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Photo of Tiffany Court at Kingston
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55 Floor plans available
9.1
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36 reviews
9.1
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We were please with Tiffany Court, and the overall experience was very good. The cleanliness needs some work. They should change out carpet for other type of flooring that can be easily be washed and. Not...
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.
Nestled right inside The Valley With A Heart, Tiffany Court Senior Living is conveniently located in Kingston, near shopping, restaurants and places of worship. We offer transportation to a variety of local destinations, including doctor's offices, Wyoming Valley Mall and other exciting...
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We are very pleased with this community, and we are very pleased with the care services they provided. They inform us immediately if something happens to our loved one, the communication is great. We have...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward to you experiencing our community without having to leave your home!Celebration Villa of Berwick offers...
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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...
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.
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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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
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.
Fern Wood ManorFern Wood Manor is a senior living community located in Sweet Valley, PA, in Luzerne County, which is considered an unincorporated community. In this small town, residents who enjoy getting out for nature walks and getting in their daily exercise. They can also do their shopping...
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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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At Fritzingertown Senior Living Center they take really good care of mom. Their communication is outstanding. The staff tell us when anything happens. They have called right away when mom falls. They notify...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in beautiful Butler Valley, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community offers the finest in Assisted and Independent Living in charming studios and one bedroom suites. Our Evergreen Residence is dedicated to providing a secure and supportive environment for residents with Alzheimer's and...
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Overall things have gone very well with The Laurels. They really impressed us during the tour, their presentation was excellent. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful and we had no problems at...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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 Laurels Senior Living CommunityThe Laurels Senior Living Community is a senior living community located in Hazleton, PA, in Luzerne County. Hazleton is a small city with about 25,000 people. Residents will enjoy scenic city views and plenty of exercise with lots of parks, stores, shops and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Davis Manor is committed to providing quality, compassionate, and professional services to the Residents entrusted in our care. The staff at Davis Manor is committed to assisting our Residents attain and maintain their highest level of physical, spiritual, and psychosocial functioning for as...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Orangeville Manor Personal
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Shickshinny, PA

The average cost of senior living in Shickshinny is $2,828 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stillwater, PA with an average of $2,531 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shickshinny, PA vs. nearby cities

Shickshinny, PA
$2,828/mo
$2,938/mo

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

Shickshinny, PA
$2,828/mo
U.S. national average
$4,648/mo

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

Assisted Living
$2,828/mo
$4,519/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,346/mo
Studio
$4,106/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Shickshinny over time

Shickshinny, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shickshinny, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Shickshinny

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shickshinny

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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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 Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA

4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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Shickshinny review score based on 25 family reviews

5.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 15 Shickshinny assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shickshinny 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

Shickshinny review score compared against nearby cities

5.7
Shickshinny, PA15 facilities
8.0
New Columbus, PA7 facilities
5.6
Nescopeck, PA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Shickshinny 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 25 reviews of 15 Shickshinny assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shickshinny 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.
Shickshinny, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.3
4.1
Activities
3.3
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Shickshinny assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shickshinny assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shickshinny, 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 Shickshinny 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 Shickshinny that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shickshinny, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shickshinny 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 Shickshinny Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shickshinny, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
40.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shickshinny 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 Shickshinny partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shickshinny, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shickshinny 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 Shickshinny communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shickshinny, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shickshinny 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 Shickshinny offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shickshinny, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
40.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shickshinny

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 Shickshinny protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Hill Senior Community, Serenity Care Kingston and Tiffany Court at Kingston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Shickshinny, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 22 assisted living facilities near Shickshinny, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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