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10 Best Nursing Homes in Westwood, PA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Westwood nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Westwood, PA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Westwood or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Westwood.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Forest Park, Kentmere and Brandywine Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Colerain, Kirkwood and Spruce Grove.

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zipAverageCost: $5,362

Nursing Homes Facilities near Westwood, PA

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Photo of Freedom Village at Brandywine, a CCRC
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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31 reviews
8.0
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31 reviews
5 star
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My husband and I moved to IL at Freedom Village during the pandemic. the staff was so helpful as we navigated the real estate difficulties and made our move easy and smooth. We love the activities - I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Are you ready for fewer chores and more adventures? Located in historic Chester County, our continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, personal care home, memory care, and skilled nursing. Plus,...
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at West Chester
2020 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.8
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65 reviews
9.8
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65 reviews
5 star
68%
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Merrill Gardens is very nice. My mom settled in nicely and is well taken care of. Everyone is very friendly and no complaints about the food. I visit usually twice a week. I do some cleaning when I'm there....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Arbour Square at West Chester is truly a unique rental community. Located in a beautiful, small town rich in history, Arbour Square stands out as something new and exciting, above and beyond the ordinary. A community where there’s always something interesting or fun going on, and where you’ll...
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Photo of St. Martha Villa
1212 Photos available
9.5
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52 reviews
9.5
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52 reviews
5 star
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All of the answers are a 5. I am very pleased with them. What we like the most about the community is all the activities they have to offer are wonderful and the friendliness of the staff
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Since our founding in 2003, St. Martha Villa has proudly served in the Chester County Community by providing exceptional care. Our bright, spacious, one story building is situated on a beautifully landscaped campus with numerous outdoor gardens, walking paths and even a putting green! The...
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11 Photo available
8.9
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24 reviews
8.9
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24 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
25%
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0%
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4%
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My experience with Simpson Meadows was wonderful from the start. Their marketing coordinator was extremely helpful in finding the right fit for my uncle. The facility is beautiful, clean and homie. My uncle...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Simpson Meadows is Central Chester County's premier non-profit continuing care retirement community, with more than a 150 year history of service to senior adults as a member of the Simpson Senior Services network. Our philosophy of care includes maximizing resident independence at an affordable...
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Photo of Colonial Woods Personal Care Home
77 Photos available
8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
5 star
80%
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We recently brought my FIL to Colonial Woods for a respite stay. I toured the home before I considered bringing him to stay & was very pleasantly surprised by how pretty the grounds were, how clean the house...
Provides: Assisted 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.
WHEELER CARE CENTERS offer something most others don't....We're house in the country! Does the countryside of Chester County, PA and a view overlooking the Brandywine Creek appeal to you? How about an inspiring and relaxing view of the woods from a lovely enclosed sunroom? Or walking trails...
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Photo of Tel Hai Retirement Community
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The staff here is wonderful and I really appreciate the was that they took care of my mom. The community is clean and the rehab has been going very well. The food is good and I really have not had any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Lakeview is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) situated in one of the most appealing areas of the country, where you'll be continually inspired by the beauty of your surroundings. With our Honey Brook, Pennsylvania address and Chester County setting, the community is bordered...
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9.9
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Personal visit with the Dir of public Services. Both the Food service and general staff are superior. The residents seem well cared for and not withstanding their issues and friendly.
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.
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Harrison House of Christiana is an exceptionally caring place. My father has been there for several years now. He is always well groomed, rosy cheeked and in the best form he could be at his age & health....
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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of nursing homes in Westwood, PA

The average cost of senior living in Westwood is $5,362 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bird-in-Hand, PA with an average of $4,569 per month.

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

Westwood, PA
$5,362/mo

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

Westwood, PA
$5,362/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,858/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,362/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,680/mo
Studio
$4,618/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,935/mo

Senior living costs in Westwood 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: Westwood, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWestwood, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,362/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$5,223/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,858/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$4,271/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Westwood, PA:$5,362/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Westwood, PA:$5,223/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Westwood, PA:$5,858/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Westwood, PA:$4,271/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Westwood, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Westwood 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.

Westwood, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Westwood, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Westwood 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
Westwood, PA$4,441/mo$3,886/mo+14.3%
Pennsylvania$5,486/mo$5,117/mo+7.2%
National$5,469/mo$5,121/mo+6.8%
Westwood, PA
2024 average cost:$4,441/mo
2023 average cost:$3,886/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,486/mo
2023 average cost:$5,117/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,469/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Westwood

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Westwood

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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Luther Towers in Wilmington, DE

4.5
For how they try to accommodate the residents, they really go above and beyond. The only thing that is difficult is that my mom can't see that well and the ovens are geared for handicapped people and it's digital and she can't read the numbers. Lot's of activities. They have things like bingo, ...
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Westwood nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Westwood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Westwood, 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 Westwood 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 Westwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Westwood, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Westwood 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 Westwood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Westwood, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Westwood 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 Westwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Westwood, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Westwood 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 Westwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Westwood, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Westwood 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 Westwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Westwood, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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