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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Old Forge, PA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Old Forge, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Old Forge or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Old Forge.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Old Forge for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 22 assisted living facilities in the Old Forge area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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The staff welcomed you as family. Very kind & professional. Would highly recommend this facility. They are also remodeling the whole building. New furniture, paint etc. While the other places were good,...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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When our Mom wasn't able to stay in her own home anymore, we were so fortunate to find The Gardens of Green Ridge! She has been here for 2 years now and everyone treats her very kindly and respectfully. They...
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.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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9.4
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21 reviews
Everyone is very helpful and friendly. I would rate the meals a 5 on a scale of 1-10. Outdoor space is very nice. Need a better covered area for smokers. Activities are plenty and have some really good...
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.
Clarks Summit Senior Living is proudly owned by Five Star Quality Care. For the past 20 years our friendly and caring staff are available to assist residents 24/7. Located in the prestigious Abington's across from the Scranton Country Club. Our community's interior features beautiful woodwork and...
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21 reviews
What our family likes the most about the Willowbrook Place is the personal attention the staff members give. Also being boutique were the two biggest pluses. Based on the experience we have had so far, we...
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.
Willowbrook Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community which offers high quality senior living in the borough of Clarks Summit in the northeastern mountains of Pennsylvania. Our historical town boasts homes from the early 1800s, an abundance of outdoor recreational activities and has plenty of...
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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
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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I had a family friend who lived here until health issues led him elsewhere. However, I still visit the staff occasionally to bring treats and say hi. There are wonderful people here. The place needs some tlc...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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8.0
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14 reviews
We like the facility, mom's studio with 3 closets, big shower and the attentive staff. And attentive administration! Based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Conveniently tucked in the sheltering pines is a breath of fresh air. The Pines at Clarks Summit Senior Living, a personal care facility like no other. When it comes time to look for that extra sense of security for your loved one, The Pines is the ideal place. From personal care to Memory...
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9 reviews
We were extremely happy with the entire experience. They worked very hard to keep mom engaged and active. Everyone was extremely pleasant. It felt nothing like an old folks home!
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.
When the time comes that living alone is becoming a problem for you or a loved one-assisted living at Elan Gardens may be just the answer. Elan Gardens offers the best of both worlds with private apartment suites and every service imaginable right at your finger tips. Dedicated to offering 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Old Forge, PA
The average cost of senior living in Old Forge is $2,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moosic, PA with an average of $2,869 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Old Forge, PA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Old Forge, PA by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Old Forge
Recent reviews for assisted living in Old Forge
Serenity Care Kingston
5.0
Thank you so much for referring us to Serenity Care. It was a perfect for for my mother in law. She had wonderful care and made many friends. Activities every day kept her involved and the staff was professional and amazing. They went over and above to provide quality care in a beautiful ...
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Willowbrook Place in Clarks Summit, PA
5.0
My mom is happy at Willowbrook Place and her children see the results. She is well cared for at this facility and the staff here are wonderful. I would definitely recommend Willowbrook Place to others. My one suggestion for visiting a facility is making sure that you see some of the residents. ...
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The Gardens of Green Ridge in Scranton, PA
5.0
I live here at The Gardens of Green Ridge and I am very happy here. They care about me and are very helpful. The girls in activities are wonderful. They are always there to play a game with me and others. It feels like home!
Old Forge review score based on 40 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 19 Old Forge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Old Forge 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
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Review subcategories for Old Forge 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 40 reviews of 19 Old Forge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Old Forge 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.Old Forge, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.8
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.6
4.1
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Old Forge assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Forge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Forge, 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 Old Forge 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 Old Forge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Old Forge, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.8%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.4%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Old Forge 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 Old Forge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Old Forge, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Forge 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 Old Forge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Forge, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Forge 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 Old Forge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Forge, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
34.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Forge 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 Old Forge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Forge, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
5.3%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Old Forge
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 Old Forge protect seniors.
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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Briarwood Senior Living and Clarks Summit Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Old Forge, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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