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Assisted living costs in Drakes Creek average about $4,018 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 209 communities in Drakes Creek. Our detailed directory has 2819 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Davis Manor is committed to providing quality, compassionate, and professional services to the Residents entrusted in our care. The staff at Davis Manor is committed to assisting our Residents attain and maintain their highest level of physical, spiritual, and psychosocial functioning for as...
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Overall things have gone very well with The Laurels. They really impressed us during the tour, their presentation was excellent. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful and we had no problems at...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Laurels Senior Living CommunityThe Laurels Senior Living Community is a senior living community located in Hazleton, PA, in Luzerne County. Hazleton is a small city with about 25,000 people. Residents will enjoy scenic city views and plenty of exercise with lots of parks, stores, shops and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For over twenty years we have been proud to present this unique concept in assisted living and independent living for older adults, in a beautiful country setting. It is our aim to provide you with the services and programs you need to maintain independent, dignified living. Our staff is...
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The care provided for my loved one at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has been exceptional. The staff is very friendly and take good care of her needs. The atmosphere is really homey and warm. I have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Weston Senior Living Center at NorthamptonWeston Senior Living Center at Northampton is located in Northampton, Pennsylvania. This lovely and accommodating senior living community is well-paired with the picturesque and historical borough of Northampton. With numerous parks and beautiful wooded...
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Photo of Wind Gap Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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As I reflect on a bustling and boisterous Thanksgiving day with my family (Mom included), many things come to mind - impossibly delicious food, hilarious antics, and special family connections. I can safely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Whether you’re a resident or visitor you’re important to us. Our goal is always to make you feel welcome at our Senior Living Community. Here at The Chandler Estates, we promote an active, elegant, rural and independent lifestyle molded to suit each individual resident. We are “Proud to make a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Brookside Personal Care Home, located in South Sterling, PA is a personal care home committed to providing its residents with a setting where they can continue their independnt lifestyle. We are a 24 bed facility, where residents receive personalized attention by the professional staff who...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Drakes Creek, PA

The average cost of senior living in Drakes Creek is $4,018 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Lake Park, PA with an average of $2,774 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Drakes Creek, PA vs. nearby cities

Drakes Creek, PA
$4,088/mo
$3,209/mo
$2,803/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Drakes Creek, PA vs. the state and national average

Drakes Creek, PA
$4,088/mo
U.S. national average
$4,663/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Drakes Creek vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,088/mo
$5,607/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Drakes Creek, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,138/mo
Studio
$5,743/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,617/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,548/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,310/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Drakes Creek over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Drakes Creek, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Drakes Creek

Recent reviews for assisted living in Drakes Creek

The Villa St Elizabeth in Reading, PA

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Two months ago, my mother was living by herself in a first floor apartment. Things were going pretty good for a while and it took her some time to adjust to the fact that at 72 years old, it was time to retire. She has had 2 major lung surgeries that put her in a rehabilitation hospital for ...
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Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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Bethlehem Manor Senior Living

5.0
We have been very happy with Bethlehem Manor, we would highly recommend them to any family. They are a very caring group of people. Our loved one was nervous her first day but they were so helpful with the transition and made her feel comfortable right away. She now has fit right in and is very ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff in communities like Chestnut Knoll, Amity Place, and Whitehall Manor. Families express appreciation for the long-term relationships that residents and their loved ones have formed with caregivers.
Thoughtfully planned activities and social opportunities. Residents at various communities enjoy a range of specialized activities designed to encourage socialization and keep them engaged. Activities like bingo, museum outings, and gardening classes have been mentioned in reviews for Saucon Valley Manor, The Gardens of Green Ridge, and Celebratio ...
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Individualized care plans. Reviews at communities like Keystone Villa at Douglassville Personal Care, Abode Care of Allentown, and Spring Village at Pocono highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers, who make adjustments to meet residents' unique needs and preferences. This personalized approach helps ensure t ...
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Consistent communication between staff and families. Families value the clear and frequent conversations that community staff members have with loved ones and themselves. At The Gardens of Green Ridge, Saucon Valley Manor, and Mifflin Court, families report that they are kept informed and feel reassured that care needs are being met.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Residents and their families often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces like gardens and walking trails. Reviews for Mira Vie Brookfield, Clarks Summit Senior Living, and Saucon Valley Manor mention the ...
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Home-like atmosphere and sense of community. Throughout the reviews, a warm and welcoming atmosphere stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At communities like The Gardens of Green Ridge, Serenity Care Wyoming, and Atrium of Allentown, residents feel at home and enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow resident ...
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Drakes Creek review score based on 709 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 709 reviews of 179 Drakes Creek assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Drakes Creek review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Drakes Creek review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Drakes Creek, PA179 facilities
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Weatherly, PA10 facilities
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East Side, PA21 facilities

Review subcategories for Drakes Creek assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 709 reviews of 179 Drakes Creek assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Drakes Creek resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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Drakes Creek assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drakes Creek assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drakes Creek, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Drakes Creek assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Drakes Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
53.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.8%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Drakes Creek assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Drakes Creek Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.2%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.9%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drakes Creek assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Drakes Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drakes Creek, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Drakes Creek assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Drakes Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drakes Creek assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Drakes Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Drakes Creek

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Drakes Creek protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Twin Cedar Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Drakes Creek, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 209 assisted living facilities near Drakes Creek, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Drakes Creek, Pennsylvania are The Gardens of Green Ridge, Keystone Villa at Fleetwood and Twin Cedar Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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