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Assisted living costs in Lower Askam average about $4,409 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 134 communities in Lower Askam. Our detailed directory has 1784 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Kingston.

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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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.
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.
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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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
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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.
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.
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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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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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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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.
Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
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Even though the building is about 20 years old, when you first walk in you would think it was built last year! The place is immaculate. The woman who works there is great. They have a good amount of...
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.
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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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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I was very impressed with the staff at Wesley. They are attentive to the residents, and extremely nice in their attitude. They quickly identified some issues with my mother after we moved her to the secure...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor provides worry-free assisted living and dementia care, with a full range of amenities that enhance daily living. And, with our location in the magnificently scenic Pocono Mountains, Wesley Enhanced Living at Chestnut Hill Manor has a desirable...
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My mother has been with Mrs. Bush's almost 6 years. During that time the staff has treated with much love and kindness. As with any organization, there is a turn over of staff, but the changes have not...
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Lower Askam, PA

The average cost of senior living in Lower Askam is $4,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Warrior Run, PA with an average of $4,409 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lower Askam, PA, vs. state and national averages

Lower Askam, PA
$4,409/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Lower Askam, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,409/mo
$6,290/mo

Assisted living costs in Lower Askam, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,747/mo
Studio
$3,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,724/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,742/mo

Senior living costs in Lower Askam 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: Lower Askam, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLower Askam, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,409/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,290/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,565/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lower Askam, PA:$4,409/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lower Askam, PA:$6,290/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lower Askam, PA:$2,565/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lower Askam, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lower Askam 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 Lower Askam, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lower Askam 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 average 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
Lower Askam, PA$4,529/mo$4,440/mo+2.0%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Lower Askam, PA
2024 average cost:$4,529/mo
2023 average cost:$4,440/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lower Askam, 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 Lower Askam.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lower Askam

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lower Askam

Liza's House in Danielsville, PA

4.3
Pro Food is nutritious and prepared and served to please individuals...very accommodating for food and beverages. Welcoming environment Staff tends to be very pleasant and seem to care about the residents. Staff seems to know the residents. Staff members respond when concerns are brought to ...
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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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Nottingham Village in Northumberland, PA

5.0
I am very impressed with this center. It is beautiful with much to offer. The care is excellent. The nursing staff is wonderful. The aides do a great job and the activity director keeps it entertaining. The dining room is so elegant and the kitchen personal offer a fabulous menu to choose from. ...
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Lower Askam review score based on 307 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 307 reviews of 134 Lower Askam assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lower Askam 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

Lower Askam review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Lower Askam, PA134 facilities
8.0
Penn Forest, PA189 facilities
8.4
Bloomsburg, PA112 facilities

Review subcategories for Lower Askam 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 307 reviews of 134 Lower Askam assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lower Askam 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.
Lower Askam, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
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Lower Askam assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lower Askam assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lower Askam, 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 Lower Askam 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 Lower Askam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lower Askam, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lower Askam 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 Lower Askam Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lower Askam, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lower Askam 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 Lower Askam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lower Askam, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lower Askam 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 Lower Askam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lower Askam, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lower Askam 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 Lower Askam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lower Askam, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
35.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
18.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lower Askam

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 Lower Askam protect seniors.
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Heritage Hill Senior Community, The Gardens of Green Ridge and Riverton Enhanced Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lower Askam, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 134 assisted living facilities near Lower Askam, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Lower Askam, Pennsylvania is Whitehall Manor. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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