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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Susquehanna County, PA

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Assisted living costs in Susquehanna County average about $3,063 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 76 communities in Susquehanna County. Our detailed directory has 453 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.

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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.
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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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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, 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Susquehanna County, PA

The average cost of senior living in Susquehanna County is $3,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laceyville, PA with an average of $2,196 per month.

Assisted living costs in Susquehanna County, PA, vs. nearby counties

Susquehanna County, PA
$3,063/mo
$3,106/mo

Assisted living costs in Susquehanna County, PA, vs. state and national averages

Susquehanna County, PA
$3,063/mo
U.S. national average
$4,780/mo

Assisted living costs in Susquehanna County, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,063/mo
$5,370/mo

Assisted living costs in Susquehanna County, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,038/mo
Studio
$4,974/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,869/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,956/mo

Senior living costs in Susquehanna County 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: Susquehanna County, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSusquehanna County, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,063/mo$4,441/mo$4,780/mo
Memory Care$5,370/mo$5,441/mo$5,537/mo
Independent Living$4,036/mo$4,353/mo$4,187/mo
Assisted Living
Susquehanna County, PA:$3,063/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Memory Care
Susquehanna County, PA:$5,370/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,441/mo
U.S.:$5,537/mo
Independent Living
Susquehanna County, PA:$4,036/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,187/mo
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Assisted living costs in Susquehanna County, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Susquehanna County 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Susquehanna County, PA$4,265/mo$3,940/mo+8.2%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Susquehanna County, PA
2024 average cost:$4,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,940/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Susquehanna County, 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 Susquehanna County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Susquehanna County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Susquehanna County

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

Highland Park Senior Living in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

4.0
My mother is in the memory care portion of this community. So far everything is working out pretty well. I feel she is, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are very friendly when I visit. They provide nice meals for the residents. They could offer more activities in the memory ...
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Briarwood Senior Living in Newfoundland, PA

5.0
I toured Briarwood looking for a home for my grandma. I was impressed not only with how clean and nice it was but how curious staff was.

Susquehanna County review score based on 127 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 127 reviews of 64 Susquehanna County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Susquehanna County 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

Susquehanna County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Susquehanna County, PA64 facilities
8.0
Montrose, PA79 facilities
8.8
Hop Bottom, PA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Susquehanna County 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 127 reviews of 64 Susquehanna County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Susquehanna County 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.
Susquehanna County, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Susquehanna County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Susquehanna County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Susquehanna County, 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 Susquehanna County 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 Susquehanna County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Susquehanna County, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Susquehanna County 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 Susquehanna County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Susquehanna County, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Susquehanna County 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 Susquehanna County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Susquehanna County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Susquehanna County 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 Susquehanna County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Susquehanna County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Susquehanna County 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 Susquehanna County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Susquehanna County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.8%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Susquehanna County

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 Susquehanna County 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, Brookdale Castle Gardens and Clarks Summit Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 76 assisted living facilities near Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania is Brookdale Castle Gardens. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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