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Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living in Chester, PA

Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living is an assisted living community in Chester, PA.

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Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living in Chester, PA

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area with a rustic wooden table set for tea, featuring delicate teacups and matching plates.

  • Decor

    A chic and cozy living room with elegant decor and soft lighting.

  • Living Room

    A well-lit living room featuring modern furniture and wood flooring.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom corner with a white dresser, mirror, indoor plants, and a comfortable armchair.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with soft colors and ample natural light.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining nook with a wooden table, upholstered chairs, and decorative wall art.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy kitchen corner with rustic shelves, a 'Cafe' sign, and countertop decor.

  • Natural Light

    A modern and spacious bedroom with natural lighting, featuring elegant decor and wooden flooring.

  • Wall Art

    A cozy bedroom with light decor, featuring a bed with floral bedding, a bedside lamp, and wall decorations including artwork and a clock.

  • Painting

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, wooden furniture, and a decorative painting on the wall.

  • Plant

    A cozy and well-decorated living room in an apartment with comfortable furniture and a large window.

  • Window Blinds

    A cozy living room corner with a tufted armchair, soft blanket, and decorative pillow beside a wicker basket and dresser.

  • Open Concept

    A modern open-concept living room with a view into the kitchen, featuring stylish furniture and decor.

2700 Chestnut Parkway, Chester, PA 19013

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 63 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Chestnut Ridge Retirement Living

common 16 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the community as clean and well maintained.

Cleanliness is one of the most consistent themes across reviews, with multiple people calling out spot-on housekeeping and a facility that is well maintained. Several reviewers mention tidy rooms, no unusual smells in hallways, and careful attention from the environmental services team. A few comments add contrast by mentioning issues like roaches, but most describe a consistently maintained building and living spaces.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities and social time

Many reviewers say there are regular activities and resident engagement.

Reviews frequently describe scheduled activities and social time, including residents having things to do daily and staff interacting with residents often. Visitors also mention seeing residents outside greeting people and taking part in trips and errands. One review about a weekend outing expectation suggests there may be limits or uncertainty around taking seniors out on weekends, depending on how families are informed.

common 8 reviews mention this

Dining feels restaurant-like

Dining comes up often, including restaurant-style presentation in reviews.

Several reviewers describe dining as restaurant-like, including meal setup comparable to a restaurant menu and choices available to residents. Others mention enjoying the food and the dining experience during visits. There’s also at least one contrast point in memory care, where one reviewer says memory care meals are not the same as personal care meals and that the memory care experience costs more.

  • A cozy dining area with a rustic wooden table set for tea, featuring delicate teacups and matching plates.
  • A cozy dining nook with a wooden table, upholstered chairs, and decorative wall art.
  • A cozy kitchen and dining area with a large wall clock and table set for two.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication can be inconsistent

Some families report difficulty reaching management or getting follow-up.

While some reviewers praise prompt responses from specific staff, other comments describe trouble getting back after leaving messages or placing calls to speak with a manager. One review says it became frustrating not to receive responses despite numerous attempts, and another reports repeated calls without a callback. Overall, the feedback suggests responsiveness can vary depending on the situation and who’s contacted.

common 2 reviews mention this

Memory care is specifically noted

Memory care is singled out for both support and meal differences.

Two reviews specifically mention the memory care unit, one describing compassionate and patient nurse aides and recommending memory care. Another reviewer compares memory care to personal care by saying memory care meals and amenities are less than what personal care residents receive, despite memory care costing more. Together, the comments suggest memory care staff support stands out, while meal parity and overall value are an area to ask about directly.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 130 resident community capacity 130 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Philadelphia International (7 miles away) Philadelphia International (7 miles away)
  • New Castle County (18 miles away) New Castle County (18 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (1.1 miles)
  • Wing Hing Chinese Restaurant (1.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.5 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (4.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • GIANT Pharmacy (4.4 miles)

Cafes

  • 320 Market Cafe (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Styer's Garden Cafe (8.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Riddle Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Lankenau Medical Center (9.8 miles)
  • Philadelphia VA Medical Center (10.2 miles)
  • Veterans Administration Community Living Center (10.3 miles)

Parks

  • Market Square Memorial Park (4.7 miles)
  • Ellson Glen Park (5.4 miles)
  • Ridley Creek State Park (6.7 miles)
  • Shipley Heights Park (10.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Terminal A West (6.1 miles)
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (6.2 miles)
  • The Centurion Lounge (6.2 miles)
  • Philadelphia International Airport, Terminal A - East (6.3 miles)
  • Baggage Claim A (6.3 miles)
  • Taxiway N (6.3 miles)
  • Dollar Rent A Car (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Madonna's Family Practice (6.8 miles)
  • Mid Atlantic Retina (8.4 miles)
  • Total Care Physicians (8.6 miles)
  • Pulmonary Consultants (8.9 miles)
  • Christiana Care: Concord Medicine And Pediatrics (9.3 miles)
  • Foulkstone Christiana Care (9.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Anastasia Rectory (7.9 miles)
  • Willistown United Methodist Church (9.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Brandywine Town Center (9.4 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Painters Crossing 9 (9.9 miles)

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