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Assisted living costs in Thornhurst average about $4,409 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 141 communities in Thornhurst. Our detailed directory has 2636 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Kingston.

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. 

Thornhurst Assisted Living Facilities | 2636 Reviews

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The owners and staff are very pleasant and helpful. When my parents went to see Pleasant Trees my father was very impressed with the owner's personality. Both my parents chose Pleasant Trees over another...
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.
Pleasant Trees is located in Carbon County’s lush countryside, situated on 5 beautifully landscaped acres at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our philosophy is based on a firm belief that independence is the key to a rewarding and enjoyable life. It is the mission of Pleasant Trees to provide an...
Photo of Wind Gap Manor
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, 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.
Photo of William Penn Apartments
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.
Welcome Home!Mallard Meadows offers a full array of services for those who demand comfort with their "good taste". A fine home is a source of happiness..."and one can't help but to be..." satisfied with the safety, peace of mind, and warm nuances of comfort waiting around every corner. Our team...
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As I reflect on a bustling and boisterous Thanksgiving day with my family (Mom included), many things come to mind - impossibly delicious food, hilarious antics, and special family connections. I can safely...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Whether you’re a resident or visitor you’re important to us. Our goal is always to make you feel welcome at our Senior Living Community. Here at The Chandler Estates, we promote an active, elegant, rural and independent lifestyle molded to suit each individual resident. We are “Proud to make a...
Photo of Riverstone Manor
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.
Photo of Ann S Grove Personal Care Home
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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.
Photo of Tamaqua Hi Rise Apartments
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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Photo of Evan Owen Memorial Apartments
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.
Photo of Rosewood Apartments
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Moravian Hall Square and the experience at this facility was great. They were well staffed, very clean, friendly and everything in the building worked and if...
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.
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The care provided for my loved one at Sacred Heart Senior Living by the Creek has been exceptional. The staff is very friendly and take good care of her needs. The atmosphere is really homey and warm. I have...
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.
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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Exceptional care, compassionate staff, and a warm environment make this memory care unit outstanding. Loved ones receive top-notch support and respect, enhancing their quality of life. The facility itself is...
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.
Photo of Fellowship Community
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I really enjoyed visiting my mom. The people were so sweet and kind. I think the rate was very reasonable. The facility is beautiful and very clean.
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.
Photo of Shenandoah Personal Care
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.
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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.
Turn Retirement Dreams into a RealityLocated in heart of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a community filled with activity and connections, providing countless ways to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. Life at our community offers generous opportunities to enjoy friendships, improve your...
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.
Photo of Miller Personal Care at 19th and Chew
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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.
Photo of Senior Solutions Moravian Village of Bethlehem
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.
Photo of Orangeville Manor Personal
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 Thornhurst, PA

The average cost of senior living in Thornhurst is $4,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilkes-Barre, PA with an average of $4,021 per month.

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

Thornhurst, PA
$4,409/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Thornhurst, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,409/mo
$6,290/mo

Assisted living costs in Thornhurst, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,747/mo
Studio
$3,655/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,724/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,742/mo

Senior living costs in Thornhurst 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: Thornhurst, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornhurst, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,409/mo$5,655/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,290/mo$7,186/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,565/mo$3,724/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Thornhurst, PA:$4,409/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Thornhurst, PA:$6,290/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Thornhurst, PA:$2,565/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Thornhurst, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Thornhurst 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 average 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
Thornhurst, PA$4,529/mo$4,440/mo+2.0%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Thornhurst, PA
2024 average cost:$4,529/mo
2023 average cost:$4,440/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thornhurst, 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 Thornhurst.

What families are saying about assisted living in Thornhurst

Recent reviews for assisted living in Thornhurst

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 ...
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Bentley Assisted Living at Branchville

4.7
It's a great place. My mother is not complaining about the food, and she seems to be very happy with the activities. It seems to be very clean, and our interactions with the staff have been very good.

Country Meadows of Allentown

5.0
As my mother began to decline a few years ago, I began looking for a retirement community for her. I visited about ten communities in the Lehigh Valley. It was apparent from the beginning that Country Meadows is special. My mother was very reluctant to leave her home but she quickly adjusted ...
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Thornhurst review score based on 561 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 561 reviews of 141 Thornhurst assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thornhurst 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

Thornhurst review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Thornhurst, PA141 facilities
8.8
Overfield, PA38 facilities
7.6
Honesdale, PA70 facilities

Review subcategories for Thornhurst 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 561 reviews of 141 Thornhurst assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thornhurst 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.
Thornhurst, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Thornhurst assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornhurst assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornhurst, 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 Thornhurst 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 Thornhurst that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thornhurst, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.3%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Thornhurst 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 Thornhurst Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornhurst, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornhurst 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 Thornhurst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornhurst, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornhurst 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 Thornhurst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornhurst, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornhurst 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 Thornhurst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornhurst, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
39%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
48%
Dances
Dances
27%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thornhurst

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 Thornhurst protect seniors.
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