Hospice Support in West Chester, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Chester, PA: the local picture

38

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Chester ZIP codes

359

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Chester County)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Chester County)

Medicare lists 38 hospices whose service area includes West Chester ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Aseracare Hospice in Exton (6.3 mi) and Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford) in Chadds Ford (6.6 mi).

980 West Chester residents 65 or older live alone (44% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Chester compared with Chester County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	West Chester	Chester County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	23%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	4.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	5.6%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,881	$84,884	—

Older residents in towns around West Chester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Exton, PA	5.1 mi	619	42%
Frazer, PA	6.0 mi	491	23%
Downingtown, PA	6.1 mi	1,091	38%
Lionville, PA	6.8 mi	1,311	17%
Malvern, PA	7.0 mi	692	33%
Thorndale, PA	8.2 mi	587	21%

Hospices serving West Chester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Exton, PA	6.3 mi	(610) 321-2701
Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford)	Chadds Ford, PA	6.6 mi	(484) 840-0811
Delaware Hospice, Inc.	Glen Mills, PA	6.7 mi	(484) 259-0017
Willow Tree Hospice	Kennett Square, PA	8.8 mi	(610) 444-8733
Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia	Newtown Square, PA	11 mi	(610) 436-1853
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Newtown Square, PA	11 mi	(610) 627-2050

Straight-line miles from the center of West Chester. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in West Chester

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,573 monthly median income of West Chester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Hospice Support in West Chester: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Chester?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,573 monthly median income of West Chester households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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