Affordable Senior Living in Kennett Square, PA
Rediscover Your Sense of Living
Join a community of connection rooted in Quaker values and a nonprofit commitment.

A Community That Feels Like Family
Here, you trade the burdens of home maintenance and isolation for a vibrant, worry-free lifestyle that provides appropriate care while championing your independence
We offer compassionate, high-quality care for older adults, guaranteeing a safe and supportive environment so you can focus on living, laughing, and loving every single day.
Our community is uniquely integrated with the charming town of Kennett Square, allowing your social life to extend as far beyond our walls as you would like.

“Great experience. The team is caring, and communication is great!”
– Graceann
Location, Location, Location
Community & Connection in Kennett Square
While every amenity you need is available within the walls of Friends Home, sometimes it’s nice to get out on the town.
Walk out our front door and turn left onto State Street, and just like that, you’re in the heart of historic Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Here, you can:
- Explore local shops
- Eat at the local restaurants
- Get your hair done at the local barber shops or beauty salons
- Check out a book or two at the library
- Get a workout in at the YMCA
The town is full of possibilities waiting to be explored.




A Place to Truly Live, Laugh & Love
Join a community where Friends become family.
Our Continuum of Care
Independent Living
Private, maintenance-free apartments for active residents who desire security and community, but require no daily assistance.
Supportive Independent Living
Independence with the convenience of living in the historic main building, where activities are close by, and levels of care can be adjusted without displacement.
Personal Care
Customized assistance with daily living tasks (e.g., showering, dressing, medication management) delivered with dignity and warmth in our homelike setting.
Skilled Nursing Care
24-hour clinical care provided by licensed nurses in a compassionate environment, ensuring specialized medical attention and comfort.
Integrated Dementia Care
Secure, intimate environment available to residents who thrive in less stimulating environments and are supported by individualized care and Montessori-trained staff.
Respite Stays
Short-term stays (minimum 8 days) available at every care level for recovery or to provide temporary rest and peace of mind for caregivers.

“Personal, loving care for the elderly.”
– S. J. Palumbo

Living at Friends Home
A Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle
Our Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle is a person-centered practice where residents are given the opportunity to:
- know their neighbors
- care for each other
- collaborate with caregivers
- connect to families and outside communities
- maintain independence
We champion your independence by adhering to the Montessori principles of Respect, Independence, and a Prepared Environment.
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