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Assisted living costs in East Ararat average about $3,123 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 74 communities in East Ararat. Our detailed directory has 783 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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When we looked for a new home for mom my husband, mom and I looked at many places. When we toured Highland Park we knew this was the perfect place. Mom has lived here now going on a year. Everyday is...
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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.
Highland Park Senior Living is a brand new senior living Community that has been open since December of 2015. Highland Park is local family owned community that offers the best in senior care in the Wyoming Valley area. Our community is located in Wilkes Barre Township, minutes from local...
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My sister and her husband have been living at Plymouth Manor for over a year. I can not say enough good words about the staff, and the kind care that my family members have received. The staff has always...
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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.
Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center is a 40 bed personal care home located in Plymouth, PA. Unlike national or regional operators, our owner is present daily and our occupancy rate is amongst the highest in Luzerne County, PA because of our dedicated staff and management. Providing three...
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Initially, my uncle was moved to Hampshire House by a skilled nursing facility. While suffering from dementia, he was able to absolutely thrive at the Hampshire House. They ensured he was safe, medicated 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.
When you need a home away from home, you will find a warm welcome at Hampshire House. Here, your quality of life will be enhanced in a gracious setting staffed with compassionate, skilled personnel, providing individual assistance to allow independence and carefree living.Hampshire House will...
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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.
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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.
Welcome Home!Mallard Meadows offers a full array of services for those who demand comfort with their "good taste". A fine home is a source of happiness..."and one can't help but to be..." satisfied with the safety, peace of mind, and warm nuances of comfort waiting around every corner. Our team...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in East Ararat, PA

The average cost of senior living in East Ararat is $3,123 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarks Summit, PA with an average of $2,985 per month.

Assisted living costs in East Ararat, PA, vs. nearby cities

East Ararat, PA
$3,123/mo
$3,207/mo

Assisted living costs in East Ararat, PA, vs. state and national averages

East Ararat, PA
$3,123/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

Assisted living costs in East Ararat, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,123/mo
$5,315/mo

Assisted living costs in East Ararat, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,581/mo
Studio
$5,081/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,847/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,475/mo

Senior living costs in East Ararat vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Ararat, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Ararat, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,123/mo$4,440/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,315/mo$5,443/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,545/mo$4,353/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
East Ararat, PA:$3,123/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
East Ararat, PA:$5,315/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,443/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
East Ararat, PA:$3,545/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Assisted living costs in East Ararat, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in East Ararat and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in East Ararat, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in East Ararat have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Ararat, PA$4,316/mo$4,086/mo+5.6%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
East Ararat, PA
2024 average cost:$4,316/mo
2023 average cost:$4,086/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Ararat, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in East Ararat

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Ararat

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

the Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

Highland Park Senior Living in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

4.0
My mother is in the memory care portion of this community. So far everything is working out pretty well. I feel she is, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are very friendly when I visit. They provide nice meals for the residents. They could offer more activities in the memory ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews highlight the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Brookdale Castle Gardens, and Briarwood Senior Living, where residents and their families have formed long-term relationships with the community ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Throughout the reviews, residents express their enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. For example, at Belle Reve Senior Living Community, staff members organize weekly bingo and paintin ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces, whether it's in their private rooms or common areas. Communities like Clarks Summit Senior Living and Briarwood Senior Living have been praised for their updated bathrooms and high-end furniture.
Customized care plans. Families have shared that the personalized care plans for their loved ones have made a significant difference in their overall satisfaction with the community. At Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, staff members work closely with residents and their families to ensure their specific n ...
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Excellent communication between families and staff. Reviews consistently mention open and honest communication between families and staff, as seen at Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, where the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually.
Quality and variety in dining offerings. Nutritious and delicious meals are a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Briarwood Senior Living, the chef accommodates individual dietary restrictions and preferences, while Belle Reve Senior Living Community offers a diverse menu with fresh fruit and ve ...
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East Ararat review score based on 217 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 217 reviews of 63 East Ararat assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Ararat 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

East Ararat review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
East Ararat, PA63 facilities
8.1
Union Dale, PA73 facilities
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Review subcategories for East Ararat 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 217 reviews of 63 East Ararat assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Ararat 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.
East Ararat, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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East Ararat assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Ararat assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Ararat, 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 East Ararat 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 East Ararat that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Ararat, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.2%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Ararat 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 East Ararat Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Ararat, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Ararat 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 East Ararat partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Ararat, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in East Ararat 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 East Ararat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Ararat, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Ararat 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 East Ararat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Ararat, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Ararat

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in East Ararat protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Twin Cedar Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near East Ararat, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 74 assisted living facilities near East Ararat, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in East Ararat, Pennsylvania are Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Brookdale Castle Gardens. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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