Personal Care Home / Assisted Living Residence — West Chester, PA
| Provider | Sunrise of West Chester |
|---|---|
| License type | Personal Care Home / Assisted Living Residence (Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)-licensed) |
| City | West Chester, PA 19380 |
| Address | 1720 E Strasburg Rd |
| Licensed capacity | 85 beds |
| License # | Verify on PA DHS facility search |
| License status | Licensed – Personal Care Home (PCH) |
| County | Chester, PA |
Assisted living and memory care community in West Chester, part of the national Sunrise Senior Living network. DHS-licensed Personal Care Home under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600.
Sunrise of West Chester is located in the Greater Philadelphia area and is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS). Personal Care Home (PCH) license under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600, or Assisted Living Residence (ALR) license under 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2800 (Act 56 of 2007) — both issued by the PA Department of Human Services (DHS). ALRs must meet added aging-in-place, physical-plant, and resident-rights requirements beyond a standard PCH.
Medicaid: Pennsylvania residents who qualify for a nursing-facility level of care may be eligible for Pennsylvania's Community HealthChoices (CHC) and the LIFE program through the PA Department of Human Services. Community HealthChoices (CHC) can cover personal care services usable in a Personal Care Home or Assisted Living Residence setting or at home, but it does not pay for room and board. Not all facilities accept CHC — confirm directly with the provider.
Sunrise of West Chester is located in West Chester, Chester County, PA. Nearby hospitals include Chester County Hospital (Penn Medicine), Paoli Hospital (Main Line Health).
Greater Philadelphia veterans are served by the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in University City, along with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.
In 2026, Assisted Living in Greater Philadelphia typically runs $4,800–$6,900/mo. Main Line suburbs (Bryn Mawr, Wayne, Villanova), Chester County, and parts of Bucks County tend to run toward the higher end, while North and Northeast Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County run comparatively lower. The exact rate at Sunrise of West Chester depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.
The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Ask the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (daytime numbers hide the real picture), staff turnover rate over the past year, and how long the administrator has been in place. Ask what care needs would force a move-out and how the care plan is reviewed. Walk the halls during a meal and an activity — notice whether residents are engaged. Verify the facility's PA license and inspection history through the correct DHS or DOH facility search.
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