About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Nursing Homes in Compass, PA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Compass is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Compass, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Compass is about $5,346, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 75 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Spruce Grove, Tayloria and White Rock.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Compass, PA

Showing 9 communities
Last Updated: 12/4/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Harrison House Chester County
77 Photos available
9.9
Review score
12 reviews
9.9
Review score
12 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
See details
Photo of Heatherwood Retirement Community
1414 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
17 reviews
8.9
Review score
17 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
24%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
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 Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
30 reviews
8.0
Review score
30 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
0%
3 star
7%
2 star
3%
1 star
7%
See all reviews
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,...
See details
Photo of Colonial Woods Personal Care Home
77 Photos available
8.0
Review score
5 reviews
8.0
Review score
5 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
20%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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...
See details
Photo of Sunny Crest Home, Inc.
55 Photos available
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Sunny Crest Home, Inc. is an active senior living community located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. We run a peaceful community on several acres of beautiful land that is only minutes from the kinds of accommodations and shopping that visiting family members will enjoy. Our community creates a...
Photo of Tel Hai Retirement Community
66 Photos available
5 star
20%
4 star
60%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
20%
See all reviews
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...
Photo of Welsh Mountain Home
1414 Photos available
5 star
25%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
Overall we're happy with them. Activities are announced over the loudspeaker, which is great for hearing residents. But that would be resident-specific if that's a positive or a negative. The staff seems...
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.
Welsh Mountain Home is a non-profit Personal Care Home providing exceptional care for over 85 years. Situated on 50 acres of rolling hills in Eastern Lancaster County, PA, the home provides a quiet, relaxed atmosphere and a comfortable place to call home. Welsh Mountain Home is committed to...
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
This is a very nice community with a very good staff. This is the best that we have ever been. The care is just excellent. We have had a bad experience and this time it has been great. Mom really is doing...
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.
Harvest View Personal Care & Woodland Heights is a senior living community located on the campus of Woodland Heights in Narvon, PA which is considered an unincorporated community in Lancaster County. Residents can enjoy getting their daily exercise and taking quiet walks, shopping in nearby...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of nursing homes in Compass, PA

The average cost of senior living in Compass is $5,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denver, PA with an average of $4,654 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Compass, PA, vs. nearby cities

Compass, PA
$5,346/mo
$5,545/mo

Nursing homes costs in Compass, PA, vs. state and national averages

Compass, PA
$5,346/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

Nursing homes costs in Compass, PA, vs. other senior living options

$6,129/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,346/mo

Nursing homes costs in Compass, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,780/mo
Studio
$4,343/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,075/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,720/mo

Senior living costs in Compass vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Compass, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCompass, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,346/mo$4,778/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$5,189/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,129/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,376/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Compass, PA:$5,346/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Compass, PA:$5,189/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Compass, PA:$6,129/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Compass, PA:$4,376/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.

Nursing homes costs in Compass, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Compass 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.

Compass, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Compass, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Compass 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
Compass, PA$4,080/mo$5,390/mo-24.3%
Pennsylvania$4,725/mo$4,719/mo+0.1%
National$4,812/mo$4,815/mo-0.1%
Compass, PA
2024 average cost:$4,080/mo
2023 average cost:$5,390/mo
Percent change:-24.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,725/mo
2023 average cost:$4,719/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,812/mo
2023 average cost:$4,815/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Compass

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Compass

The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA

5.0
Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
Read more

Eagleview Landing in Exton, PA

5.0
We recently moved my mother to Eagleview from another local assisted living facility and the change has been immediately positive. From the time you enter you can feel the warmth and care that the place exudes. The rooms are so spacious, updated, bright and clean. The staff has been amazing. My ...
Read more

Elderwood Senior Living at Lancaster

4.0
Trying to find the right place is difficult enough but it's nearly impossible when you are in a completely different state. I had to rely on what I saw and read on the internet to make a decision but thankfully my friend had family in the area and that knew about this community so that is the ...
Read more

Compass nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Compass nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Compass, 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 Compass nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Compass that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Compass, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
88.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Compass nursing homes

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 Compass Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Compass, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Compass nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Compass partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Compass, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Compass nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Compass communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Compass, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Compass nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Compass offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Compass, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Harrison House Chester County, Heatherwood Retirement Community and Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Compass, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Compass, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top