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St. Martha Villa

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490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

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4 star
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All of the answers are a 5. I am very pleased with them. What we like the most about the community is all the activities they have to offer are wonderful and the friendliness of the staff

About the facility
St. Martha Villa

At St. Martha Villa, we provide the conveniences and care of senior living in a Catholic faith-centered environment. Our higher purpose-built community provides safety and security, as every facet of the community is designed to cater to the specialized needs of senior residents. With our welcoming, well-manicured, and beautiful grounds, along with our convenient services, you are sure to feel at home here. Contact an advisor today and see what we can do for you.

Community Amenities and Services

We pride ourselves on offering multiple levels of care so residents can age in place with everything they need. You will find that daily mass is easy to attend in our on-site chapel. In our restaurant-inspired dining room we serve nutritious meals, where we can create specialized means for specific dietary restrictions. We have scheduled activities and entertainment, and a variety of personal services that we offer to residents. You will also have access to an array of support services from qualified and professional staff of caregivers. Services include incontinence care for bladder-related and bowel-related symptoms.

Living Options and Amenities

Our community offers many styles of private and semi-private units. Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms offer wheelchair-accessible showers. Units offer private patios and emergency call services. Our complex...

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Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

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St. Martha Villa

490 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

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9.5
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Veteran & Employee Discounts

Provides discounts to veterans, teachers and employees of certain companies.

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Care types offered

4

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments

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2

Assisted Living, Independent Living

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3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

2

Assisted Living, Memory Care

Amenities
at St. Martha Villa

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Gluten-free
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Full kitchen
  • Air Conditioned
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Outside Patio
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Barber Shop
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center
  • Golf Course or Putting Green

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Dances
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Bible Study Group
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Catholic Services
  • Activities On-site
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Well Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Wii Bowling
  • Happy Hour
  • Cooking Classes
  • Art Classes
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Gardening Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Intergenerational Programs

