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24 licensed nursing homes in Chester, PA
Updated October 21, 2026
4.9Mixed

BELVEDERE CENTER, GENESIS HEALTHCARE, THE

2507 CHESTNUT STREET, CHESTER, PA 19013

Belvedere Center has a 3.0 overall rating, presenting a mixed picture of care where consistent staffing is offset by significant medication use. On the positive side, residents see familiar faces because the nursing turnover rate is 27%, well below the industry average, and the rate of falls with major injury is also lower than the national average, suggesting care is responsive during busy times.

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2507 CHESTNUT STREET OPCO, LLC

2507 CHESTNUT ST, CHESTER, PA 19013

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2.9Concerns

AVENTURA AT PEMBROOKE

1130 WEST CHESTER PIKE, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380

AVENTURA AT PEMBROKE has a 1-star overall rating and a 1-star health inspection score, indicating serious issues regulators found. They use antianxiety and sleep medications below the national average, which may suggest fewer residents are sedated.

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5.2Mixed

POCOPSON HOME

1695 LENAPE ROAD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382

POCOPSON HOME has a 5-star overall rating, yet its quality measures score is a stark 2.0, creating a significant tension. The facility scores 5 stars for staffing, meaning residents can likely expect staff to be available when they press the call button, and they maintain strong health inspection results.

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2.7Concerns

WEST CHESTER REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

800 WEST MINER STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382

WEST CHESTER REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is rated 2 out of 5 stars overall, with identical 2-star ratings for health inspections and staffing, signaling critical gaps in care. While the facility shows above-average resident outcomes on quality measures, a 4.0-star rating, the reality on the floor presents significant concerns.

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0.0

ROCHESTER RESIDENCE AND CARE CENTER

174 VIRGINIA AVENUE, ROCHESTER, PA 15074

Rochester Residence and Care Center has been designated a Special Focus Facility, a flag indicating a history of serious quality problems that regulators reserve for the country's worst performers. A concerning number of residents, 15.9%, are on antipsychotic medications, and 19.6% are on antianxiety or sleep aids, rates higher than the national average.

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7.4Solid

BARCLAY FRIENDS

700 NORTH FRANKLIN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380

BARCLAY FRIENDS brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), 0.98 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 26.8% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

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9.6Excellent

PARK LANE POST ACUTE LLC

1619 EAST BOOT ROAD EAST GOSHEN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380

PARK LANE POST ACUTE LLC brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.26 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 0.0% — under half the national median.

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7.5Strong

MANCHESTER COMMONS OF PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE

6351 WEST LAKE ROAD, ERIE, PA 16505

MANCHESTER COMMONS OF PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.27 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 11.9% — above the national median of about 6%.

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3.5Concerns

PHOENIX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING,THE

833 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460

Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a 5-star rating for quality measures, indicating good results on key health outcomes. However, the overall picture presents significant challenges, starting with a 2-star CMS rating and a health inspection score of just 1 star.

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7.5Strong

Kendal At Longwood

BOX 100, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348

Kendal At Longwood brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 1.71 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (19%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars.

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4.8Mixed

MANATAWNY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

30 OLD SCHUYLKILL ROAD, POTTSTOWN, PA 19465

Manatawny Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing holds an overall 3-star rating, presenting a complex picture of care. However, registered nurse hours per resident fall below the national average, and the use of psychotropic medications is high, with nearly 20% of long-stay residents on antipsychotics and over 23% on anti-anxiety or sleep medications, far exceeding national benchmarks.

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6.6Solid

WAYNE CENTER

30 WEST AVENUE, WAYNE, PA 19087

WAYNE CENTER holds a 4.0 overall rating, but their performance on health inspections and quality measures is complicated by significant concerns elsewhere. You can expect responsive care with good inspection results, and the facility does better than average at keeping long-stay residents on antipsychotic and antianxiety medications.

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7.9Strong

OXFORD HEALTH CENTER

7 EAST LOCUST STREET, OXFORD, PA 19363

OXFORD HEALTH CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.64 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 27.9% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

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7.6Strong

Crosslands

1660 EAST STREET ROAD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348

Crosslands carries 5-star ratings for overall quality, staffing, and health inspections, yet a closer look reveals significant concerns alongside its strengths. You'll find the people here have access to registered nurses well above the national average, meaning complex medical changes are more likely to be caught quickly.

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8.9Strong

HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME

3120 HORSESHOE PIKE, HONEY BROOK, PA 19344

HICKORY HOUSE NURSING HOME brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.86 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record.

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8.0Strong

GREEN MEADOWS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

283 EAST LANCASTER AVENUE, MALVERN, PA 19355

GREEN MEADOWS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 26% — above the national median of about 14%.

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7.5Strong

TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

1200 TEL HAI CIRCLE, HONEY BROOK, PA 19344

TEL HAI RETIREMENT COMMUNITY brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 1.50 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (25%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars.

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7.7Strong

ST MARTHA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE

470 MANOR AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335

ST MARTHA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE shows a significant split, boasting five-star federal ratings for overall care and quality measures while earning only two stars for staffing. Inspectors found the facility's health practices strong, awarding it four stars, and residents experience falls with major injury at a rate well below the national average, suggesting good supervision during busy times.

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9.4Excellent

INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THE

35 FREEDOM BOULEVARD, WEST BRANDYWINE, PA 19320

INN AT FREEDOM VILLAGE,THE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.15 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (39%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 0.7% — well below the national median.

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9.7Excellent

Preston Residence

200 SYCAMORE DRIVE, WEST GROVE, PA 19390

Preston Residence brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.98 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (31%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 9.5% — above the national median of about 6%.

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7.8Strong

TWIN PINES HEALTH CARE CENTER

315 EAST LONDON GROVE ROAD, WEST GROVE, PA 19390

Twin Pines Health Care Center presents a picture of contrasts, excelling in resident outcomes while showing significant gaps in essential support. You can trust that residents are hitting their quality targets, with the facility earning a 5-star rating in that area, meaning treatments are likely effective and people are generally recovering well.

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0.4Concerns

EXTON POST ACUTE

501 THOMAS JONES WAY, EXTON, PA 19341

EXTON POST ACUTE carries a 3-star overall rating, but the data shows a stark split between residents' health outcomes and the facility's operational record. However, the rate of falls leading to major injury is 19.0%, a rate far above the national average, meaning residents are significantly more likely to suffer serious harm when they fall.

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5.9Mixed

SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN'S CENTER

ONE VETERANS DRIVE, SPRING CITY, PA 19475

SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN'S CENTER shows a 5.0-star overall rating that doesn't match its 3.0 health inspection score. Registered nurse coverage is 1.41 hours per resident daily, well above the national mark, and their pressure ulcer rate is less than half the median, indicating staff are turning residents on schedule.

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