Bellingham at West Chester sits at 1615 East Boot Road in West Chester, PA, and offers senior living with a mix of independent living, personal care, memory care, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing all on one campus, so you can see why folks find life here practical and flexible with how needs might change. The community keeps a full-service primary care clinic right on the grounds, handles urgent and sick visits on-site, and can give Covid vaccines, immunizations, labwork, minor procedures like ear washing or breathing treatments, and annual wellness checks, with a nurse practitioner available every hour of the day. Residents get help with medications, including pill organizing and reviews after a hospital stay, and the team manages health appointments, vital monitoring, and any personal care needs, such as bathing, dressing, or walking.
You'll find over 205 one- and two-bedroom apartments for independent living and more than 65 assisted living suites, plus a choice between shared studios, private studios, companion studios in Memory Care, and modern apartments with special floor plans, porches, or walk-in closets, depending on the level of support needed, which suits people at different stages and with various personal routines, and the rooms all have emergency call systems and features like kitchenettes or private bathrooms. It's a pet-friendly community with lovely grounds, including walking paths, ponds for strolling, and a range of social activities like outings, club meetings, hobby groups, and daily programs, so folks can join in as much or as little as they wish. Meals are served in restaurant-style dining rooms and a casual café, and the grounds have places like a country store, beauty salon, bank, library, auditorium, and rooms for billiards or exercise.
Each program and level of care is personalized, whether for memory loss, rehab after illness, or just day-to-day living support, and the Memory Care services focus on using the latest research to give residents a sense of purpose and dignity. There are educational meetings and luncheons for residents, caregivers, and families, and a patient portal lets families keep up with medical records or billing. The community is designed to feel much like a friendly neighborhood, with easy access to LCS Signature Programs, local transportation, and small comforts like housekeeping, laundry, Wi-Fi, and cable. Folks here give good feedback, and you'll find the environment clean, updated, and cozy, with staff who prioritize safety and companionship, making Bellingham a solid option for seniors looking for both care and community under one roof.
