St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living is a senior care community situated in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Operated in a Catholic faith-based setting, the facility provides a range of care services including assisted living as its primary offering, alongside independent living and memory care options. Residents at St. Martha Villa have access to personal care services designed to support those who need help with activities of daily living. The community offers amenities such as dining services, housekeeping, and a variety of social activities, with a focus on accommodating different cognitive and physical abilities within a supportive environment.
St. Martha Villa provides a comprehensive suite of care and medical support options for its residents. The memory care program includes secured environments specifically designed to accommodate residents with memory loss and cognitive impairment, featuring dedicated staff, tailored routines, and enhanced safety protocols. Care support includes incontinence care, ambulatory assistance, and full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting tasks. The environment incorporates secured community areas, outdoor walking paths, and building layouts intended to reduce confusion and promote safety for those with memory loss. Additional medical services include diabetes care, routine medication management, and regular access to podiatry. The onsite barber/beauty salon, clubs and community groups, and wellness offerings such as yoga and chair yoga are available to support social engagement and overall well-being. Communication within the facility is provided in English.
Transportation services at St. Martha Villa are available to support both medical and non-medical needs. Complimentary transportation may be arranged for various appointments or outings, while additional transportation can be provided at cost. These services are intended to assist residents in maintaining medical appointments or participating in community activities and errands beyond the facility.
Review summaries for St. Martha Villa present mixed experiences. Many residents and families report positive interactions with caring staff, particularly within the memory care unit, and note a focus on engaging activities and a generally clean, welcoming environment. Strong points include readiness to accommodate feedback, responsive administration, and attention to individual needs. However, there are also accounts describing significant under-staffing, inconsistent care, and safety or hygiene lapses, particularly within the nursing or skilled care areas. Concerns have also been raised regarding administrative responsiveness, food service, and staff turnover. Reports suggest that experiences at St. Martha Villa can vary considerably between different units or even different floors, making it important for prospective residents and families to directly assess the relevant care areas during their decision-making process.
Costs at this community start at $4,463 and range up to $5,111. The average price in the community is $4,787, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,248. 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.
