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Pocopson Home in West Chester, PA

Pocopson Home is a nursing home community in West Chester, PA.

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Pocopson Home in West Chester, PA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa, bookshelves, and a television.

  • Outdoors

    A serene sunset painted across the sky, framed by silhouettes of buildings.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with elegant furniture, featuring a fireplace and decorative elements.

  • Building

    A multi-story building with numerous windows, surrounded by a garden with trees and a metal fence in the foreground.

  • Architecture

    A view of the exterior glass facade of a commercial building.

  • Trees

    A rustic barn surrounded by colorful autumn foliage.

  • Windows

    A brick building with a landscaped entrance and several windows.

  • Landscaping

    A view of a hotel with surrounding greenery and parking area.

  • Kitchen

    A spacious kitchen featuring modern appliances and a functional layout.

  • Entrance

    The entrance of a modern building featuring glass doors and landscaped surroundings.

  • Seating Area

    A view of a brick building surrounded by green landscaping, featuring a pathway and seating area.

  • Outdoor

    A serene picnic area under a wooden pavilion, surrounded by greenery.

  • Pathway

    A serene park pathway bordered by lampposts and lush greenery.

  • Nature

    A charming stone house surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.

1695 Lenape Road, West Chester, PA 19382

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

4.1 from 101 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
10
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Pocopson Home

common 4 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy get praise

Residents describe physical therapy and rehab support as a strong point.

Several reviewers specifically mention their rehab or therapy experience, including PT and OT sessions and a short-term rehab stay. In those accounts, residents or families describe the therapy staff as professional and helpful, and at least one person recommends the rehab department. A separate visitor also notes their loved one was put into PT during a visit.

common 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is repeatedly noted

Multiple reviews mention the building feels clean and well kept.

Cleanliness comes up often, with reviewers describing the home as very clean and organized. Some accounts also mention a pleasant smell, while others describe the overall environment as clean and efficient. A few reviewers raise concerns about the facility feeling run down or having an odd smell, but they still tie those comments to the physical condition and cleanliness they observed.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Dining can be inconsistent

Dining quality and meal accuracy are uneven in reviews.

One reviewer describes issues with dietary execution, including receiving the wrong meal or having to call to correct orders. That same review also comments on how vegetables were prepared. Another reviewer says the food was all right, suggesting some families find meals acceptable even if dining details can fall short for others.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staffing concerns appear in some reviews

Some residents and families report staffing strain or inconsistency.

A few reviewers raise concerns about staffing, including periods when there were not enough staff to keep up with basic needs. Others describe temporary or agency workers becoming a heavier presence, and how that can add burden on regular staff. In contrast, many other comments praise caregivers, but these staffing-focused remarks are still frequent enough to stand out.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication quality varies

Reviews describe mixed experiences with communication to families.

Some reviewers report serious breakdowns, including delays after medication problems and lost reporting during a longer stay. Another review is similarly critical and calls out communication as part of the complaint. At the same time, at least one reviewer says communication with families is good and mentions the ability to drop by without needing advance time.

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Features

Housing

  • 275 resident community capacity 275 resident community capacity

Types of 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
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • New Castle County (16 miles away) New Castle County (16 miles away)
  • Philadelphia International (22 miles away) Philadelphia International (22 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

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Northbrook MarketPlace (1.6 miles)
  • 1906 At Longwood Gardens (2.2 miles)
  • Sovana Bistro (3.7 miles)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard (4.8 miles)
  • Levante Brewing Company (5 miles)
  • Split Rail Tavern (5 miles)
  • Square Bar (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.1 miles)

Physicians

  • MyEyeDr (3 miles)
  • Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center (3.8 miles)
  • Penn Internal Medicine (4.7 miles)
  • Chin, Katherine Gateway Internal Medicine of West Chester (5.6 miles)
  • Kennett Medical Center (5.6 miles)
  • Fern Hill Medical Campus (6.5 miles)
  • Pulmonary Consultants (6.8 miles)

Parks

  • Stroud Nature Preserve (3.6 miles)
  • Marshall Square Park (5.2 miles)
  • Goose Creek Park (6.1 miles)
  • Brandywine Creek State Park (8.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Giant Cafe (4.5 miles)
  • Gemelli - Artisanal Gelato & Dessert Cafe (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Styer's Garden Cafe (6.8 miles)
  • Coffee Cup Restaurant (7.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Family Lounge (5.6 miles)
  • Chester County Hospital (5.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Painters Crossing 9 (5.9 miles)
  • Regal Brandywine Town Center (8.1 miles)
  • Movie Tavern Exton (8.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Downingtown Station (DOW) (7.4 miles)
  • SEPTA Thorndale Station (8.3 miles)
  • Exton Station (EXT) (8.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Doe Run Presbyterian Church (7.8 miles)
  • Saint Joseph Church (7.9 miles)
  • Willistown United Methodist Church (9.6 miles)

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