Personal Care Homes in Chester County, PA
47 licensed personal care homes across Chester County, with capacity for up to 3,484 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
Chester County covers West Chester, Exton, Malvern, and the western Main Line. Licensed homes here often serve families splitting time between Philadelphia hospitals and suburban work commutes. Compare with Delaware and Lancaster counties if beds or budget are tight.
Of 47 homes with a reported capacity, 9 intimate (under 10 residents), 5 small (10–39 residents), 14 mid (40–99 residents), 19 large (100+ residents). All 47 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Cities in Chester County with licensed homes
Paying for care near Chester County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Chester County — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Chester County can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Licensed personal care homes in Chester County
West Chester 9 homes
Malvern 5 homes
Exton 4 homes
Kennett Square 4 homes
Paoli 4 homes
Berwyn 3 homes
Phoenixville 3 homes
Coatesville 2 homes
Honey Brook 2 homes
West Brandywine 2 homes
Chester Springs 1 home
Devon 1 home
Downingtown 1 home
East Stroudsburg 1 home
Glenmoore 1 home
Oxford 1 home
Pottstown 1 home
Spring City 1 home
Assisted living & memory care near Chester County
26 of the 47 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): St. Martha Villa For Independent & Retirement Living (35 beds), Brandywine Living At Upper Providence (26 beds), Fieldstone At Chester Springs (50 beds), The Hickman (26 beds), Woodbridge Place (21 beds), Highgate At Paoli Pointe (30 beds), and 20 more. Memory care in Chester County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Chester County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- Echo LakeMalvern · 104 residents · memory care unit
- Simpson MeadowsDowningtown · 81 residents · memory care unit
- Ruston ResidenceWest Grove · 70 residents · memory care unit
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Chester County?
- There are 47 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Chester County, with a combined licensed capacity of 3,484 residents.
- Which cities in Chester County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in West Chester (9), Malvern (5), Exton (4), Kennett Square (4), Paoli (4), Berwyn (3), Phoenixville (3), Coatesville (2), Honey Brook (2), West Brandywine (2), Chester Springs (1), Devon (1), and more.
- Do I need to live in Chester County to move into a home there?
- No. Pennsylvania personal care homes do not require county residency. Many families choose a home closer to the adult child who will visit most often.
- Can I get a free shortlist for Chester County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near Chester County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
- How much does personal care cost near Chester County?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Chester County. Statewide, the CareScout 2025 median for assisted living / personal care is $6,480/month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, state tables). Call homes on this page for current room rates, and use the PA savings calculator or Medicaid planner for spend-down context.
Guides for families in Chester County
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in West Chester, PA & Chester County
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes on the Main Line (Bryn Mawr & Nearby)
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Assisted Living in PA (2026)