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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cheyney, PA

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cedarbrook, West Oak Lane and West Mt. Airy.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cheyney, PA

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Photo of The Residence at Chadds Ford
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The Residences at Chadds Ford is a fabulous facility. Their food is amazing and their staff team is fabulous. Based on the experience we have had so far we would absolutely recommend them to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
NOW OPEN! The Residence at Chadds Ford is a flagship community in west suburban Philadelphia, bringing the area a level of luxury, service and sophisticated lifestyle befitting the cultured, inquisitive, active seniors that we serve. We offer Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care....
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21 reviews
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21 reviews
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We couldn’t be more happy with Harbor Chase and the care they give all their residents. It’s definitely one of the top care facilities around. The staff, activities, food, medical care and overall management...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
HarborChase of Wilmington Assisted Living and Memory Care, is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating...
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Photo of Sunrise of Wilmington
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44 Floor plans available
7.2
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59 reviews
7.2
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59 reviews
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3 star
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The staff was fantastic - before, during, and after. The activities were great (an Elvis impersonator!!). The food was good. The facility was clean, but there was a bit of a smell.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Just minutes from the Delaware/Pennsylvania state line, Sunrise of Wilmington is set in the heart of Brandywine Hundred. We pride ourselves in our dedication to creating a quality care alternative for seniors in the North Wilmington area. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you...
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
5 star
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8%
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5 stars for all questions! Plush Mills is a small facility. Everyone seems to know each other, this being staff included. The dining room with tables for 4 encourages meeting new people without being...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Plush Mills is a great place to live the good life. Big enough to count on. Small enough to care. With only 124 independent living apartments and 34 personalized care suites, Plush Mills is just the right size — large enough to offer a full range of services, yet small enough to provide truly...
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Photo of The Hickman
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We had one little glitch with the head nurse. She wanted to move my loved one into memory care after two weeks, but their admissions director and acting ED said he didn’t need that. So I was able to talk...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Hickman, a senior living residential and personal care community has been providing excellent care to the residents of Chester County and the surrounding area for over a century. Founded by two Quaker women in 1891, The Hickman is conveniently located in the heart of historic West Chester,...
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5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
9%
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The therapy is going very well. There were some big concerns when my mother first went in for rehab. Now that she has been there for a while and I have spoken with them, they have gotten a little better. The...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside values providing outstanding care in a compassionate and communicative environment. Through our array of services, we are dedicated to finding creative solutions to create a custom treatment plans to achieve your goals and keeping your desires in mind. We provide...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of The Belvedere
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We recently had experienced a loss in our family that required immediate placement for my mom. I looked at several communities and almost gave up hope that we would find something both nice and affordable...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Residences of Chestnut Ridge and Belvedere Center are two Genesis HealthCare facilities that offer Senior Living and Skilled Nursing Care across the street from one another. The Residences of Chestnut Ridge option offers active seniors a fun, dynamic lifestyle. This lively community supports...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Brandywine Hall, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Brinton Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Naamans Creek Country Manor, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Dowden Nursing Home
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Broomall Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of ProMedica Wilmington
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
ManorCare of Wilmington provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation with exceptional customer service and medical care. We focus on the complete care process by accommodating patient's personal preferences and physical abilities. The rehabilitation units are their own separate, distinct units....

Cost of nursing homes in Cheyney, PA

The average cost of senior living in Cheyney is $5,452 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagleview, PA with an average of $5,383 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Cheyney, PA, vs. nearby cities

Cheyney, PA
$5,452/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cheyney, PA, vs. state and national averages

Cheyney, PA
$5,452/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cheyney, PA, vs. other senior living options

$5,814/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,452/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cheyney, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,092/mo
Studio
$5,445/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,147/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,024/mo

Senior living costs in Cheyney vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cheyney, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCheyney, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,452/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$5,158/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,814/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,505/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Cheyney, PA:$5,452/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Cheyney, PA:$5,158/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Cheyney, PA:$5,814/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Cheyney, PA:$4,505/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cheyney, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Cheyney and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Cheyney, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cheyney have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cheyney, PA$5,786/mo$5,352/mo+8.1%
Pennsylvania$5,615/mo$5,383/mo+4.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Cheyney, PA
2024 average cost:$5,786/mo
2023 average cost:$5,352/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,615/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Cheyney

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cheyney

Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA

5.0
Dave the activity man is such a asset to Artman ,he is really trying to help my Mom and all the residents .He takes a real interest and will find family members and update them on how their loved one is doing .My Mom really likes him ! So glad he is there !

HarborChase of Wilmington

4.8
I'd say that while we expected a challenging transition from independent city life to assisted living, my uncle has been very happy there and that he's made a real home for himself there. We picked this community because it was a combination of the services they offered and the respect he was ...
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Cadia Rehabilitation Pike Creek in Wilmington, DE

4.0
I am [name removed]. I came here from Christiana care hospital after knee replacement surgery. I am 84 And my husband is 88 and we live in Newark. We were asked to go to a Rehab facility for physical therapy for a few weeks. We chose Cadia because it was close to our home and it’s ambiance was ...
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Cheyney nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cheyney nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cheyney, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cheyney nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Cheyney that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cheyney, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cheyney nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cheyney Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cheyney, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cheyney nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cheyney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cheyney, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
48.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
61%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cheyney nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cheyney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cheyney, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cheyney nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Cheyney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cheyney, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
73.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
68.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
46.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70.7%
0.5%
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Merrill Gardens at West Chester, Foulk Living and Arbor Terrace Willistown are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cheyney, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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