Personal Care Homes in West Chester, PA
9 licensed personal care homes in West Chester, Pennsylvania, serving up to 746 residents (Chester County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
West Chester and Chester County sit in a competitive private-pay market. Inventory is spread across borough and township addresses — families often also tour Exton, Malvern, Kennett Square, and Media.
Also search nearby: Exton · Malvern · Media · Kennett Square · Bryn Mawr
West Chester has 9 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 19380, 19382. The largest is The Hickman (capacity 125). Families comparing options in West Chester can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 9 homes with a reported capacity, 2 intimate (under 10 residents), 2 mid (40–99 residents), 5 large (100+ residents).
All 9 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near West Chester (Chester County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for West Chester (Chester County) — each home sets its own price.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 West Chester (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 West 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 West Chester
Assisted living & memory care near West Chester
7 of the 9 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): The Hickman (26 beds), Wellington Court At Hershey'S Mill (40 beds), Sunrise Of Westtown (25 beds), Arbor Terrace Willistown (35 beds), Barclay Friends (51 beds), Merrill Gardens At West Chester (23 beds), and 1 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 West Chester, PA?
- There are 9 licensed personal care homes in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 746 residents.
- What ZIP codes do West Chester personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in West Chester are located across ZIP codes 19380, 19382.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in West Chester?
- The average West Chester personal care home is licensed for 83 residents, with the largest (The Hickman) licensed for 125.
- How much does personal care cost near West Chester?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near West 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 West 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 West 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 West Chester that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
- Should I only tour homes inside West Chester borough?
- Usually no. Many licensed listings use township addresses a few minutes out. Compare Exton, Malvern, Kennett Square, and Media in the same week so visit drive time — not the borough line — decides the shortlist.
- How much do personal care homes cost around West Chester?
- Chester County and Main Line-adjacent rates often run toward the high end of PA private-pay. Call homes on this page for current room rates, and keep a backup town if budget or open beds are tight.
Guides for families searching in West Chester
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes on the Main Line (Bryn Mawr & Nearby)
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- RegionalFinding a Personal Care Home in Philadelphia
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
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