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Assisted living costs in Chester County average about $5,518 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 27 communities in Chester County. Our detailed directory has 486 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Harrison House Chester County
77 Photos available
9.9
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12 reviews
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Personal visit with the Dir of public Services. Both the Food service and general staff are superior. The residents seem well cared for and not withstanding their issues and friendly.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harrison House Chester County transformed from the neighborhood Hospital to a beautiful senior living community, is a staple landmark for so many in our community, located in East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania. Harrison House has provided healthcare & hospitality services to seniors for over 50...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at West Chester
2020 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.8
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65 reviews
9.8
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65 reviews
5 star
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Merrill Gardens is very nice. My mom settled in nicely and is well taken care of. Everyone is very friendly and no complaints about the food. I visit usually twice a week. I do some cleaning when I'm there....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll...
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Photo of St. Martha Villa
1212 Photos available
9.5
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52 reviews
9.5
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52 reviews
5 star
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All of the answers are a 5. I am very pleased with them. What we like the most about the community is all the activities they have to offer are wonderful and the friendliness of the staff
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since our founding in 2003, St. Martha Villa has proudly served in the Chester County Community by providing exceptional care. Our bright, spacious, one story building is situated on a beautifully landscaped campus with numerous outdoor gardens, walking paths and even a putting green! The...
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Photo of Sunrise of Westtown
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.4
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51 reviews
9.4
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51 reviews
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4.5 for all. Great facility and highly recommend it. We love the sense of community. Everyone is so helpful, clean area, nurses and health care providers are on top of my mom's needs.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...
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1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.4
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78 reviews
9.4
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78 reviews
5 star
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Lovely place. Just short staffed as far as aides go. Aides rely on the private aides too much for incidentals. PT. AND OT people are not seeing patients often enough. Activity director is ok but should be a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized personal care...
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Photo of Exton Senior Living
99 Photos available
9.3
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36 reviews
9.3
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36 reviews
5 star
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I was so fortunate to find Exton Senior Living. I had been trying to relocate my ailing mother closer to me and A Place for Mom got me connected. From beginning to end, everything was clearly explained...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Exton Senior Living, a premier senior living community located conveniently off of Route 100 in Exton, Pennsylvania. Convenient to West Chester, Downingtown, Paoli and Chester Springs, Exton Senior Living is in close proximity to shopping, dining and houses of worship. Exton Senior...
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Photo of Eagleview Landing
2626 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
8.9
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17 reviews
8.9
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17 reviews
5 star
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We had a good experience at eagle view, but my dad passed away in [date removed]. They were very compassionate about it. I know some folks had issues but I did not really experience that. Only a couple of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Eagleview Landing: Where Luxury Meets CareDiscover Eagleview Landing—a beautifully designed senior living community nestled in Exton, Pennsylvania. Here, aging adults enjoy a lifestyle where luxury, comfort, and care seamlessly come together. Whether you are seeking personal care,...
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8.9
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24 reviews
8.9
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24 reviews
5 star
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My experience with Simpson Meadows was wonderful from the start. Their marketing coordinator was extremely helpful in finding the right fit for my uncle. The facility is beautiful, clean and homie. My uncle...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Simpson Meadows is Central Chester County's premier non-profit continuing care retirement community, with more than a 150 year history of service to senior adults as a member of the Simpson Senior Services network. Our philosophy of care includes maximizing resident independence at an affordable...
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Photo of Heatherwood Retirement Community
1414 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
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17 reviews
8.9
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17 reviews
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As with many ALFs, finding and keeping Aides is an ongoing challenge. That said, it has not affected the level of attention my mom has received. Response time to any health related matters is swift. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
HEATHERWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year, a community of Life Care Centers of America which operates more than 260 skilled nursing homes, assisted living and independent living communities and Alzheimer's centers.CONTINUUM-OF-CARE CAMPUSOur caring,...
Photo of Arbor Terrace Exton
1313 Photos available
8.8
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20 reviews
8.8
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Generally quite clean. Excellent ability to communicate with leadership at any hour. most staff were wonderful. Food was subpar to be honest but wasn't a real priority for us. Activities were fine. 3-11...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For more than three decades, The Arbor Company has been dedicated to providing the lifestyle and amenities that keep seniors feeling their very best. The newest addition to the Arbor Terrace family, Arbor Terrace Exton is a senior living community slated to open in early 2021. It will be a place...
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Photo of Wellington at Hershey's Mill
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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35 reviews
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35 reviews
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Night time staff not well equipped to handle confusion and instability residents. 3-11 staff not all able to handle outbursts and can be irritants with reading of patients
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living for Active SeniorsWellington at Hershey's Mill in West Chester, PA is an independent living residential community for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Are you ready to enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free...
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Photo of Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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30 reviews
8.0
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30 reviews
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My husband and I moved to IL at Freedom Village during the pandemic. the staff was so helpful as we navigated the real estate difficulties and made our move easy and smooth. We love the activities - I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures? Located in historic Chester County, our continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, personal care home, memory care, and skilled nursing. Plus,...
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Photo of Colonial Woods Personal Care Home
77 Photos available
8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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We recently brought my FIL to Colonial Woods for a respite stay. I toured the home before I considered bringing him to stay & was very pleasantly surprised by how pretty the grounds were, how clean the house...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
WHEELER CARE CENTERS offer something most others don't....We're house in the country! Does the countryside of Chester County, PA and a view overlooking the Brandywine Creek appeal to you? How about an inspiring and relaxing view of the woods from a lovely enclosed sunroom? Or walking trails...
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Photo of Friends Home in Kennett
1717 Photos available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
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The staff was the biggest plus, the staff are wonderful. The location was convenient, easy parking, very nice outdoor space for visits and we would recommend this community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Friends Home in Kennett Square is a non-profit senior living community thatoffers a variety of living options to help residents remain independent and active. Historic Kennett Square, a beautiful and close-knit community, offers an abundance of resources for our residents. A wonderful...
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We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
Photo of Fieldstone at Chester Springs
99 Photos available
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The physical place is beautiful and the residents are friendly and happy. The staff is excellent and always trying to include the residents in activities. They treat the residents with dignity. It's not so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Brandywine Longwood by Monarch
1515 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
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My mother in law had a life changing event about a year ago. She moved here from out of state and was living with us for a while and it was difficult for her. We looked at several places and decided on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Known for its gardens, vineyards, and rich cultural heritage, Brandywine Longwood is infused with the beauty and serenity of Pennsylvania's valley. Just ten minutes from the breathtaking Longwood Gardens and surrounded by charming towns like Kennett Square, our community offers a lifestyle rooted...
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Photo of Tel Hai Retirement Community
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The staff here is wonderful and I really appreciate the was that they took care of my mom. The community is clean and the rehab has been going very well. The food is good and I really have not had any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeview is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) situated in one of the most appealing areas of the country, where you'll be continually inspired by the beauty of your surroundings. With our Honey Brook, Pennsylvania address and Chester County setting, the community is bordered...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Crosslands
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Kendal At Longwood
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Belvedere Co
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Chester County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Chester County is $5,518 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Morgan, PA with an average of $5,017 per month.

