Assisted Living Communities in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
The borough of Downingtown sits within Chester County, about 33 miles outside Philadelphia. As of 2024, the monthly cost of assisted living in this region hovers near $6,986, outpacing the state median of $5,550 and the national norm of $5,350. Fortunately, seniors have numerous assisted living options to choose from in the Downingtown region, including 2 facilities within the city and 174 nearby.
In the following guide, we include 1870 reviews testimonials from current and past residents who rate local facilities at an average of 3.9 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
"My wife moved into Sunrise of Haverford a week ago. They seem to be very nice to her, and she's getting very good care. They put her in a wheelchair or a regular chair, and she's sitting up as much as possible, and they try to involve her in activiti..."
"My husband has been at Merrill Gardens at West Chester for a month now. The staff there is very competent and very much involved with my husband. They know him by name. He's not just a person there, they care for him. Anything we have asked of them, ..."
"I moved into Friends Home in Kennett, and it's been a very positive experience. It's not real modern, and the building I'm in was built in the early 1800s. Kenneth Square is a lovely small town, and everybody is so nice and welcoming. I'm very please..."
"Freedom Village at Brandywine was beautifully set up. I just loved all the colors and the extra things that they've done in there. The area where the pool table was had nice dark green walls, like you would expect in a pool hall with mahogany chairs...."
"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 everyone there is very friendly. She also likes the fact ..."
"My dad stayed at Sunrise Senior Living of Wilmington for respite care. It was an excellent facility. He loved it there. The staff members were all very open, helpful, and caring. The facility was very clean, very modern, and the structure was fine. T..."
"We are waiting to hear back from Sunrise of Westtown. You can be as independent as you like, but you can also have full care. For example, they can oversee medications, dressing, showering, and changing for incontinence. They do just about everything..."
"HarborChase of Wilmington is brand new, very nice, well landscaped, bright, and cheerful inside. The room is much bigger and nicer. The way they do things seems to be better as far as communal dining and stuff like that. The rooms are hugely better, ..."
333 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
4.2
(26 reviews)
"We visited the Sunrise of Newtown Square's assisted living. It was a nice place. I remember it having a walking path around the building and my parents liked it. The place is well-lit, clean, and well-staffed. The rooms were nice and efficient. Every..."
"My mother-in-law is in Merion Gardens, and we are very happy. Whenever we are there, the staff is very helpful and friendly. The rooms are very nice. The one that she is in right now is very nice and very spacious. I know they have things available t..."
"We toured Paramount Senior Living at Newark and that was a very nice facility. The staff was wonderful. They were very helpful, very professional, and very friendly. They went out of their way to show us around and all of that. They were beautiful fa..."
"I went to The Residence at Chadds Ford for my parents. It had great security. The residents seem to be very happy. It had a great menu in the restaurant. The room size was a decent size. They're all going to be small, but it was like a hotel room wit..."
"We toured Truewood by Merrill, Glen Riddle. The residents seemed happy because I talked to some of them. The staff has longevity, which means they like their job and very friendly. I like their movie room. I like the schedule of activities. My only c..."
"We toured Millcroft Living. It was excellent. The staff was excellent. They were very spacious. They were very luxurious, but we couldn't afford them, so we moved on. They had a lot of activities for the elders. They showed us around. They had a litt..."
"My brother-in-law has signed up for Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line. The staff was good at showing us everything. My brother-in-law and I thought it was the best place ever. The apartments are ready to move in except for the furniture. They have a r..."
"My mother has moved into Springfield Crossings. She is doing very well. The staff members are awesome. We love them. She is in a newly renovated room, so it's nice. We're having some issues getting some maintenance done. As far as the facility itself..."
"I like the size of the apartments at Wellington at Hershey's Mill, both the one-bedroom apartment and the studio. They were spacious compared to the others. It looked pleasant. The woman that did the tour was excellent and very knowledgeable. I liked..."
We show a list of providers in your search area, and offer a distance filter for a desired range.
Reviews
Providers with a blend of the best ratings and most reviews rank higher, and we offer filters to further sort by this service feedback from seniors and their families.
Verified Data
Verified partners are listed first, as they provide the most accurate information, helping you make an informed choice.
What you can do with Caring
Search the Caring database
Quickly search the largest online senior living and senior care directory
Read reviews and expert guidance
Read our authentic consumer reviews and content by experts
Speak to a Family Advisor for free
Guided, expert advice to find the best community or agency for you
Take a tour to decide yourself
We’ll help you book tours or get in touch with local agencies
The Cost of Assisted Living in Downingtown, PA and Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that seniors in Downingtown pay around $6,986 monthly for assisted living, with local rates surpassing the state median by over $1,400. Local rates also run high compared to fees in nearby communities. For example, facilities in Allentown charge approximately $5,274, and in York and Reading, fees come in at about $4,950 and $4,914, respectively.
Downingtown
$6,986
Pennsylvania
$5,550
The United States
$5,350
Allentown
$5,274
Reading
$4,914
Lancaster
$6,135
York
$4,950
Paying for Assisted Living in Downingtown, PA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Downington
Downington 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.
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Downingtown, PA
Seniors in Downingtown pay around $6,986 per month for assisted living. By comparison, nursing home fees run higher at roughly $13,444, providing savings for those without complex medical needs, but nonresidential options typically cost less. For example, agencies set monthly fees near $4,767 for in-home care and $6,101 for home health care, and seniors who opt for adult day health care pay about $2,600.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$2,600
Assisted Living Facility
$6,986
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$13,444
Note:Since data for Downingtown is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Lansdale
Older adults in Downingtown can talk to several local agencies for one-on-one help with making informed decisions regarding their long-term care. The following table features programs and organizations that help prospective and current assisted living residents utilize community-based supports, identify ways to cover care costs and connect with local social and recreational activities.
Chester County Aging Services administers a range of programs to those aged 60 and over in Downingtown and surrounding cities within the county. It offers information on assisted living facilities within the county, including tips on choosing a facility. It also has a health insurance options counseling program to help older adults with Medicare understand their health insurance coverage and compare private insurance options.
Brandywine Valley Active Aging is a local nonprofit organization that hosts social and recreational programs for older adults. Its Downingtown campus is located at Brandywine Grace Church and offers congregate morning and noontime meals daily, age-friendly aerobic and endurance classes, creativity programming and educational opportunities.
Chester County’s Veterans’ Affairs Office is open for scheduled appointments on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It assists veterans and their eligible dependents in obtaining local, state and federal benefits, including those that may help cover assisted living expenses.
The statewide long-term care ombudsman office advocates on behalf of seniors in assisted living. The office resolves complaints regarding the standard of living in long-term care facilities and empowers residents by helping them understand their rights. It also hosts biweekly virtual meetings in which participants can ask questions, share concerns or gather information.
RSVP offers an array of in-person and online volunteer opportunities for Downingtown residents aged 55 and over. Through this program, individuals can support reading and math literacy for children, help seniors connect with community-based resources and provide free managerial assistance to local nonprofit organizations. In exchange for their service, seniors receive supplemental liability insurance, one-on-one help with finding volunteer opportunities that fit their interests and recognition at community events.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Downington
Downington-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Truth
1.0
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
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...
I toured St. Martha Villa. The person with the information was fine. But the facility was not nice. It was much smaller, narrower, darker, and older than the other place. The building didn't flow...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Simpson Meadows Retirement Community
A good friend of mine was a resident at Simpson Meadows for about 5 years. It was good until the director retired. Now there is a clown running a circus(literally). The new director is beyond...