Last verified: October 2026 against the PA DHS Human Services Provider Directory.
Is St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living a licensed personal care home in Downingtown?
Yes. St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living at 490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services as a Personal Care Home, license number 141080, for 135 residents, including a 35-bed Secure Dementia Care Unit for dementia care.
| State agency | Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) — 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 |
|---|---|
| License number | 141080 |
| License category | Personal Care Home |
| Status | Licensed · license type: Full |
| Licensed capacity (beds) | 135 |
| Secure Dementia Care Unit | 35 beds |
| Current certificate | August 1, 2026 to August 1, 2027 |
| Inspection summaries posted | 37 (latest May 11, 2026) |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | None reported in the DHS directory (full license, no revocation or appeal) |
| Licensee | 470 MANOR OPERATING LLC · For-profit |
| Address / phone | 490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335 · (610) 873-5300 |
| State record | Inspection history · Certificates |
What do DHS inspection records show for St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living?
DHS has posted 37 Licensing Inspection Summaries for St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living, the most recent dated May 11, 2026; 12 of them since January 2023, against a Chester County median of 8.
Each summary lists any violations and the plan of correction. Open the latest summary (PDF) or ask the home to show you the copy it must post on site.
How does St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living compare with other homes in Chester County?
St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living ranks number 2 by licensed capacity among the 50 DHS-licensed homes in Chester County, where the median home has 82.5 beds and 27 homes run a secured dementia unit.
Other licensed homes in Downingtown: Simpson Meadows.
How much does St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living cost?
Pennsylvania does not publish prices for individual homes; typical Greater Philadelphia assisted living runs $4,800–$6,900/mo in 2026, so ask St. Martha Villa for Independent & Retirement Living for its written fee schedule and resident contract.
Before you tour, read our tour question checklist and ask the home for its latest posted inspection summary. Concerns go to the DHS complaint line, 1-877-401-8835.
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