Personal Care Homes in Chester, PA
3 licensed personal care homes in Chester, Pennsylvania, serving up to 162 residents (Delaware County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Chester has 3 licensed personal care homes in our PA DHS directory (Delaware County). Compare capacity and phone numbers below, then expand to nearby cities if you need more open beds or a shorter drive for family visits.
Chester has 3 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 19013, 19086. The largest is Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living (capacity 130). Families comparing options in Chester can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 3 homes with a reported capacity, 2 small (10–39 residents), 1 large (100+ residents).
All 3 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Chester (Delaware County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Chester (Delaware County) — each home sets its own price.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 (Delaware 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
Source: PA Department of Human Services personal care home license registry. Bed availability changes often — call the home or request a shortlist to confirm.
Personal care homes near Chester
Assisted living & memory care near Chester
1 of the 3 personal care homes above has a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living (50 beds). Memory care in Delaware County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Delaware County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
- Maris Grove Inc, Evergreen PointeGlen Mills · 132 residents
- Oakbridge Terrace At Granite Farms EstatesMedia · 61 residents · memory care unit
- Oakbridge Terrace At Lima EstatesMedia · 36 residents
Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Chester, PA?
- There are 3 licensed personal care homes in Chester, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 162 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Chester personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Chester are located across ZIP codes 19013, 19086.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Chester?
- The average Chester personal care home is licensed for 54 residents, with the largest (Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living) licensed for 130.
- How much does personal care cost near Chester?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Chester. 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.
- How do I verify a Chester personal care home is licensed?
- Every listing on PA Care Finder is sourced from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) license registry. You can also verify any facility directly on the PA DHS provider search. Only currently licensed homes appear in this directory.
- Can I get a free shortlist of personal care homes near Chester?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Chester that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Chester
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Rights & safetyReading PA Personal Care Home Inspection Reports (2026)
- Getting startedCare Homes Near Me in PA — Licensed Directory
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- Getting startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
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