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Sunny Crest Home
2587 VALLEY VIEW ROAD, Morgantown, PA 19543
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Horizon House Respite Inc
4613 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
"Welcome to Horizon House Respite Inc! At Horizon House, we take a holistic approach to the care and treatment of each person we serve. A for..."
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The Little Sisters of the Poor
5300 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Brandywine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc
505 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808
"Welcome to Brandywine Nursing & Rehab Center! At our nursing center, we meet your special needs, whether you need short-term rehabilitation ..."
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Victory House
935 NORTH 42ND STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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READ MOREColonial Manor Adult Home
2308 E Main St, Douglassville, PA 19518
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Coventry Manor Nursing Home
3031 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD, Pottstown, PA 19464
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Naamans Creek Country Manor
1194 Naamans Creek Rd, Boothwyn, PA 19060
"Welcome to Naamans Creek Country Manor! We provide LongTerm Care and ShortStay RehabilitationNaamans Creek Country Manor is located in Garne..."
READ MOREAtria Glen Riddle
255 Glen Riddle Rd, Media, PA 19063
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READ MOREMansion at the Bala
4700 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131
"Welcome to the Mansion At Bala! Located in exclusive Bala Cynwyd/City Avenue district of Philadelphia, a couple of blocks from renowned Fair..."
READ MOREThe Flats Phase 1
525 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805
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Suburban Woods Health & Rehab Center
2751 Dekalb Pike, Norristown, PA 19401
"Welcome Suburban Woods Health & Rehab Center! We provide a full-range of healthcare services to meet the changing needs of those we serve. W..."
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Parkside Manor
4849 Parkside Ave N, Philadelphia, PA 19131
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READ MOREHaskins Personal Care Home
1009 Rhodes Avenue, Secane, PA 19018
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246 Melrose Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050
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READ MOREPark View At Oak Crest
560 Oak Dr, Harleysville, PA 19438
"Park View at Oak Crest is a three-level senior apartment community located in Harleysville, PA. The Philadelphia suburb offers numerous heal..."
READ MORERobinson Personal Care Home
4104 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
"Robinson Personal Care Home is located in Philadelphia, PA. More than 1.5 million people call "The City of Brotherly Love" their home. Retir..."
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Fox Subacute at Clara Burke
251 STENTON AVENUE, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
"Fox Subacute, the first skilled nursing facility in the country to convert traditional nursing homes to sophisticated, subacute care facilit..."
READ MOREMedia Campus
111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA 19063
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Paying for Assisted Living in Chester County
According to senior care data published in Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in the United States pay $4,300 per month on average for assisted living. However, some regions have lower monthly costs depending on a range of factors, such as how many facilities are open, local living costs and licensing regulations. Pennsylvania is generally affordable for assisted living, with monthly fees coming in about 8% lower at $3,955. Cost data isn’t available for Chester County, but in Lancaster, which is located just east of the county and has a comparable cost of living, monthly fees are higher than the state median but lower than the national rate at $4,050 per month. Â
The Cost of Assisted Living in Chester County, PA and Nearby Cities
Chester County is among the cost-effective options in the state for assisted living, with monthly rates averaging $4,050. Even so, more affordable care options are available, including Gettysburg, which is situated about 80 miles west of Chester County’s center and has monthly assisted living rates of $3,443. In Pittsburgh, fees are a little higher at $3,550, and in Reading, care costs are consistent with the statewide median at $3,950. In York, facilities charge approximately $4,260, and in Lebanon, monthly fees average $4,420. Philadelphia is the costliest option in the state for this type of care, with monthly rates surpassing the state and national averages at $5,550. Â
Chester County/Lancaster
$4,050
Pennsylvania
$3,955
The United States
$4,300
Gettysburg
$3,443
York
$4,260
Lebanon
$4,420
Reading
$3,950
Philadelphia
$5,550
Pittsburgh
$3,550
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Chester County
Chester County seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging waiver may qualify for financial assistance in order to pay for care within one of the city’s assisted living facilities. In addition, if you receive SSI and need to live in an assisted living facility, the state can pay a supplement to the facility if you qualify. Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Chester County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Centers | (610) 344-6000 | Chester County is home to seven senior centers that provide social and recreational programming for older adults. Amenities and programs vary by location but typically include art and music classes, exercise programs, day trips and card and board games. These centers host congregate meals and administer health screenings to help residents monitor their health. Wellness seminars and educational classes and programs support life-long learning, and the centers’ counseling and informational assistance programs help seniors access local programs and services. The centers also provide volunteer opportunities that enable seniors to use their knowledge and experience to serve their communities. |
| Chester County Aging Services | (610) 344-6350 | The county’s Department of Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging. This nonprofit organization receives federal funds to plan and implement a wide array of services. It administers the statewide APPRISE program, which provides free, unbiased health insurance counseling and can help seniors identify ways to pay for assisted living services. The agency’s LIFE program is the local PACE program that provides a single point of contact for those who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and its Nursing Home Transition program can help those in nursing homes transfer to assisted living. |
| Ombudsman Program | (610) 344-6350 | The county’s ombudsman program advocates on behalf of seniors living in assisted living, ensuring that they understand their rights and receive the services in their care plan. The ombudsmen help resolve residents’ concerns about their quality of life and the quality of care they receive in their community and educates them on how to self-advocate. They also field and investigate issues related to problems with care, such as call lights not being answered, mistakes with medication or neglectful hygiene practices, violations of rights related to privacy or dignity and discharge or transfer problems. |
| Legal Aid of Southeastern PA | (610) 436-4510 | Legal Aid of Southeastern PA is a local nonprofit legal firm staffed by volunteer lawyers and other legal professionals that specialize in elder law. Through this agency, seniors receive one-on-one assistance with obtaining public benefits, such as Social Security, disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid, which may help them cover assisted living expenses. The agency can also help with future planning, including creating simple wills, assigning powers of attorney and healthcare directives. |
| Veterans Affairs | (610) 344-6375 | The local Veterans Affairs Office serves local veterans and their qualifying family members or survivors by helping them locate and apply for state and federal benefits that they’re eligible for. Through the office, veterans can apply for the federal Aid and Attendance benefit, which can be used at the beneficiary’s discretion to cover living costs, including assisted living. Other benefits that officers help visitors apply for include pension programs, disability compensation, life insurance and burial benefits. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Chester County
Chester County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
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Truth
1.0
Review of St. Martha Villa
Had to pull my parent out because of lack of care and always short handed. Rather than worrying about the people learned their management is to busy using their maintenance guys to block trails in...
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Charles
3.0
Review of Bellingham at West Chester
I am a resident of The Watermark at Bellingham. I've been shuffled a couple of places in here. I started independent, which was okay. Now I'm in assisted living. I don't care for it. I'm not...
Provider response
Hello Charles, thank you for your feedback. We will take this to the rest of the team and make sure we improve!
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Rick1
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Paoli
My mom moved into Sunrise of Paoli. She loves it. She loves every bit of it. She likes the fact that it's a community and not a hospital, and that it's very clean. She also likes the fact that...
Provider response
We are so glad, Rick, that you shared such a wonderful story about how Sunrise of Paoli has helped you and your loved one. Thank you for taking the time to share this heart-warming message. – The...
