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Assisted Living Communities in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in West Chester, PA below include 239 Assisted Living facilities with 2274 reviews. On average in West Chester, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in West Chester, PA and Nearby Cities

In West Chester, the monthly cost of assisted living is higher than both the Pennsylvania average of $4,100 and the national average of $4,500. Reading has average costs that are just $35 per month higher than in West Chester. Moving west, Harrisburg averages $4,828 per month, nearly $860 less than the West Chester average. Allentown, directly north of West Chester, is also cheaper, with average costs of just $4,784 per month.

West Chester

$5,685

Pennsylvania

$4,100

United States

$4,500

Reading

$5,720

Harrisburg

$4,828

Allentown

$4,784

Paying for Assisted Living in West Chester

West Chester seniors pay an average of $5,685 per month for assisted living, but prices can vary.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in West Chester

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in West Chester, PA

In West Chester, assisted living costs an average of $5,685 per month. In-home care and home health care both cost about $350 per month less than assisted living. These services are well-suited to seniors who want to remain in their homes. Nursing homes provide a much higher level of care, so they cost the most, averaging $11,437 per month for a shared room. Averaging $1,777 per month, adult day health care is the least expensive type of senior care available in West Chester.

In-Home Care

$5,329

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$1,777

Assisted Living Facility

$5,685

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,437

Note: Data for West Chester was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Philadelphia, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in West Chester

West Chester is a vibrant community filled with resources to help seniors maintain their health, access government benefits and pay for assisted living. Contact the organizations below to learn more about how they help seniors living in long-term care settings.

ResourceContactService
Chester County Aging Services(610) 344-6350At Chester County Aging Services, staff members advocate for the rights of adults aged 60 and older. The agency offers community-based services, investigates reports of suspected abuse and makes referrals to other organizations when needed.
Chester County Ombudsman Program(610) 344-6350Chester County's ombudsmen work to preserve the rights of seniors in assisted living communities, nursing homes and other long-term care settings. Ombudsmen educate consumers about their rights and resolve complaints against long-term care facilities.
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA(877) 429-5994Legal Aid of Southeastern PA has attorneys available to help seniors with a variety of civil legal matters, including SSI and SSDI appeals, bankruptcy and debt collection. The organization also holds free workshops and educational events.
West Chester Area Senior Center(610) 431-4242WCASC offers services and activities designed to enrich the lives of local residents aged 60 and older. Available programs include fitness classes, technology instruction, support for seniors with chronic diseases and assistance applying for government benefits.
West Chester University(610) 436-1000When space is available, WCU allows eligible seniors to take classes without paying tuition. Tuition waivers are available to adults who are at least 60 years old and have resided in Pennsylvania for at least 1 year. To enroll in graduate courses, senior students must verify their undergraduate degrees.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in West Chester

West Chester Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Charles

I am/was a resident of this facility

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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Diamond

I visited this facility

Review of Bellingham at West Chester

The rooms are huge and so up to date! Donna in the sales office was extremely informative and a pleasure to talk to

Provider response

Diamond, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case during your visit. If you have...

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Susan

I visited this facility

Review of Barclay Friends

My father will be moving into Barclay Friends. He hasn't moved in yet, but I think it's gonna be great. I liked the empathy of the staff, the engagement of the staff, the options and the different...

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