West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a Philadelphia suburb with nearly 18,600 residents. Local seniors enjoy comfortable weather, low crime rates and special tax benefits. Residents also have access to Chester County Hospital, which has a full-service emergency department and offers advanced specialty care. As of July 2021, approximately 8.7% of all West Chester residents were 65 and older.
Assisted living communities provide social opportunities and residential care for seniors who need a little help but don’t require the advanced level of care available in nursing homes. In West Chester, assisted living costs an average of $5,685 per month, which exceeds the U.S. average of $4,500 and state average of $4,100.
This guide provides information about assisted living, including how much it costs and how it compares to other types of senior care. It also includes a list of resources to help seniors cover the cost of assisted living, avoid isolation and maintain independence for as long as possible.