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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA has 9 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,512/mo. That's roughly in line with the Pennsylvania state median. West Chester assisted living runs large: 56% of licensed providers have 100 beds or more, and the typical one has 103.

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Median monthly price, West Chester

$6,512/mo

Estimated range $6,324 – $7,557

● West Chester $6,512 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in West Chester

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingWest ChesterPennsylvaniaNational
25th percentile$6,324/mo$6,186/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,512/mo$6,480/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,557/mo$7,043/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in West Chester runs about $34 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,961
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,515
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,875

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Exton · Malvern · Paoli · Kennett Square · Berwyn

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in West Chester.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in West Chester runs about $2,547 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and West Chester has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (610) 344-6350 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,515 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,512 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the West Chester assisted living median of $6,512 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,515 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in West Chester run about $12,013 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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9 assisted living communities in West Chester

What assisted living looks like in West Chester

West Chester is a market of larger communities. 56% have 100 beds or more, and the typical one has 103 beds, against 58 across Pennsylvania.

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Free local help worth saving

West Chester, in Chester County, has about 20,666 residents. About 2,377 of them (12%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $78,385.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in West Chester more expensive than the rest of Pennsylvania?

West Chester's median assisted living cost is about 0% higher than the Pennsylvania state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Pennsylvania → · Assisted Living cost across Pennsylvania → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in West Chester: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers