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Care homes in West Chester, PA

9 small licensed residential care homes (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care homes
9
in West Chester
Licensed capacity
746
across all 9
Adults 65+
2,377
Census estimate for West Chester
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
313.8
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
154
of the center of West Chester
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Barclay Friends

5 of 5· Much above average
700 N Franklin St, West Chester, PA 19380
Beds103
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
PenaltiesNone
(610) 696-5211
0.7 mi from city center
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Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Licensed Personal Care Homes, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of West Chester (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Care homes near West Chester

Counting neighboring towns, there are 154 care homes within 25 miles of the center of West Chester, 145 more than in West Chester itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside West Chester

See all 154 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Care homes in West Chester at a glance

West Chester has 9 care homes in our directory, drawn from Pennsylvania DHS records. ZIP code 19380 has the most, 7 of the 9, and 2 ZIP codes have at least one. All 9 that report their size have 7 residents or more.1

By ZIP code

  • 193807
  • 193822
Care homes in West Chester by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 4 residents or fewer0
  • 5 or 6 residents0
  • 7 residents or more9
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses residential care homes. Its public records are the source for the care homes listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services about a licensed community, or the Pennsylvania long-term care ombudsman at 717-783-89752.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in Pennsylvania

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Pennsylvania Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Pennsylvania Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims.7
Medicare counseling
Pennsylvania’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-783-7067.8

Local resources

Local help for families in West Chester

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Chester County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Chester County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PA Department of Aging2

    (570) 551-0795

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Chester County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services

    800-490-8505

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    PA MEDI – Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight8

    1-800-783-7067

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs7

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Pennsylvania Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in West Chester

How many care homes are in West Chester, PA?

WeFoundCare lists 9 care homes in West Chester, PA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of West Chester there are 154.

How many residents can care homes in West Chester serve?

9 of the 9 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 746 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 2,377 adults age 65 and older live in West Chester.

Which West Chester ZIP codes have the most care homes?

19380 (7), 19382 (2). In all, 2 ZIP codes in West Chester have at least one.

Who licenses care homes in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services licenses care homes in Pennsylvania. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in West Chester?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Chester County, call (570) 551-0795. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services at 800-490-8505.

Are there care homes near West Chester?

Nearby cities with listings include Exton (4, 5.1 mi), Downingtown (1, 6.1 mi), Glen Mills (5, 6.6 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in West Chester

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Pennsylvania DHS (Licensed Personal Care Homes), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for West Chester (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 9 of 9 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of West Chester (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Licensed Personal Care Homes. data.pa.gov/d/pqf4-d4xn Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.