Coldstream Crossing
1144 Balfour Circle, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
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.
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1144 Balfour Circle, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging oversees assisted living communities in West Chester and other parts of the state. Specifically, the Division of Licensing ensures that all assisted living providers follow regulations designed to protect residents from harm. These regulations cover staffing levels, safety plans and other important topics.
West Chester seniors pay an average of $5,685 per month for assisted living, but prices can vary.
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
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.
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.
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. |
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.
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