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Friends Home In Kennett in Kennett Square, PA

Friends Home In Kennett is an assisted living community in Kennett Square, PA.

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Friends Home In Kennett in Kennett Square, PA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a dining table set surrounded by armchairs and large windows.

  • Outdoors

    A person waters plants with a pink watering can on a porch.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a TV, framed by large windows and houseplants.

  • Building

    A large brick house with a porch and surrounding garden, photographed in the evening.

  • Architecture

    A large brick house with a wraparound porch and well-maintained lawn in the evening.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, bookshelf, and wooden flooring.

  • Trees

    A charming brick house with a spacious porch surrounded by lush green trees.

  • Windows

    A cozy library space with bookshelves and a reading area by the windows.

  • Dining

    A neatly set dining table with flowers in a restaurant.

  • Outdoor

    A group of people enjoying wine together on a patio.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room featuring an exercise bike, therapy equipment, and a comfortable seating area.

  • Waiting Area

    A cozy waiting area with benches and a sofa near large windows.

  • Bingo

    Two elderly women enjoying a game of bingo at a table indoors.

147 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348

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

4 from 56 reviews
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Friends Home In Kennett Costs & Pricing

Friends Home In Kennett offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to the broader market in Chester County and the state of Pennsylvania. The cost for a one-bedroom unit is significantly lower at $2,243 per month, providing substantial savings against the county average of $4,319 and the statewide average of $4,006. Meanwhile, studio apartments at Friends Home In Kennett are priced at $3,989 monthly, which is slightly above Pennsylvania's average of $3,737 but remains closely aligned with Chester County's rate of $4,262. This pricing structure reflects Friends Home In Kennett's commitment to delivering quality living options while maintaining affordability for its residents.

Floor plansFriends Home In KennettChester CountyPennsylvania
1 Bedroom$2,243$4,319$4,006
Studio$3,989$4,262$3,737

Overall Review of Friends Home In Kennett

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Dining and meals get strong praise

Restaurant-style dining and consistently good meals come up often in resident experiences.

Residents and families repeatedly describe the food as fresh, delicious, healthy, and enjoyable, with several mentioning the dining room’s restaurant feel. Others note meal-service concerns, including food not always being hot enough and occasional issues tied to staffing. Even with those caveats, dining is a frequent point of discussion rather than something residents avoid.

  • A neatly set dining table with flowers in a restaurant.
  • Two women are seated at a table, smiling in a social setting.
common 26 reviews mention this

Caring staff and communication matter

Staff are repeatedly described as caring, responsive, and helpful in day-to-day interactions.

Many reviewers highlight friendly, loving care, attentive staff, and good communication—especially when keeping families informed about changes in condition or behavior. Some also call out staff support around care planning and options for care. A few negative reviews describe serious problems involving individual staff members, including communication breakdowns and disputes around care or admission decisions, so experiences aren’t uniformly positive.

common 8 reviews mention this

Plenty of activities keep residents engaged

Daily activities and regular social options are frequently mentioned as a way residents stay involved.

Families describe a steady schedule of activities, including outings, daily programming, and entertainment such as music and choir performances. Some note the activity mix can be lighter than expected and leans toward simpler pastimes like card games, while others say their loved one has found friends through community events. Overall, activities are a recurring part of the resident experience.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Wheelchair access is a recurring limitation

Several reviewers say wheelchair access is limited by the building layout.

Multiple reviewers report the facility cannot accommodate wheelchairs, pointing to hallways that can’t be widened. One review also describes the building as not set up for wheelchair accessibility and frames that as a reason they felt the community wasn’t right for someone with mobility needs. If you’re using mobility aids, these accounts suggest you should confirm practical accessibility before committing.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Affordability is a standout for families

Families frequently describe the community as affordable and a strong value for the money.

Several reviewers explicitly call out affordability and value, including comments that it was among the most affordable options and that move-in costs were low. Price context also aligns with that feedback, with pricing far below county and state benchmarks across listed unit types. Even so, a couple of reviews note concerns like food service issues tied to staffing, so “value” doesn’t erase service inconsistencies for everyone.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

The building needs updates

Some reviewers say the facility feels dated and needs updating in physical spaces.

A few reviews describe the community as old and needing updating, including comments about the overall facility looking worn or physically shabby. Dining spaces are also singled out in at least one review as dated. Other reviewers describe the historic character positively, but the “needs updates” theme still shows up clearly enough to be worth factoring into expectations.

  • A large brick house with a porch and surrounding garden, photographed in the evening.

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Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • New Castle County (13 miles away) New Castle County (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Jewish services Jewish services
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Mormon/LDS services Mormon/LDS services
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

The Kennett Square area offers a variety of amenities for seniors looking to settle down in a peaceful and convenient location. With a range of dining options including McDonald's, Sovana Bistro, and 1906 At Longwood Gardens, residents can enjoy delicious meals within close proximity. Additionally, there are several reputable physicians such as Kennett Medical Center and Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center nearby for any medical needs. Multiple pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy are also easily accessible for medication refills. For leisure activities, seniors can visit parks like Goddard Park or Brandywine Creek State Park for outdoor recreation or catch a movie at theaters such as AMC DINE-IN Painters Crossing 9. The area also provides easy access to transportation with the SEPTA Thorndale Station located just 10.4 miles away. Overall, Kennett Square offers a blend of convenience, healthcare services, entertainment options, and natural beauty that make it an ideal location for senior living.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Sovana Bistro (1.9 miles)
  • 1906 At Longwood Gardens (2.7 miles)
  • Hilltop Crab House Restaurant (3.3 miles)
  • The Stone Barn (4.4 miles)
  • Burger King (4.7 miles)
  • Northbrook MarketPlace (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Kennett Medical Center (1 miles)
  • Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center (1.1 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (1.9 miles)
  • Stephen J Kushner (4.2 miles)
  • Aspire Aesthetics (4.2 miles)
  • Eric W. Schwarz, DO (4.2 miles)
  • Kahlon Randeep S MD (5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Stellar Pharmacy Services (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)
  • ACME Markets Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (5 miles)

Cafes

  • HAC Cafe (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)
  • Giant Cafe (9.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (9.7 miles)
  • Gemelli - Artisanal Gelato & Dessert Cafe (9.7 miles)
  • Styer's Garden Cafe (10 miles)

Parks

  • Goddard Park (6.7 miles)
  • Brandywine Creek State Park (7.2 miles)
  • Stroud Nature Preserve (8.1 miles)
  • Alapocas Woods Park (9.4 miles)
  • Talley Day Park (10 miles)
  • Marshall Square Park (10 miles)
  • White Clay Creek State Park (10.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Doe Run Presbyterian Church (8.2 miles)
  • The Barn (9.3 miles)
  • Vineyard Christian Fellowship (9.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Painters Crossing 9 (9 miles)
  • Regal Brandywine Town Center (9.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Wilmington VA Medical Center (9.3 miles)
  • Limestone Medical Center (9.3 miles)
  • St Francis Hospital (10.3 miles)

Transportation

  • SEPTA Thorndale Station (10.4 miles)

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