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Merrill Gardens at West Chester
1201 Ward Avenue, West Chester, PA 19380
"My father-in-law is in respite care at Arbour Square at West Chester. The place just has an appeal to it with the...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,895
Assisted Living Communities in West Chester, PA
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authentic reviews in West Chester, PA below include 165 Assisted Living facilities with 3201 reviews. On average in West Chester, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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165 Providers
Wellington at Hershey’s Mill
1361 Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19380
"Wellington At Hershey's Mill was very nice, and I loved it. I liked that you could have dogs and you had your own...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,760
Sunrise of Westtown
1045 Wilmington Pike , West Chester, PA 19382
"Sunrise of Westtown was the best of the facilities I went to. The girl who showed us around gave us so much information...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,450
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Bellingham at West Chester
1615 Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380
"I went with my partner here to see the place and he was able to get a two-bedroom apartment. The rooms are spacious. If...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,295
Sunrise of Paoli
324 West Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355
"The staff at Sunrise treated my mother as they would their own mother. They were accessible when we called or visited...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,229
Echo Lake
900 N Atwater Dr, Malvern, PA 19355
"Echo Lake had a very small group of people, because it's so new, and they were all very lovely. We had lunch in one of...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
St. Martha Villa
490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
"I toured St. Martha Villa. The person with the information was fine. But the facility was not nice. It was much smaller...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,686
Daylesford Crossing
1450 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301
"Daylesford Crossing was clean, and the facilities were great. The staff did a wonderful job. The room, the food, the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,750
Sunrise of Granite Run
247 North Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063
"I am writing as a primary care taker for a relative that was in the dementia area of the facility. This assisted living...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,898
Eagleview Landing
650 Stockton Drive, Exton, PA 19341
"We chose Eagleview Landing for my father-in-law, and he has moved in. It stood out to me as the best place for him...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,950
Caring Stars Winner
Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle
263 Glen Riddle Road, Media, PA 19063
"Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle was a very nice and clean place. We were happy with the staff and the dining room and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
Sunrise of Newtown Square
333 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
"Sunrise of Newtown Square is absolutely gorgeous; it is perfect. It recaptures the past, and reminds the residents of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,898
Juniper Village at Devon
445 N Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA 19333
"We visited and it was just comparable to the other facilities we visited in terms of food, care and the staff."
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,500
Caring Stars Winner
Rose Tree Place
500 Sandy Bank Rd, Media, PA 19063
"We are the lucky ones!!! After a terrifying phase of my illness and being hospitalized for five months, I woke up at...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,400
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...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,700
Caring Stars Winner
Spring Mill Senior Living
3000 Balfour Circle, Phoenixville, PA 19460
"This assisted living community has many amenities that my family member enjoys, including a beautiful dining room...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,770
Freedom Village at Brandywine
15 Freedom Blvd., Coatesville, PA 19320
"Freedom Village was fine for what it was, but we felt we were too young for it. We are in our late sixties, and my...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$6,090
Caring Stars Winner
Forwood Estates
1912 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
"I liked Forwood Manor a lot, and I'm very positive about it. The rooms were a good size, pretty new, and looked nice...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,200
Ivy Gables
2210 Swiss Lane, Wilmington, DE 19810
"The visiting experience with Ivy Gables was wonderful and the person who showed me around was great. The place looked...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,330
Springfield Crossings
463 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064
"Everyone at Springfield Crossings has been very responsive and very helpful. The gentleman who runs the place is Sam and...
Assisted Living
$4,700
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Colleen
5.0
Review of Arbor Terrace Willistown
We saw Arbor Terrace Willistown. The people were very welcoming. The staff interacted with the residents there. They knew the residents' names. It was very bright and sunny. The facility was...
Assisted Living
Colleen
3.0
Review of Wellington at Hershey’s Mill
We visited Wellington at Hershey's Mill. It is too large for what we were looking for. It has independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and it is just too big. They also need to have...
Provider response
Thank you for visiting our community and taking the time to share your review. We appreciate your feedback.
Assisted Living
David
3.0
Review of Bellingham at West Chester
I am staying in Bellingham at West Chester, which is very, very poor in medical service. They're helping with prescription distribution and room make-up. The upkeep is outstandingly good. I'm in a...
Provider response
David, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience with us. We'd like the opportunity to turn your experience around. Please reach out to us at your earliest...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in West Chester, PA and Nearby Cities
In West Chester, the monthly cost of assisted living is higher than both the Pennsylvania average of $4,100 and the national average of $4,500. Reading has average costs that are just $35 per month higher than in West Chester. Moving west, Harrisburg averages $4,828 per month, nearly $860 less than the West Chester average. Allentown, directly north of West Chester, is also cheaper, with average costs of just $4,784 per month.
West Chester
$5,685
Pennsylvania
$4,100
United States
$4,500
Reading
$5,720
Harrisburg
$4,828
Allentown
$4,784
Paying for Assisted Living in West Chester
West Chester seniors pay an average of $5,685 per month for assisted living, but prices can vary.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Chester
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in West Chester, PA
In West Chester, assisted living costs an average of $5,685 per month. In-home care and home health care both cost about $350 per month less than assisted living. These services are well-suited to seniors who want to remain in their homes. Nursing homes provide a much higher level of care, so they cost the most, averaging $11,437 per month for a shared room. Averaging $1,777 per month, adult day health care is the least expensive type of senior care available in West Chester.
In-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 Chester was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in West Chester
West Chester is a vibrant community filled with resources to help seniors maintain their health, access government benefits and pay for assisted living. Contact the organizations below to learn more about how they help seniors living in long-term care settings.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Aging Services | (610) 344-6350 | At Chester County Aging Services, staff members advocate for the rights of adults aged 60 and older. The agency offers community-based services, investigates reports of suspected abuse and makes referrals to other organizations when needed. |
| Chester County Ombudsman Program | (610) 344-6350 | Chester County's ombudsmen work to preserve the rights of seniors in assisted living communities, nursing homes and other long-term care settings. Ombudsmen educate consumers about their rights and resolve complaints against long-term care facilities. |
| Legal Aid of Southeastern PA | (877) 429-5994 | Legal Aid of Southeastern PA has attorneys available to help seniors with a variety of civil legal matters, including SSI and SSDI appeals, bankruptcy and debt collection. The organization also holds free workshops and educational events. |
| West Chester Area Senior Center | (610) 431-4242 | WCASC offers services and activities designed to enrich the lives of local residents aged 60 and older. Available programs include fitness classes, technology instruction, support for seniors with chronic diseases and assistance applying for government benefits. |
| West Chester University | (610) 436-1000 | When space is available, WCU allows eligible seniors to take classes without paying tuition. Tuition waivers are available to adults who are at least 60 years old and have resided in Pennsylvania for at least 1 year. To enroll in graduate courses, senior students must verify their undergraduate degrees. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Chester
West Chester Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