Assisted living costs in Chester County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Chester County, PA
$5,518/mo
$5,480/mo

Assisted living costs in Chester County, PA, vs. state and national averages

Chester County, PA
$5,518/mo
U.S. national average
$4,835/mo

Assisted living costs in Chester County, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,518/mo
$6,080/mo

Assisted living costs in Chester County, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,229/mo
Studio
$5,579/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,699/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,891/mo

Senior living costs in Chester County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Chester County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,518/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,080/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,631/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Chester County, PA:$5,518/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Chester County, PA:$6,080/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Chester County, PA:$4,631/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in Chester County, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Chester County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Chester County, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Chester County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chester County, PA$6,147/mo$5,800/mo+6.0%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Chester County, PA
2024 average cost:$6,147/mo
2023 average cost:$5,800/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chester County, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Chester County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Chester County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester County

The Residences at Manatawny Village in Pottstown, PA

5.0
They did a good job catering to his food preferences, the staff was super friendly and super with him, care was outstanding. We would most definitely recommend this community to other families.

Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Exton Senior Living

4.9
"Cozy" environment, long term staff with very few agency hires, management very involved in daily operations, and processes in place to evaluate residents as conditions change. Activities got a little lower of a score because they do not have a gym with equipment like his prior facility did.

Chester County review score based on 128 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 128 reviews of 23 Chester County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Chester County review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Chester County, PA23 facilities
8.8
Modena, PA16 facilities
8.9
Downingtown, PA22 facilities

Review subcategories for Chester County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 128 reviews of 23 Chester County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Chester County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Chester County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Chester County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Chester County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Chester County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
78.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chester County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Chester County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
39.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
65.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
56.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Chester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
69.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
73.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
60.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Chester County protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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