Friends Home in Kennett Square is a senior living community located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, that offers assisted living as its primary care type, along with additional senior living options such as independent living, personal care, and residential living. Affiliated with the Quaker tradition, the facility emphasizes individualized attention and supports a home-like environment with compassionate and respectful care.
The community provides a broad range of care and medical support services. Nurses are available to manage residents’ healthcare needs, including diabetes care, medication management, and incontinence care. Memory care services are offered within the community, although Friends Home is not a memory-care-only facility. Residents with varying care needs can benefit from different levels of support, including full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Additional on-site medical services include podiatry and Spanish-language support, as well as hospice care for those with advanced medical needs. Ambulatory and transportation support is available, though the historic building lacks modern accommodations for wheelchairs, which may limit access for residents with significant mobility issues.
Friends Home also provides a variety of clubs and community groups to enhance social engagement, as well as amenities such as a barber/beauty salon, laundry and dry-cleaning services, and spiritual support, including Catholic resources. The facility maintains a regular schedule of activities, though some residents report hoping for a greater diversity in event offerings, especially for those seeking more active or social opportunities.
Transportation services are available for both medical and non-medical purposes, with complimentary transportation provided for local appointments and activities, and transportation at cost for other needs. These services aim to support residents’ access to medical care and participation in community events.
Resident and family reviews indicate that Friends Home in Kennett Square is widely regarded as a clean, well-maintained, and welcoming community with a personal, “homey” atmosphere. Staff are frequently described as attentive, communicative, and caring, providing reassurance to families about the wellbeing of their loved ones. Some concerns have been noted, including the facility’s limited accessibility for those with significant mobility impairments and occasional gaps in communication or staff consistency. Nonetheless, the majority of feedback points toward high levels of satisfaction with the care and overall environment of Friends Home, making it a supportive option for seniors who value a smaller, relationship-focused community.
Costs at this community start at $3,700 and range up to $6,073. The average price in the community is $4,100, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,249. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
