About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pocono Heights, PA

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Assisted living costs in Pocono Heights average about $5,645 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 238 communities in Pocono Heights. Our detailed directory has 4274 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.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Pocono, Newton and Wind Gap.

Pocono Heights Assisted Living Facilities | 4274 Reviews

Showing 210 communities
Last Updated: 1/8/26
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of The Avalon at Hillsborough
5 star
25%
4 star
25%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
When I had to move my parents from Philadelphia 5 years ago to the Hillsborough area, my wife and I spoke with friends and toured several of the assisted living facilities in the area. They ended up at the...
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 Avalon at Hillsborough is Bridgeway Senior Healthcare's newest Assisted Living Residence, having opened in October 2006. We are affiliated with Bridgeway Care Center are a part of the Bridgeway Senior Healthcare continuum of services.    From the moment you walk through our...
Photo of Tamaqua Hi Rise Apartments
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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
Photo of United Methodist Communities At Covenant Place
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.
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The Cliffs is simply put peerless! Its 5 stars due to the exceptional staff who are so dedicated to what they do(care for our most cherished,MOM). The job they do is just so amazing, the personal care is at...
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.
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.
See details
Photo of Windmere
1919 Photos available
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.
The Holland Christian Home was founded over 125 years ago to address all of these needs and more. Holland Christian Home has served older adults (75 years and over) in northern New Jersey.As a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), our multiple levels of care look after residents...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of assisted living in Pocono Heights, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pocono Heights is $5,645 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Side, PA with an average of $2,791 per month.

Assisted living costs in Pocono Heights, PA, vs. nearby cities

Pocono Heights, PA
$5,645/mo

Assisted living costs in Pocono Heights, PA, vs. state and national averages

Pocono Heights, PA
$5,645/mo
U.S. national average
$4,796/mo

Assisted living costs in Pocono Heights, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,645/mo
$6,618/mo

Assisted living costs in Pocono Heights, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,340/mo
Studio
$6,694/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,382/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,094/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,540/mo

Senior living costs in Pocono Heights 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: Pocono Heights, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typePocono Heights, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,645/mo$4,470/mo$4,796/mo
Memory Care$6,618/mo$5,477/mo$5,557/mo
Independent Living$5,846/mo$4,363/mo$4,191/mo
Assisted Living
Pocono Heights, PA:$5,645/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,470/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
Memory Care
Pocono Heights, PA:$6,618/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,477/mo
U.S.:$5,557/mo
Independent Living
Pocono Heights, PA:$5,846/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,363/mo
U.S.:$4,191/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Assisted living costs in Pocono Heights, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pocono Heights 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.

Pocono Heights, PAPA stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Pocono Heights, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pocono Heights 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
Pocono Heights, PA$4,584/mo$4,405/mo+4.1%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Pocono Heights, PA
2024 average cost:$4,584/mo
2023 average cost:$4,405/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pocono Heights, 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 Pocono Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pocono Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pocono Heights

Promenade at Tuxedo Place in Tuxedo Park, NY

4.3
Activities are abundant. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'm not sure that the nursing side of things are up to par though. My mom became ill and I felt as though they were really just blaming her age for her issues and did not notice the drastic changes in her. The doctor was not readily ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

Lakeside Residential Care Home Inc. in Oak Ridge, NJ

4.0
Under new ownership, the changes are noticeable almost immediately. substantial upgrades and repairs made on the building in the last few months since new owners took control. New roof, bathrooms installed, painting and landscaping to name a few. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Nice ...
Read more

Pocono Heights review score based on 989 family reviews

8.2
Review score210 facilities989 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 989 reviews of 210 Pocono Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pocono Heights 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

Pocono Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Pocono Heights, PA210 facilities
6.8
6.8

Review subcategories for Pocono Heights 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 989 reviews of 210 Pocono Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pocono Heights 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.
Pocono Heights, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.7
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Pocono Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pocono Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pocono Heights, 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 Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pocono Heights, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.6%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.8%
52.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pocono Heights, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.6%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.2%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11%
13.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pocono Heights, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.4%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.5%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pocono Heights, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
39%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Pocono Heights 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 Pocono Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pocono Heights, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
49%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.4%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Pocono Heights

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 Pocono Heights protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Brookdale Wayne AL/MC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pocono Heights, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 238 assisted living facilities near Pocono Heights, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Pocono Heights, Pennsylvania are Twin Cedar Senior Living, Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Atria Bethlehem. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top