rooms were very nice. They had great amenities. They were very friendly. Their dining room was l
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We had an in-person tour of Woodbridge Place. It was an excellent tour. The grounds were beautiful. The rooms were very nice. They had great amenities. They were very friendly. Their dining room was like going into a wedding reception. It’s a wonderful place and decorated so nicely that you didn’t feel like you were in a facility. They had an activity room, a library, and a small salon. There was a full kitchen in their activities room so they could do a cooking class with them. They also had a theater upstairs. They have things they could do to get out of their room. The facility looked like it was very well kept. I didn’t see anything that needed any maintenance there at all. Everything looked very nice. The staff member was very friendly and nice. She invited us back to come another day to spend the day there, which I thought was great.
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The Residence at Chadd’s Ford
1778 Wilmington Pike, Glen Mills, PA, 19342
My mother is at The Residence at Chadd’s Ford. We chose it because it’s small and convenient, but there were a lot of complications with moving in. They weren’t very informative or helpful. Unfortunat
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My mother is at The Residence at Chadd’s Ford. We chose it because it’s small and convenient, but there were a lot of complications with moving in. They weren’t very informative or helpful. Unfortunately, we moved her in around Christmas and there were significant staff shortages at that time, so it was a very difficult move-in. She has since then adjusted, but the first two months were horrendous. They need to have more aides on staff and a smaller ratio of staff to patients. The staff is very nice. My mother loves their food. Due to COVID, some activities were curtailed. They have a salon and a little activity space, but there’s no gym. I’m not getting what I’m paying for. It’s basically convenient.
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My mother is at The Residence at Chadd’s Ford. We chose it because it’s small and convenient, but there were a lot of complications with moving in. They weren’t very informative or helpful. Unfortunat
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My mother is at The Residence at Chadd’s Ford. We chose it because it’s small and convenient, but there were a lot of complications with moving in. They weren’t very informative or helpful. Unfortunately, we moved her in around Christmas and there were significant staff shortages at that time, so it was a very difficult move-in. She has since then adjusted, but the first two months were horrendous. They need to have more aides on staff and a smaller ratio of staff to patients. The staff is very nice. My mother loves their food. Due to COVID, some activities were curtailed. They have a salon and a little activity space, but there’s no gym. I’m not getting what I’m paying for. It’s basically convenient.
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The Watermark at Bellingham
1615 East Boot Road, West Chester, PA, 19380
We toured Park Lane. The staff was quite pleasant. The people there were very standoffish, and they seemed to be older than in some other places. I don’t think it was a continuing care facility. The s
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We toured Park Lane. The staff was quite pleasant. The people there were very standoffish, and they seemed to be older than in some other places. I don’t think it was a continuing care facility. The staff member was very nice and pleasant. The rooms were adequate to luxurious, they were nice, and pretty comparable to the others I saw. The activities were adequate.
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We toured Park Lane. The staff was quite pleasant. The people there were very standoffish, and they seemed to be older than in some other places. I don’t think it was a continuing care facility. The s
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We toured Park Lane. The staff was quite pleasant. The people there were very standoffish, and they seemed to be older than in some other places. I don’t think it was a continuing care facility. The staff member was very nice and pleasant. The rooms were adequate to luxurious, they were nice, and pretty comparable to the others I saw. The activities were adequate.
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Maris Grove
200 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, PA, 19342
The people who gave us the tour at Maris Grove were very nice. They were very understanding, showed us around, and were gracious and all the rest. I’m looking at the space, and it’s not the place. The
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The people who gave us the tour at Maris Grove were very nice. They were very understanding, showed us around, and were gracious and all the rest. I’m looking at the space, and it’s not the place. The staff who showed us around were lovely, but it just isn’t going to fly. They are more sterile, it’s brand new, but the size is the problem.
The other problem from my parent’s point of view is that it would have been a long way for them to go to eat dinner because they would have to go a distance to get the elevator, and they’d have to go downstairs. My father doesn’t want to eat in public, so that’s also a problem. All these places want you to eat at the dining area so that they can see how you’re doing and it’s easier for them. My dad lost several teeth, so he doesn’t want to eat in front of people. Plus, he likes his food later than everybody else.
We didn’t see very many people, but I think it’s pretty full. It’s not like we had a sense of a lot of community going on, it was pretty sparse. I mean, we saw like one person going.
In the tour experience, the woman was lovely, but it’s just not a good fit for us. It’s very clean, and it’s a little sterile. It looks a little too impersonal, and I mean that’s a personal thing. I can’t quantify that by a number. It’s certainly incredibly well kept up and spotless. It just doesn’t feel like a place that would fit my parents, who lived in a home built in 1910. It might work for some people.
They have the salon and a little place to do PT. There are no balconies or anything like that. I think there are some places that people can sit out, but I doubt my parents would take advantage of that because it feels like a hotel, not a home.
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The people who gave us the tour at Maris Grove were very nice. They were very understanding, showed us around, and were gracious and all the rest. I’m looking at the space, and it’s not the place. The
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The people who gave us the tour at Maris Grove were very nice. They were very understanding, showed us around, and were gracious and all the rest. I’m looking at the space, and it’s not the place. The staff who showed us around were lovely, but it just isn’t going to fly. They are more sterile, it’s brand new, but the size is the problem.
The other problem from my parent’s point of view is that it would have been a long way for them to go to eat dinner because they would have to go a distance to get the elevator, and they’d have to go downstairs. My father doesn’t want to eat in public, so that’s also a problem. All these places want you to eat at the dining area so that they can see how you’re doing and it’s easier for them. My dad lost several teeth, so he doesn’t want to eat in front of people. Plus, he likes his food later than everybody else.
