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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in West Chester, PA for 2024

The borough of West Chester, Pennsylvania, also known as the seat of Chester County, has low crime rates and mild year-round weather conditions, making the area attractive to its older population, which represents nearly 10% of the borough’s more than 20,000 residents. Seniors in the area benefit from easy access to excellent medical facilities including, the Fern Hill Medical Campus and the Chester County Hospital.

Nursing homes are facilities where residents who don’t require hospitalization receive the highest possible level of medical care and help with daily living activities, such as bathing and eating. These facilities provide skilled nursing care and 24-hour supervision to ensure residents’ needs are met. Nursing homes are the most expensive form of senior care in West Chester, with an average monthly cost of $11,285. This is substantially higher than the respective U.S. and state medians of $7,756 and $10,038, per Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Other less costly options, such as home care and assisted living, may suit older adults who don’t require this level of care.

This guide provides cost comparisons between skilled nursing facilities in West Chester, nearby Pennsylvania cities and other senior care options. It also includes a list of free local resources available to older adults and their family members.

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Nursing Home Costs in West Chester, Pennsylvania

In West Chester, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $11,285 per month, on average, while the rate for a private room is $12,498.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The $11,285 cost for a semiprivate room in a West Chester nursing home is $1,247 above the state average and $3,529 higher than the national median of $7,756. However, it falls about midrange compared to nearby cities. The average in York ($10,291) is about $1,000 less, while in Allentown ($12,471), seniors pay almost $1,200 more. The rate in York is similar to the average paid in West Chester at $11,224 per month, while the monthly cost in Reading ($11,724) is about $440 higher. 

West Chester

$11,285

Pennsylvania

$10,038

The United States

$7,756

York

$10,291

Lancaster

$11,224

Reading

$11,724

Allentown

$12,471

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Learning about all the available care options may help families decide if nursing facility placement is the right choice for their loved one. Other options in West Chester include homemaker and home health aide services at an average monthly cost of $4,767. The most affordable option is adult day health care, which averages $1,842 per month, while assisted living costs $5,550. These alternatives are all much less expensive than the respective $11,285 and $12,498 costs of semiprivate and private rooms in area nursing homes. 

Home care

$4,767

Home health care

$4,767

Adult day health care

$1,842

Assisted living

$5,550

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$11,285

Nursing home (private room)

$12,498

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in West Chester, Pennsylvania

The following programs and services are available to help West Chester seniors and their families learn about available care options, access community resources that may delay the transition to a nursing facility and apply for financial assistance to help cover the cost of long-term care. 

ResourceContactService
Chester County Department of Aging Services(610) 344-6350The Chester County Department of Aging Services administers a range of programs that can benefit West Chester residents aged 60 and older. The department’s information and referral specialists can help seniors access local resources, such as caregiver support, and assist with scheduling assessments for nursing home placement and community-based services through the Aging Waiver and Options programs.
Ombudsman Program(610) 344-6350Residents of West Chester nursing homes and their families can contact the Ombudsman program for information and assistance. Ombudsmen regularly visit long-term facilities to ensure residents are aware of their rights. Additionally, program staff and volunteers can investigate, mediate and help resolve complaints about quality of care and other issues. 
PA MEDI Program(610) 431-4242The Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight program helps older adults make informed decisions about their health insurance options. Counselors can assist seniors in understanding their options for long-term care insurance, Medicare,  Medicaid and prescription drug plans. 
Meals on Wheels of Chester County(610) 430-8500Meals on Wheels of Chester County delivers hot lunches to homebound seniors and disabled adults who are unable to cook for themselves. Low-income participants can receive their meals for free, but the organization encourages donations to help cover the cost. Volunteers also perform brief wellness checks on seniors when making deliveries Monday through Friday.
Senior Law Center(610) 910-0215Older residents of West Chester can contact the local Senior Law Center office for free legal advice and representation. The agency offers assistance with a range of civil matters, such as family law, consumer protection, elder abuse, public benefits and advance life planning. 

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