Reviews

for St. Martha Villa

9.5Review score52 reviews
9.5
Review score
52 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
2%
2 star
8%
1 star
10%
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9.3
Review score112 reviews2 communities
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A Place for Mom has scored St. Martha Villa with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, St. Martha Villa has 52 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
Overall Experience
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
3.9
Activities
3.9
Value for Cost
4.2
A Place for Mom has scored St. Martha Villa with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, St. Martha Villa has 52 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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9.3
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
November 21, 2025
2.0
Verified Review
Leaves much to be desired.
Martha's leaves much to be desired. The staff undergoes constant turnover which is concerning. The food service is very lacking. I haven't gone to dinner in over 4 months. There have been some changes and I've been told that it has improved somewhat. There is nearly no information sharing. We are usually kept in the dark. Not good. I would not recommend this place
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 7, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
Friendly staff
All of the answers are a 5. I am very pleased with them. What we like the most about the community is all the activities they have to offer are wonderful and the friendliness of the staff
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Janet
Assisted Living
October 3, 2025
5.0
Outstanding
[name removed] is the activity assistant. She is compassionate with the residents. [name removed] arts and crafts and planned activities are outstanding. The residents seem to love her and she adores them. [name removed] is authentic.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 23, 2025
4.0
Verified Review
Overall, nice caring community
Activities - but I don't know about all of them, so this is hard for me to answer. They could improve on the scent on the 1st floor of the independent living area (smells like cat urine...pets are allowed, so I suspect it is coming from one of the apartments on that floor). The food is decent, but maybe add some pizazz. They keep good track of my mom and I have been with her when they call to check in and ask how she is doing. I believe that is a daily call they make, but it is comforting to know they check in regularly with each resident. It really is a good value for the money.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 5, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
A caring family member could be used
If needing assistance you can talk to the admissions manager or the director. The main desk personnel have been very helpful also.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 9, 2025
4.0
Verified Review
Review for St. Martha Villa
My mom has been there for a year now in memory care. It's not bright and shiny new like [community removed], but it's more welcoming and less sterile feeling. More like a home with each having their own room plus common areas. Four short halls in a square with an open garden area in the center let those who wander do so safely. Staff had some changes last year but new staff settled in well. As with all facilities, it helps to visit regularly, and I am there every week or two
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Anthony L - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 26, 2025
5.0
Verified Review
Memory Care - Peace of mind for your parent!
No question that it's a solid 5 on every one of the 8 categories above and my two sisters would also agree! Memory Care Staff very kind, friendly and professional!! The director and other senior leadership always available to address [name removed] and concerns!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Response from St. Martha Villa
March 28, 2025
We are so grateful that you took the time to leave a review. Reviews like these enable us to help so many more people who trust the opinions that others choose to share. Thank you! 
Lora C - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 5, 2024
4.0
Great place for my mother!
My mother is very happy at St Martha’s and has made some new friends. She enjoys doing some of the activities as well. The food is her only complaint, but she loves being served and not having to cook for herself, so overall, she is very content.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Response from St. Martha Villa
December 16, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Lora! We’ll be passing along your kind message to the team. Kind words like yours are the motivation we need to keep providing exceptional service!
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 13, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
St. Martha Villa review
We think St Martha's is the best of the best, and we would recommend St. Martha Villa to others. I'd like to specifically recognize [name removed] although I'm positive I'm spelling her name wrong. She's a server in the main dining area and was always so thoughtful and patient
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 4, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Our families experience
Honestly I would rate all 5. My mother seems to really like it there and has made friends. Her health seems much better and she is more active. So overall I am happy and I would recommend St. Martha Villa to other families who may need them for their loved ones.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anthony - Family/friend
Memory Care
October 1, 2024
5.0
The Right Place for Mom!
The staff in the memory care at St Martha’s has been the right place for mom! Since [date removed] she has made friends and all health aides are professional, thoughtful and very kind to my mom even dialing my mom’s cell phone so my two sisters and I long with our aunt my mom’s sister can talk with her weekly!!! I would recommend anyone needing a memory care unit for their mom or dad take a visit and speak with [name removed] or [name removed]!!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 16, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Our families experience
What we like the most about St. Martha Villa is the staff. The yare attentive and know everyone's name, even on the independent living side. St. Martha's was just the right place for my mom at that point in her life.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 16, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Definitely recommended
I definitely would recommend this facility to others. Most of the staff are friendly and helpful. More times than not, my Mom does not care for the dinner provided, but I believe they are working to improve the meals.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
2
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
March 28, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
fine for non combative dementia patients
We only utilized their memory care unit. I felt the staff and hands on care were very good. My husband passed away in early January. Had he not, we were going to move him to a strictly memory care facility. I don't believe Martha's is staffed or prepared to care for a combative patients, which unfortunately he was.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4
Activities
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
February 29, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
My Experience
1. Overall experience (4.5) 2. Cleanliness (5 Excellent. Her room is clean and tidied, and her laundry is always clean.) 3. Friendliness of staff. (4.5 We have only had a single negative staff experience in 8 months.) 4. Quality of care.(5 Nursing pays attention to her. In particular, the evening nursing staff has been fantastic with her.) 5. Meals/Dining. (3.5 Not negative or positive.) 6. Activities.(5 My mom was not a "doer" before dementia and dementia has made her an even tougher sell to get involved. I would like to tell you though that my mom was an organist and pianist before dementia robbed her of those things and the admission person, [name removed], worked and got a piano placed on the unit to try and engage my mom and one of the nurses brought in sheet music from home. They really have tried.) 7. Value for Cost. (4...You know, care is expensive no matter what, and PA laws don't make it easy, but I still believed that St. Martha's was the best choice given my mom's financial circumstances.)
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Jane - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 20, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Review for St. Martha Villa
I was recommended by A Place for Mom. My family members that have visited were very pleased with the facility.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Staff
5
Sandy K - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 11, 2023
2.0
Family Response to St. Martha's
St. Martha's struggles with staffing shortages, hiring and delivery of services from an overworked staff. It is impossible for family to get information on their loved ones as phone message boxes are full. St Martha's fails to communicate to family members by newsletter or will simply send an e-mail when a virus emerges. Dining can be another obstacle as many times they do not have enough wait staff to serve or they do not show up. Food shortages can occur and maybe poorly made. Transportation while advertised rarely exists for shopping or medical appointments.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
2
Care Services
2
Activities
2
Staff
2
Meals & Dining
2
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 6, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Would recommend
The staff are very friendly but they are also very busy as well. Overall I would recommend St. Martha Villa to others looking.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Charlene - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 23, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
Recommend
No place is perfect. We have faced a few bumps but all in all I can't find anything truly negative to say. They have good staff and great care. I find them to be very attentive to the families. They respond quickly to emails and address all concerns in a timely manner. They hosted a thanksgiving gathering and Christmas gathering for families of the residents and took time out to speak to us during the celebrations. They also call each resident by their names even the dinning staff make it a personal experience
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Response from St. Martha Villa
December 26, 2022
Thank you so much for leaving us this positive comment! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with the world. Thanks again!
anonymous - Family/friend
Memory Care
November 23, 2022
4.0
St. Martha Villa Review
We had a good experience at St. Martha Villa. They provide more quality and quantity of memory care activities than other places. The food is very good. The room sizes in memory care are large and they are private rooms.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Response from St. Martha Villa
November 29, 2022
Our entire team thanks you for your praise! We take so much pride in providing an exceptional experience, and hearing feedback like yours reaffirms our devotion to this standard of care. We thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts!
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