What Is the Purpose of a Personal Care Facility?
August 26, 2025
Personal care communities are designed to provide just the right level of daily support while helping residents maintain as much independence as possible. Unlike life plan communities or continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), which offer skilled nursing and long-term medical care, personal care communities like The Hickman focus on individualized assistance with activities of daily living, social connection, and overall well-being.
At The Hickman in West Chester, Pennsylvania, we are committed to offering high-quality personal care and memory care services in a warm, inclusive setting. Our goal is to meet each resident’s unique needs through a holistic approach that promotes dignity, independence, and a strong sense of community, guided by our Quaker values.
Our Purpose
The Hickman remains true to its Quaker roots after 130 years of service, and our purpose as a well-established personal care facility is broadly focused.
Providing the Individualized Level of Assistance You Need
Personal care facilities are designed to address your unique level of need without compromising your independence. Whether you are interested in simplifying your life, require more significant assistance, or fall somewhere in between, we provide the level of care you’re looking for.
Ensuring Hassle-Free Health Care
Personal care facilities offer the convenience of simplified health care by partnering with physician groups and by providing regularly scheduled on-site medical appointments, lab services, and therapeutic care that promotes health and well-being.
Fostering Community
Personal care facilities are about much more than simply providing direct care. We recognize how rewarding and enriching the community is, and this is foundational to our services. As a Quaker facility, we value friendship, inclusivity, and compassion, and these shine brightly in all that we do.
Providing the Safety and Comfort of Home
When you’re at The Hickman, you’re home, and we take this to heart. Our personal care facility is your home, and we spare no effort in relation to your comfort, safety, sense of community, and ongoing connections with your family members and loved ones.
Keeping Things Dynamic
Supporting your vibrant lifestyle plays a critical role in personal care, and this involves striking that perfect balance between promoting your independence and providing you with the level of support you require. We maintain a comprehensive calendar of activities that have something to offer everyone, including daily exercise programs, clubs that are led by our residents, and many enriching opportunities to learn and create, according to your interests.
Offering Options
Personal care services are all about options. Our residents are not cookie-cutter versions of one another, and we offer services, activities, care, and living arrangements that honor this fact.
Consider the Benefits of a Standout Pennsylvania Personal Care Facility
The Hickman in Pennsylvania has been providing top-quality personal care for more than a century, and our focus on you as an individual never falters. Our commitment to Quaker values, which are designed to uplift both spirit and mind, shines through in our services, the accommodations we provide, and the community we’ve built. Learn more about what we have to offer by calling us at 484-760-6300 or click here to schedule a tour today.