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Assisted living costs in Drums average about $3,100 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 14 communities in Drums. Our detailed directory has 187 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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My mother has been a resident at Heritage Hill Senior Community for nearly a year, and it truly feels like home for her. Before choosing Heritage Hill, we explored several senior living options, but none...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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I have seen many assisted living facilities and when you walk in the door to Maple Shade Meadows you can just feel the vibe of kindness. There is a large staff that is on top of everything. I’m relieved Mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....
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We are very pleased with this community, and we are very pleased with the care services they provided. They inform us immediately if something happens to our loved one, the communication is great. We have...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward to you experiencing our community without having to leave your home!Celebration Villa of Berwick offers...
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At Fritzingertown Senior Living Center they take really good care of mom. Their communication is outstanding. The staff tell us when anything happens. They have called right away when mom falls. They notify...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Nestled in beautiful Butler Valley, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community offers the finest in Assisted and Independent Living in charming studios and one bedroom suites. Our Evergreen Residence is dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's and...
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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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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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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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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Our loved one receives good care here and really likes it. She says there's no place like home, but this is a nice place to be if she can't be at home. Because it's smaller, you get a little more...
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.
Distinctive personal care in a warm family environment staffed by competent and knowledgeable caregivers. ?Established in 1994 ?Centrally located ?Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania ?Twenty-four-hour management by licensed staff ?Respite/Short Term care
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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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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Overall our experience with Edgemont Lodge was a very good one. The staff here is very attentive, friendly, and respectful towards the residents. The facility itself is always kept very clean and nice...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
It is our philosophy at Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living/Personal Care Home to promote independence through self-determination. Our residents receive individual attention to their specific needs with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Our foremost concern at Edgemont is the comfort, health and...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Drums, PA

The average cost of senior living in Drums is $3,100 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 Drums, PA vs. nearby cities

Drums, PA
$3,100/mo
$3,095/mo

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

Drums, PA
$3,100/mo
U.S. national average
$4,652/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,100/mo
$5,077/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,018/mo
Studio
$4,204/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,739/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Drums over time

Drums, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Drums, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Drums.

What families are saying about assisted living in Drums

Recent reviews for assisted living in Drums

The Palmerton

4.0
The Palmerton community is very nice and welcoming for seniors that can get around well. However for higher level of care such as level E that my father had, I would not recommend it there. This is due to lack of responsiveness and follow thru of nursing staff.

Serenity Care Wyoming

5.0
Serenity Care has been all good. She loves the food, staff, and the people have been really nice. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families

The Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA

4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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Drums review score based on 55 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 14 Drums assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Drums 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

Drums review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Drums, PA14 facilities
8.7
West Hazleton, PA20 facilities
9.6
Hazleton, PA12 facilities

Review subcategories for Drums 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 55 reviews of 14 Drums assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Drums 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.
Drums, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.1
Value for cost*
4.5
4.1
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Drums assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drums assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drums, 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 Drums 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 Drums that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Drums, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Drums 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 Drums Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Drums, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drums 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 Drums partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drums, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Drums 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 Drums communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drums, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drums 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 Drums offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drums, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Drums

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 Drums protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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Heritage Hill Senior Community, Serenity Care Kingston and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Drums, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near Drums, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Drums, Pennsylvania are Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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