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Phoenixville is in the Philadelphia metro area and is located 28 miles from the city. It’s home to nearly 17,000 inhabitants and seniors of 65 years and over constitute 11.7% of that population. The city has a continental climate, with warm, humid summers and cold winters, making it the perfect location for seniors wanting to avoid extreme heat. Phoenixville is well-known for having more breweries per square foot than any other location in the country. It has also been listed by TravelMag as one of “The Most Charming Towns and Small Cities in Pennsylvania.”
The average monthly cost of assisted living care in Phoenixville is $5,550, though the cost of care in various communities can vary depending on several factors such as location and the amenities and services offered.
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The monthly cost of assisted living in Phoenixville of $5,550 is more than $1,500 higher than the state average and $1,200 more than the national average. Neighboring New York’s costs are $750 less than Phoenixville’s monthly median, while Maryland to the south has a monthly average of almost $500 lower. New Jersey, south-east of Pennsylvania, has the region’s highest assisted living care costs, averaging $1,150 more than Phoenixville, while West Virginia features the lowest costs with a savings of $1,500 per month. Ohio has the region’s second-lowest average care cost with monthly savings of $1,150.
The costs across Pennsylvania’s largest cities vary widely. Phoenixville shares the same monthly cost with Philadelphia of $5,550, the highest of all Pennsylvania’s cities. Allentown and Pittsburgh have the state’s lowest care costs at $2,000 lower than Phoenixville and Philadelphia. Williamsport, near the state center, is $1,800 lower per month than Phoenixville. In Harrisburg, south of Williamsport, seniors save an average of $643 per month compared to seniors in Phoenixville.
Note: Data for Phoenixville was unavailable, so data from the closest area, Philadelphia, was used instead.
Medicaid provides assistance for low-income seniors through the federal government and the state of Pennsylvania. It offers a program that assists with the costs of nursing home care and some personal care. The Services My Way program allows beneficiaries to determine their own care requirements and to select the provider of the services they require. Pennsylvania also offers the PACE program that offers prescription medication assistance for seniors that don’t qualify for Medicaid.
Learn more about the Medicaid and PACE programs and their application process at our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Phoenixville Area Senior Center | (610) 935-1515 | The Phoenixville Area Senior Center enhances the lives of seniors through the provision of programs and activities that promote health and physical fitness, encouraging them to reach their highest potential. It also allows older adults access to information and the ability to join other activities programs. |
| Pennsylvania Department of Aging | (717) 783-1550 | The Pennsylvania Department of Aging promotes healthier lifestyles among the senior community to improve their quality of life. It offers a range of programs through Area Agencies on Aging to assist seniors in managing medical conditions, exercise, nutrition, mental health and medication. It also has Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program that resolves issues experienced by seniors residing in long-term care facilities. The organization additionally provides access to free legal services and has a Domiciliary Care program that finds homelike environments for older adults who can no longer live independently. |
| Chester County Department of Aging Services | (610) 344-6350 | The goal of the Chester County Department of Aging Services is to provide information, protection and advocacy services to seniors and their families. It offers information on a range of community programs and resources, including housing, transportation, counseling, nutrition, and medical services. The department of Aging also assists in completing assessments for seniors to determine whether they need nursing home care. |
| Senior Care of Pennsylvania | (610) 565-5588 | This organization has services that provide health and wellness care and programs that assist with seniors’ financial stability. It also collaborates with attorneys, doctors and health care providers to ensure that clients’ rights are protected. Older adults are screened to ensure they are eligible to receive support. |
| AARP Pennsylvania | (888) 687-2277 | AARP strives to enhance the quality of life of all seniors and to ensure they live the best life possible. It encourages social change and serves members through the provision of information and advocacy, as well as by playing a positive role in all communities. Its public policies also help older adults play an active role in how they live and age. |
Phoenixville’s assisted living communities have to comply with state rules pertaining to health and safety, medication administration, staffing and accommodations. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information on these laws and regulations.
