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801 N. BROOM STREET, Wilmington, DE 19806
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My wife is in Regency Healthcare & Rehab Center right now. It’s not very good. The food is not that good. It’s a good location because it’s close to my house. It’s somewhat clean. ..."
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4400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My brother is at Centennial Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. The staff is pleasant and everybody's always friendly and kind. They have game nights, bingo, movie nights, and they play cards. He doesn't care much for the food though, and due to CO..."
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235 W Lancaster Ave, Devon, PA 19333
2.0
(10 reviews)
"We looked at Devon Manor first, and it was nice. It was very acceptable, and we were very impressed. I think we would have taken this place if they had an opening, but they didn't. It was small and very friendly. My mother came from a small town in K..."
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205 EAST JOHNSON HIGHWAY, Norristown, PA 19401
2.0
(8 reviews)
"Don't listen to the naysayers. Towne Manor West is the tops. They staff well, the food is good, they use the best supplies. The care is excellent. To the complainers: if you don't like it, go to somewhere else. There is a waiting list to get ..."
READ MORE550 East Fornance Street, Norristown, PA 19401
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in Markley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. It's clean, but it is dim, and things look outdated. It's a pretty empty facility. The staff is pretty hands-off, the nursing care could use improvement, improved supervision, and accounta..."
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1001 WALLACE STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19123
1.7
(9 reviews)
"I am the court-appointed guardian of a woman who has been placed at Tucker House. I have been very impressed with every staff person I have met. Each and every one I've encountered has been cheerful, caring and kind. Compared to the other facilities ..."
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2509 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19148
1.6
(18 reviews)
"My mom is there since July i have never seen her happier she is doing great. God bless everyone there we love you ..."
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1048 W BALTIMORE AVENUE, Media, PA 19063
1.5
(7 reviews)
"I am surprised at some of these reviews. I had a bad fall, broke my hip and damaged my leg. I was in two other facilities for physical therapy, but neither of them lived up to the wonderful physical therapy I received at Monticello. I am now walkin..."
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350 Haws Lane, Flourtown, PA 19031
1.4
(7 reviews)
"My mother-in-law (MIL) was sent home after her first stay at Harston when her Medicare eligibility expired. She still seemed very weak and not well. Harston said she was fine, and ready to go home. Three days later she collapsed at the kitchen tab..."
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956 RAILROAD AVENUE, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
1.4
(5 reviews)
"I'm now in Bryn Mawr Extended Care. I have been here for 3 weeks now. It is fine for being a nursing facility. I think they are only short handed here and there. The rooms are like any structure like this -- i.e., you got a room with 2 people in it. ..."
READ MORE14 Lincoln Ave, Yeadon, PA 19050
1.2
(7 reviews)
"Manor Care was the worst community for my mom . They dropped her on the floor and nobody even knew about it for an hour. They can't even tell me what happened, so I had to get her out of there real fast. And it wasn't even the staff that were at faul..."
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549 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342
1.2
(5 reviews)
"I visited this facility very recently. The receptionist admissions director, and an occupational therapist were wonderful and made me feel welcomed. The outside of the facility was aesthetically more attractive than the inside. The resident areas sme..."
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4401 HAVERFORD AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother was kept in bed the entire respid 5 night visit she came back on oxygen she had sores on her feet her wound on her vaginal was bigger than when she left they had no clue where the campsite bag i packed for her was they did not give in..."
READ MORE14 Lincoln Ave., Yeadon, PA 19050
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in Yeadon Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - Bedrock Care. She's stressed out about being in there, and the facility reminds me of a prison. The staff is not the best, but I guess they're doing the best they've got with what they're worki..."
READ MORE30 West Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
"Welcome to Wayne Center! The Wayne Center is located in historical Wayne, Pennsylvania. Wayne Center provides ShortStay Rehabilitation in ou..."
READ MORE1700 Pine St, Norristown, PA 19401
"Norriton Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Norristown, PA. It offers a variety of care types, including skilled nursing c..."
READ MORE201 Fifth Ave, P.O. Box 605, Carneys Point, NJ 08069
"Autumn Lake Healthcare at Memorial Bridge, located in Carneys Point, NJ, offers a range of care options, including skilled nursing, short-te..."
READ MOREThe $11,285 cost for a semiprivate room in a West Chester nursing home is $1,247 above the state average and $3,529 higher than the national median of $7,756. However, it falls about midrange compared to nearby cities. The average in York ($10,291) is about $1,000 less, while in Allentown ($12,471), seniors pay almost $1,200 more. The rate in York is similar to the average paid in West Chester at $11,224 per month, while the monthly cost in Reading ($11,724) is about $440 higher.Â
West Chester
$11,285
Pennsylvania
$10,038
The United States
$7,756
York
$10,291
Lancaster
$11,224
Reading
$11,724
Allentown
$12,471
In West Chester, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $11,285 per month, on average, while the rate for a private room is $12,498.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Learning about all the available care options may help families decide if nursing facility placement is the right choice for their loved one. Other options in West Chester include homemaker and home health aide services at an average monthly cost of $4,767. The most affordable option is adult day health care, which averages $1,842 per month, while assisted living costs $5,550. These alternatives are all much less expensive than the respective $11,285 and $12,498 costs of semiprivate and private rooms in area nursing homes.Â
Home care
$4,767
Home health care
$4,767
Adult day health care
$1,842
Assisted living
$5,550
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,285
Nursing home (private room)
$12,498
The following programs and services are available to help West Chester seniors and their families learn about available care options, access community resources that may delay the transition to a nursing facility and apply for financial assistance to help cover the cost of long-term care.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Department of Aging Services | (610) 344-6350 | The Chester County Department of Aging Services administers a range of programs that can benefit West Chester residents aged 60 and older. The department’s information and referral specialists can help seniors access local resources, such as caregiver support, and assist with scheduling assessments for nursing home placement and community-based services through the Aging Waiver and Options programs. |
| Ombudsman Program | (610) 344-6350 | Residents of West Chester nursing homes and their families can contact the Ombudsman program for information and assistance. Ombudsmen regularly visit long-term facilities to ensure residents are aware of their rights. Additionally, program staff and volunteers can investigate, mediate and help resolve complaints about quality of care and other issues. |
| PA MEDI Program | (610) 431-4242 | The Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight program helps older adults make informed decisions about their health insurance options. Counselors can assist seniors in understanding their options for long-term care insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and prescription drug plans. |
| Meals on Wheels of Chester County | (610) 430-8500 | Meals on Wheels of Chester County delivers hot lunches to homebound seniors and disabled adults who are unable to cook for themselves. Low-income participants can receive their meals for free, but the organization encourages donations to help cover the cost. Volunteers also perform brief wellness checks on seniors when making deliveries Monday through Friday. |
| Senior Law Center | (610) 910-0215 | Older residents of West Chester can contact the local Senior Law Center office for free legal advice and representation. The agency offers assistance with a range of civil matters, such as family law, consumer protection, elder abuse, public benefits and advance life planning. |
Nursing Homes
Sheilita
2.0
Review of West Chester Rehabilitation and Healthcare center
My grandfather was at the West Chester Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. It was terrible. I didn't like anything. They were always short-staffed. We had to hire certified people to help him get...
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Charles
1.0
Review of West Chester Rehabilitation and Healthcare center
West Chester Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center looks good from the outside, but not so good on the inside. I didn't realize that my aunt's room is like a hospital room, and there are two people in...
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Irishflie
1.0
Review of Aventura at Pembrooke
My father sat in his BM for hours, even after asking to be changed. They took his call bell from him and shut it in a drawer completely out of his reach. They put his phone out of his reach. He...
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