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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kennett Square, PA

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Kennett Square 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 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kennett Square, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kennett Square is about $5,801, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 514 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kennett Square, PA

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
ManorCare Pike Creek provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units. Our...
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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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Kennett Square, PA

The average cost of senior living in Kennett Square is $5,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Christiana, PA with an average of $5,415 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Kennett Square, PA, vs. nearby cities

Kennett Square, PA
$5,801/mo
$5,643/mo

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

Kennett Square, PA
$5,801/mo
U.S. national average
$5,037/mo

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

$6,215/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,801/mo

Nursing homes costs in Kennett Square, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,566/mo
Studio
$6,184/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,610/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,229/mo

Senior living costs in Kennett Square 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: Kennett Square, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKennett Square, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,801/mo$4,778/mo$5,037/mo
Assisted Living$5,598/mo$4,440/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,215/mo$5,443/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,869/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Kennett Square, PA:$5,801/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,778/mo
U.S.:$5,037/mo
Assisted Living
Kennett Square, PA:$5,598/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Kennett Square, PA:$6,215/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Kennett Square, PA:$4,869/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Kennett Square, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Kennett Square 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Kennett Square, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Kennett Square 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
Kennett Square, PA$6,371/mo$5,234/mo+21.7%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Kennett Square, PA
2024 average cost:$6,371/mo
2023 average cost:$5,234/mo
Percent change:+21.7%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Kennett Square

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kennett Square

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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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 ...
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Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE

4.0
I am [name removed]. I came here from Christiana care hospital after knee replacement surgery. I am 84 And my husband is 88 and we live in Newark. We were asked to go to a Rehab facility for physical therapy for a few weeks. We chose Cadia because it was close to our home and it’s ambiance was ...
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Kennett Square nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kennett Square nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kennett Square, 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 Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kennett Square, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kennett Square, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Friends Home in Kennett, Harrison House Chester County and Merrill Gardens at West Chester are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 34 nursing homes facilities near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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