Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in Chester County, PA, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies 4.8 out of 5 stars across the 100 options below.
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55 Country Club Drive, Suite 101, Exton, PA, 19335
4.5
(109 reviews)
"Getting started to working with this company was amazaling easy. For clients you have good dedicated people who want to work and take good care of you...."
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2103 E High St, Ste 100, Pottstown, PA, 19464
4.9
(71 reviews)
"When my dad went on hospice way sooner than we ever thought would happen. This company moved right from normal caregiving mode to hospice caregiving in a blink of an eye. After he passed away the support and compassion, they had shown my dad did not ..."
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615 Farm Lane, Doylestown, PA, 18901
4.8
(23 reviews)
"My beloved dad recently passed away after losing his battle with cancer. During his last months, he was lucky enough to have had Claire as his caregiver and friend. I firmly believe that Claire extended my dad's life because of the love, laughter, co..."
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7 N Five Points Rd, West Chester, PA, 19380
5.0
(20 reviews)
"I'm using Home Instead - West Chester, PA for my brother. I have been using it for about a month and a half now. My brother has a certain degree of cognitive skills, so he needs to have someone to sort of watch over him. He needs a companion more tha..."
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1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 300 , Berwyn, PA, 19312
4.9
(13 reviews)
"Following recent foot surgery I was 'non-weightbearing' for 6+ weeks. A Place At Home provided excellent in home care for me. The caregiver was prompt, patient, knowledgeable and very helpful. Initially she provided 24/7 care. The services included p..."
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112 N Lewis Rd, Royersford, PA, 19468
5.0
(9 reviews)
"Folks give us respite twice a week for my elderly mother. They arrive on time and are super good with my mom. We have changed our provider a few times and have always been happy with the folks who are sent. ..."
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24 S Newtown Street Rd, Ste 200, Newtown Square, PA, 19073
4.9
(17 reviews)
"Ted was a pleasure to work with. He helped me navigate unknown territory and supported me through the entire process. The care takers were CARING. All we wanted was someone to care for our loved and they exceeded our expectations...."
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212 W Main St # 1, Collegeville, PA, 19426
5.0
(5 reviews)
" Home Choice Companion Care is one of most caring, trustworthy company's that you can safely put your faith in for your loved ones health and care. Our care giver Diane was heaven sent!! Thank you to the entire company. Highly recommend!!!..."
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1006 W Lehigh Ave , Philadelphia, PA, 19133
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Genesis-Three home care agency is truly a Superb Home care agency, one of the best out there. The service they provide is out of this world. I live alone and most of my family members are deceased or don’t live in the area. As I’ve gotten older, ..."
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1414 Utica Ave, Brooklyn,, Brooklyn, NY, 11203
5.0
(3 reviews)
"It is a very professional well coordinated company who takes personal and loving care of its patients according to my personal experience with All Bourough and its staff. Thank you for providing that care and assistance in my recovery from surger..."
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26 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore, PA, 19003
4.4
(7 reviews)
"We have been using Neighborly Home Care for the past six months to provide services for our handicapped daughter. They are By far the best agency we have used in our 20 years of experience. The staff is friendly and reliable. They go out of their way..."
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5406 Lincoln Highway , Suite 5, Gap, PA, 17527
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Right at Home is very helpful people. The caregivers are very nice. I would recommend them to everyone that needs help. I had a few other caregivers but I am glad I have Right at Home. ..."
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2939 West Germantown Pike, Eagleville, PA, 19403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have been using BrightStar Care for over 2 years now. We have a home care aide, Gulnora, who provides exceptional care for my mother. She is more than an aide, she is someone who takes care of my mother's mind, body, and soul. She is warm, lovi..."
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1240 Win Drive, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Always Best Care provides extremely caring, compassionate help for my mom, I live out of town, and can't be there myself very often. But this business goes all-out to take care of my mom. I don't know what we would do without them. ..."
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600 West Germantown Pike, Suite 400, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462
"Since 1996, the compassionate caregivers from Always Best Care have helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care needs. We pr..."
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1172 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19146
"Since 1996, the compassionate caregivers from Always Best Care have helped thousands of families with non-medical in-home care needs. We pr..."
