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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Chester, PA for 2024

 

The age-friendly community of West Chester has about 20,000 residents. While its senior community only makes up about 9% of the population, it offers a supportive environment for older adults through access to community-based services and dementia care solutions. Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths in the West Chester region has increased at a slow rate compared to the number of deaths from all causes. Between 2016 and 2020, the total number of deaths increased by 25%. By comparison, deaths linked to Alzheimer’s had an 8% increase.

To accommodate the needs of seniors with dementia, West Chester has several high-quality memory care facilities. These facilities have 24-hour staffing and on-call physicians to ensure individualized care, and they incorporate dementia-specific programming and therapies to foster an engaging environment. 

This guide provides an overview of some of the most common ways to pay for memory care, along with details on how memory care costs in West Chester compare to rates in nearby cities. 

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What to Consider About Memory Care in West Chester

Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services regulates memory care facilities in West Chester and the rest of the state. While these facilities are officially licensed as assisted living facilities, the state enforces a wide range of regulations beyond standard assisted living requirements related to advertising, recreational activities, staffing, staff training and security features.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in West Chester

 

  • West Chester is included on the AARP Age-Friendly Network. This designation indicates that the city’s leaders have taken meaningful steps toward creating a safe, enjoyable environment for residents of all ages, including seniors. The organization notes several benefits the city has for those living with dementia and their family members, including high access to public transportation and health care services.
  • Pennsylvania’s retiree-friendly income tax laws make memory care in West Chester a financially viable option for many seniors. The state exempts Social Security benefits, pension income and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts, which may help seniors afford local long-term care services.
  • Chester County Hospital is located in West Chester proper, giving residents access to a range of medical services and community wellness initiatives. In addition to specializing in fields such as cardiovascular care and diabetes management, the hospital provides links to health-related organizations in the community, including those that serve seniors and families affected by Alzheimer’s.
  • West Chester has a comparatively high cost of living, which may be a consideration for those moving to the city for long-term care. On an index calibrated to a national norm of 100, West Chester’s cost of living rate is 124.3, 30 points higher than Pennsylvania’s score. Utilities, housing and groceries are all relatively expensive here, but moving into a memory care facility may make it easier to budget monthly expenses.
  • West Chester’s humid continental climate promotes an active lifestyle for seniors and allows for plenty of time to enjoy therapeutic outdoor activities. Year-round average temperatures range from 21 degrees during the winter months to 85 degrees in the summer, and the city gets about 22 inches of snow and 49 inches of rain annually. To accommodate a variety of preferences, memory care communities typically have indoor and outdoor amenities and activities to foster engagement. 

 

Paying for Memory Care in West Chester

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In West Chester, memory care facilities charge approximately $7,106 per month for care.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care residents in West Chester pay $7,106 per month on average for housing and services. This rate surpasses the state norm by nearly $2,000, and it's about $1,500 higher than the national average. While care costs in Reading are a little higher at $7,150, other neighboring cities tend to have more economically priced care. In Lancaster, rates are competitive at $6,938, and in Gettysburg, seniors pay $5,644 for services. Altoona offers even more economically priced care, with rates coming in at $5,038. 

West Chester

$7,106

Pennsylvania

$5,125

United States

$5,625

Gettysburg

$5,644

Altoona

$5,038

Lancaster

$6,938

Reading

$7,150

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care is among the costlier senior care options in West Chester, with facilities charging $7,106 for care. This is about $1,400 higher than the cost of standard assisted living, which provides residential services for those without memory impairments. In-home care and home health care cost about $1,770 less than memory care, and seniors who attend adult day health care pay $1,777 for services. Only nursing home care is costlier than memory care at $11,437.

Memory Care

$7,106

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.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in West Chester

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Pennsylvania

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Free Memory Care Resources in West Chester

West Chester and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in West Chester, please visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in West Chester

 

West Chester Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Pennsylvania

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I toured Wellington at Hershey's Mill. What I like best about them was the staff and the facilities themselves. They were clean and neat, and everything was in order. The people that lived there...

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We went to Arbor Terrace Willistown. What we didn't care about was the fact that they did not have a dedicated dining area. There might have been a problem with getting mom ready since she needs...

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Hi Thomas, thank you for touring our community! We appreciate your honest feedback, as we are always looking for ways to improve. We regret to hear that you didn't have an A+ experience, and would...

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Rondi

I visited this facility

Review of The Watermark at Bellingham

We visited The Watermark at Bellingham. They were very nice and very friendly. We had no issues with the staff, but there wasn't much outstanding about the facility. It's a very old community and...

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