We didn’t see very many people, but I think it’s pretty full. It’s not like we had a sense of a lot of community going on, it was pretty sparse. I mean, we saw like one person going.
In the tour experience, the woman was lovely, but it’s just not a good fit for us. It’s very clean, and it’s a little sterile. It looks a little too impersonal, and I mean that’s a personal thing. I can’t quantify that by a number. It’s certainly incredibly well kept up and spotless. It just doesn’t feel like a place that would fit my parents, who lived in a home built in 1910. It might work for some people.
They have the salon and a little place to do PT. There are no balconies or anything like that. I think there are some places that people can sit out, but I doubt my parents would take advantage of that because it feels like a hotel, not a home.
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Tel Hai
1200 Tel Hai Circle, Po Box 190, Honey Brook, PA, 19344
I was very impressed with Tel Hai Retirement Community. I have friends there who are very happy. I was very impressed with the staff. Dinner was home-style cooking with not a lot of sauces and seasoni
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I was very impressed with Tel Hai Retirement Community. I have friends there who are very happy. I was very impressed with the staff. Dinner was home-style cooking with not a lot of sauces and seasoning; just plain, good, wholesome cooking. I am seriously thinking of moving there.
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I was very impressed with Tel Hai Retirement Community. I have friends there who are very happy. I was very impressed with the staff. Dinner was home-style cooking with not a lot of sauces and seasoni
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I was very impressed with Tel Hai Retirement Community. I have friends there who are very happy. I was very impressed with the staff. Dinner was home-style cooking with not a lot of sauces and seasoning; just plain, good, wholesome cooking. I am seriously thinking of moving there.
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Brandywine Living at Longwood
301 Victoria Gardens Drive, Kennett Square, PA, 19348
When a family member needs to make the decision to move a loved one from their home, there is no tougher decision. But Brandywine Senior Living at Kennett Square helped this difficult decision. Sinc
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When a family member needs to make the decision to move a loved one from their home, there is no tougher decision. But Brandywine Senior Living at Kennett Square helped this difficult decision. Since the day our loved one moved in, the Staff provided love and support every day. They treated her like family. Everyone on the staff knew her name and took the time to learn about her. Our loved one was not just a resident; she was part of the Brandywine Family. They wonderful activities and events.
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When a family member needs to make the decision to move a loved one from their home, there is no tougher decision. But Brandywine Senior Living at Kennett Square helped this difficult decision. Sinc
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When a family member needs to make the decision to move a loved one from their home, there is no tougher decision. But Brandywine Senior Living at Kennett Square helped this difficult decision. Since the day our loved one moved in, the Staff provided love and support every day. They treated her like family. Everyone on the staff knew her name and took the time to learn about her. Our loved one was not just a resident; she was part of the Brandywine Family. They wonderful activities and events.
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Downingtown
Assisted living facilities in Downingtown comply with standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. This department enforces regulations regarding fire safety, maximum capacity, scope of care, care planning and move-in and move-out procedures. It also provides comprehensive information on residents’ rights and complaints procedures.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Downingtown
- Downingtown’s overall cost of living is about 17% higher than the state median, marking it as one of the more expensive Pennsylvania cities to live in. This is primarily due to high housing-related costs, including mortgage and rent payments and utilities. Assisted living may provide older adults with more control over these monthly expenses.
- Violent crime is relatively uncommon in Downingtown, with most recent FBI crime statistics showing that this type of crime occurs at a lower rate in this region than in similarly sized communities such as East Fallowfield Township and Valley Township. Property crime is more common but still occurs at a low rate compared to the United States as a whole.
- Downingtown is among the more comfortable places to live in Pennsylvania. Summers are warm with high temperatures in the mid-80s. July tends to be muggy, but humidity levels are generally low throughout the rest of the year. Winters are cold with lows in the 20s, and residents see nearly 30 inches of snowfall annually, most of which comes in February.
- Health care costs are comparatively high in Downingtown, with expenses related to doctor’s office visits and hospital stays exceeding the national average by about 15%. However, there are more physicians per capita than in the typical U.S. city, which may benefit those managing chronic conditions. Chester County Hospital in West Chester and Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville are the closest major medical facilities.
- Older adults in Downingtown benefit from retiree-friendly state tax laws that may free up more money for assisted living expenses. Social Security benefits are fully exempt from taxation at the state level, as are pension payments and disbursements from retirement accounts. Property taxes are relatively high, which may make residential community living more economical for some.
Paying for Assisted Living in Downingtown
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living residents in Downingtown pay approximately $5,550 per month for care. This is considerably higher than the state median of $3,955 and the national average cost of $4,300.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
At $5,550 per month, assisted living fees in Downingtown are the highest in Pennsylvania. In State College, rates are comparably high at $5,340. In Lebanon, rates are consistent with the national average at $4,420 per month, and in Altoona, fees are more economical at $3,723. The Scranton area is the cheapest surveyed region in Pennsylvania for this level of care, with local facilities charging $2,450 per month for services.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Older adults in Downingtown have several senior care options to choose from depending on their living preferences and budgets. The most affordable option is adult day health care, which includes daytime care in a community setting for $1,842. Home-based care, including homemaker services and specialized home health aide care, costs $4,767. Assisted living is several hundred dollars higher at $5,550 per month. Nursing homes offer the highest level of care and are the most expensive, with facilities charging $11,285 for shared rooms and $12,498 for private.
Note: Care cost data for Downingtown was not available, so data for the closest city, Philadelphia Area, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Downington
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Lansdale
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.
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(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Downington
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.
