Haskins Personal Care Home
1009 Rhodes Avenue, Secane, PA 19018
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READ MOREThe 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.
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1009 Rhodes Avenue, Secane, PA 19018
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READ MORE139 Leopard Road, Berwyn, PA 19312
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READ MOREONE VETERANS DRIVE, Spring City, PA 19475
"The Southeastern Veterans Center is located in the safe, welcoming community of Spring City, Pennsylvania. With a wide selection of shops an..."
READ MORE1660 East Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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READ MORE1144 Balfour Circle, Phoenixville, PA 19460
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READ MORE111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, PA 19063
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READ MORE505 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 ..."
READ MORE255 Glen Riddle Rd, Media, PA 19063
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READ MORE571 73 E CHESTNUT ST, Coatesville, PA 19320
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READ MORE2751 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..."
READ MORE1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806
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READ MORE1430 Dekalb Street, Norristown, PA 19404
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READ MORE3031 CHESTNUT HILL ROAD, Pottstown, PA 19464
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READ MORE323 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA 19355
"Welcome to Re Med Recovery Care Vocational! For your patients recovering from brain injury, ReMed is the next step. At home or at school, at..."
READ MORE1710 Creek Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343
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READ MORE101 E State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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READ MORE560 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 MORE2308 E Main St, Douglassville, PA 19518
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READ MORE420 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
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READ MORE1194 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 MOREThe 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
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. Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
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.
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.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Chester County Aging Services | (610) 344-6350 | 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 | (610) 269-3939 | 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. |
Veterans' Affairs | (610) 344-6375 | 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. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (717) 783-8975 | 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. |
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (610) 834-1040 | 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. |
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.
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
Reviewer#RD0920hp
4.0
Review of St. Martha Villa
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...
Assisted Living
LewisRon87
1.0
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...