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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Slocum, PA
Assisted living costs in Slocum average about $2,875 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 37 communities in Slocum. Our detailed directory has 115 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 Wilkes-Barre, Berwick and Kingston.
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My mother has been a resident at Heritage Hill Senior Community for nearly a year, and it truly feels like home for her. Before choosing Heritage Hill, we explored several senior living options, but none...
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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5 for all categories. Our total experience with having our mom in Serenity Care was excellent. Our family's experience at Serenity Care Kingston was excellent. The staff was caring, professional and...
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.
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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Mom was very happy there. I just wanted to add, that from [date removed] when she entered TC until she passed in [date removed], she needed to go into NH rehab facilities a few times for extra therapy, and...
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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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, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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...
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.
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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We chose North Penn Manor because they had a good rating, the price was good, and she has been here over a year and they answer all of our questions and call whenever we have issues. They seem to take 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.
North Penn Manor is a senior living community located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Wilkes-Barre is home to just over 564,000 people, and is a bustling city in Luzerne County. Residents in this area will enjoy great stores, lots of shopping and restaurants, sporting events and other activities they can...
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This is a wonderful place. My grandmother was a resident here for quite awhile. The dietary department was fantastic. A girl named [name removed] was extremely helpful and did a great job. Would highly...
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.
Located in 'The Diamond City' of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Riverview Ridge Senior Living Community offers the best of city living in a beautiful and rural home. Our community is located on the banks of the Susquehanna River where residents enjoy resting and relaxing while taking in stunning...
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Very pretty, like a very nice hotel/county club. Staff is exceptional, accommodating and friendly. Residents are very social and welcoming. Very homey.
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.
The Village at Greenbriar is a gated community offering personal care and independent living conveniently located on one site. Our 24hr. personal care staff is available to assist with nutrition, bathing, dressing, personal activities and administering of medications. We provide the assistance...
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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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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.
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...
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
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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.
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...
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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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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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...
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
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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.
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...
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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Our loved one receives good care here and really likes it. She says there's no place like home, but this is a nice place to be if she can't be at home. Because it's smaller, you get a little more...
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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.
Distinctive personal care in a warm family environment staffed by competent and knowledgeable caregivers. ?Established in 1994 ?Centrally located ?Licensed by the State of Pennsylvania ?Twenty-four-hour management by licensed staff ?Respite/Short Term care
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.
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 Slocum, PA
The average cost of senior living in Slocum is $2,875 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Columbus, PA with an average of $2,715 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Slocum, PA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Slocum, PA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Slocum, PA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Slocum
Recent reviews for assisted living in Slocum
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
Serenity Care Wyoming
5.0
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
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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Slocum review score based on 33 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 26 Slocum assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Slocum 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
Slocum review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Slocum 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 33 reviews of 26 Slocum assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Slocum 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.Slocum, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Meals & dining
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Slocum assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Slocum assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Slocum, 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 Slocum 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 Slocum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Slocum, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Slocum 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 Slocum Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Slocum, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Slocum 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 Slocum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Slocum, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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14%
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Availability of select dining options in Slocum 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 Slocum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Slocum, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.2%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Slocum 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 Slocum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Slocum, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Slocum
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 Slocum protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Hill Senior Community, Serenity Care Kingston and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Slocum, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 37 assisted living facilities near Slocum, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Slocum, Pennsylvania are Heritage Hill Senior Community and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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