Data as of October 28, 2026 (PA DHS) and October 1, 2026 (CMS)
How many licensed senior care homes are in Rochester, PA?
Rochester (Beaver County) has 2 licensed personal care homes and 0 assisted living residences on the Pennsylvania DHS roster as of October 28, 2026, licensed for 113 residents between them, plus 1 CMS-certified nursing home with 119 certified beds.
| Rochester at a glance | Rochester | All of Beaver County |
|---|---|---|
| Personal care homes | 2 | 12 |
| Assisted living residences | 0 | 0 |
| Licensed PCH/ALR beds | 113 (13% of county) | 868 |
| Secured dementia units | 0 (0 beds) | 3 (77 beds) |
| Nursing homes (CMS) | 1 | 6 |
| Hospice / home health offices | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 |
Which personal care homes and assisted living residences are licensed in Rochester?
The largest licensed home in Rochester is The Villas at Rochester (105 beds) and the smallest is Passavant Memorial Homes Kohler Hall (8 beds); the newest DHS inspection report among them is dated May 7, 2026 for The Villas at Rochester. Every home listed in Rochester holds a full license.
| Home | License type | Licensed beds | Dementia unit | License # / status | License expires | Latest DHS inspection | Reports since 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passavant Memorial Homes Kohler Hall 641 Reno Street, 15074 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 8 | No unit | 449770 Full · Licensed | September 18, 2027 | April 20, 2026 | 3 |
| The Villas at Rochester 174 Virginia Avenue, 15074 | PCH (Ch. 2600) | 105 | No unit | 452790 Full · Licensed | July 1, 2027 | May 7, 2026 | 10 |
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Human Services Provider Directory (license, capacity, dementia unit and inspection-report history), data as of October 28, 2026.
Where is secured dementia care closest to Rochester?
No home in Rochester holds a DHS-approved Secure Dementia Care Unit or Special Care Unit. The closest licensed units are Cambridge Village Personal Care Home in Beaver Falls (about 4 miles, 24 secured beds); Celebration Villa of Chippewa in Beaver Falls (about 4 miles, 20 secured beds); Concordia at Villa St. Joseph Personal Care in Baden (about 6 miles, 33 secured beds).
| Nearest unit outside Rochester | Town | Secured beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Village Personal Care Home | Beaver Falls | 24 | ~4 mi |
| Celebration Villa of Chippewa | Beaver Falls | 20 | ~4 mi |
| Concordia at Villa St. Joseph Personal Care | Baden | 33 | ~6 mi |
| Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods | Cranberry Township | 41 | ~9 mi |
| Sherwood Oaks | Cranberry Township | 30 | ~9 mi |
Which nursing homes serve Rochester, and how does CMS rate them?
Rochester has 1 CMS-certified nursing home: Rochester Residence and Care Center (119 beds, CMS overall Not rated).
| Nursing home | Town | Certified beds | CMS overall rating | CMS health inspection | CMS staffing | Last standard survey | Health deficiencies | CMS # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Residence and Care Center 174 Virginia Avenue, 15074 | Rochester | 119 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | July 10, 2026 | 23 | 395751 |
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog – Nursing Home Provider Information, data as of October 1, 2026. Star ratings shown are the official CMS Five-Star ratings.
Which hospice and home health agencies have offices in or near Rochester?
No hospice or home health agency lists an office in Rochester, which matters less than it sounds because agencies travel to the patient. The nearest offices are Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh in Beaver; Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic in Cranberry Township; At Home Nursing and Therapy Services LLC in Zelienople; Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. in Zelienople.
How does Rochester compare with nearby towns for senior care?
Within about 13 miles of Rochester, the nearby town with the most licensed personal care and assisted living beds is Beaver Falls (304 beds); Beaver is about 1 miles away, Beaver Falls is about 4 miles away, Cranberry Township is about 9 miles away.
| Town | County | Distance | Licensed homes | Beds | Dementia beds | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | Beaver | ~1 mi | 1 | 83 | 0 | 1 |
| Beaver Falls | Beaver | ~4 mi | 3 | 304 | 44 | 2 |
| Cranberry Township | Butler | ~9 mi | 2 | 192 | 71 | 2 |
| Zelienople | Butler | ~10 mi | 2 | 232 | 32 | 1 |
| Warrendale | Allegheny | ~12 mi | 1 | 143 | 29 | 0 |
| Sewickley | Allegheny | ~13 mi | 2 | 164 | 0 | 1 |
Who helps older adults in Rochester find services or report a problem?
Older adults in Rochester are served by the Beaver County Office on Aging (724-847-2262 or 888-548-2262), which runs care management, OPTIONS in-home services and protective services; report suspected abuse at 724-775-1786 or 800-490-8505 (24/7). The LIFE program in Beaver County is offered by LIFE Beaver County (Viecare), Aliquippa ((724) 378-5400).
Heritage Valley Health System serves Beaver County.
What does assisted living cost in Rochester, PA?
CareScout's 2025 survey stops at the state line, not the town line: $6,352 a month is the Pennsylvania median for assisted living and $11,954 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Homes in Rochester set their own rates, so compare written quotes rather than any Rochester average you see online.
Pennsylvania cost medians and how families pay →
Personal care homes vs. assisted living residences in Rochester
| Personal care homes | Assisted living residences | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed in Rochester | 2 | 0 |
| Total licensed beds | 113 | 0 |
| Median beds per home | 56.5 | 0 |
| Homes with a dementia unit | 0 | 0 |
| Provisional licenses | 0 | 0 |