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175 Strafford Avenue, Suite 214, Wayne, PA, 19087
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I have been working with BrightStar of Wayne for almost a year. I found they listened to my needs and concerns. They are responsive when I have a question and they have been flexible with the hours I need for home care. In particular, Angie has done ..."
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352 Main St, Ste 102, Denver, PA, 17517
"Right at Home provides personalized in-home care and support for seniors and adults with disabilities. Our caregivers are trained to help wi..."
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100 Springbrooke Blvd Suite 106 , Aston, PA, 19018
"Healing Hands of Gardenia Home Healthcare is committed to offering premier-quality home care services to fit our clients and their family’s ..."
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475 Shurs Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128
"Assist clients with ADLs, such as bathing/grooming, laundry, light housekeeping, meal prep, escort to Dr appointments, errands, shopping, sa..."
READ MOREOn average, seniors in Chester County pay $5,196 each month for home care services. This is higher than both the Pennsylvania state average and the national median, which are identical at $4,957 per month. The average cost of care is slightly higher in the neighboring cities of Gettysburg and Lancaster. The cost of home care is more affordable for the typical senior living in Reading or York.
Chester County
$5,196
Pennsylvania
$4,957
The United States
$4,957
Gettysburg
$5,291
Lancaster
$5,339
Reading
$4,576
York
$4,767
The average senior in Chester County pays $5,196 for home care services and $5,243 for home health care. Home care provides basic assistance with the tasks of daily living, while home health care offers basic medical care administered by registered nurses or therapists. Assisted living is slightly more affordable at $4,784 per month, and adult day care is the cheapest option at around $1,625 each month. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $12,461.
Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,243
Assisted Living
$4,784
Adult Day Care
$1,625
Nursing Home Care
$12,461
Note: Data for Chester County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Allentown, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Chester County:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Department of Aging Services | (610) 344-6350 | 601 Westtown Road, Government Service Center, Suite 320, West Chester, PA 19380-0990 | The Chester County Department of Aging Services offers a wide range of assistance and support programs. These include information and referral to other government programs or benefits systems, scheduled transportation and in-home assistance services. The Chester County AAA also administers several senior centers in the county and has staff on standby for help in protecting the elderly from abuse. |
| The Kennett Area Senior Center | (610) 444-4819 | 427 S. Walnut St, Kennett Square, PA 19348 | |
| The West Chester Area Senior Center | (610) 431-4242 | 530 E. Union St. West Chester, PA 19382 | The Kennett Area Senior Center and Westchester Area Senior Center offer similar programming to seniors living in different areas of Chester County. Seniors can participate in group meals, day and evening activity programs for exercise, hobbies, arts and crafts, games and social events. There are also courses in computer literacy, safe driving, health and nutrition and in cultural areas such as languages and art appreciation. Free health screenings are also available. |
| Meals on Wheels of Chester County | (610) 430-8500 | 404 Willowbrook Lane, West Chester, PA 19382 | The nonprofit Meals on Wheels of Chester County works with several local organizations such as the Chester County Department of Aging to offer home delivery of balanced lunches to seniors of the county. Homebound residents of all adult ages may apply for meal delivery and food is delivered Monday to Friday without distinction for economic status. The Meals on Wheels program also offers wellness checkups and delivers emergency provisions of food with a long shelf life to clients during the winter months. |
| Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program for Chester County Residents | (610) 521-8770 | 1414 Meetinghouse Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061 | The Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program is administered locally for Chester County residents through the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. Elderly residents and all others who qualify based on income levels or enrollment in other government support programs such as SSI are eligible for free home weatherization regardless of whether they rent or own their residence. In Pennsylvania, income limits mean having to earn less than $25,760 per year for a single-person home. Two-person homes should earn less than $34,840. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – oftentimes it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
Reviews of Care Providers Nearby
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David K_34
4.0
Review of Always Best Care of Chester County
I eat better with the services. The person I have now is a 10 but she told me she was just looking for something to do.
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James H_72
5.0
Review of Always Best Care of Chester County
To make my experience positive, they've provided the best care I could've asked for. I like that they keep me informed.
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James F_22
4.0
Review of Always Best Care of Chester County
They help with whatever I need. I am getting a new caregiver, unfortunately.
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