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Assisted living costs in West Nicholson average about $4,409 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 77 communities in West Nicholson. Our detailed directory has 651 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Scranton, Pittston and Dunmore.

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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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, 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 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.
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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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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
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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.
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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 West Nicholson, PA

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

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

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

Assisted living costs in West Nicholson, PA, vs. other senior living options

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in West Nicholson 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
West Nicholson, 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%
West Nicholson, 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 West Nicholson, 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 West Nicholson.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Nicholson

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Nicholson

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

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, PA

4.9
When the situation arose that I knew I needed to place my mom in a specialized care facility. "A Place for Mom" was a lifesaver and comfort to me. They provided me with many choices of facilities helped to set up appts, and the staff was kind and compassionate. They helped me find this ...
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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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West Nicholson review score based on 125 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 125 reviews of 77 West Nicholson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Nicholson 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

West Nicholson review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
West Nicholson, PA77 facilities
7.9
Scranton, PA44 facilities
7.8
Bridgewater, PA65 facilities

Review subcategories for West Nicholson 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 125 reviews of 77 West Nicholson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Nicholson 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.
West Nicholson, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.2
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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West Nicholson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Nicholson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Nicholson, 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 West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Nicholson, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Nicholson, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Nicholson, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Nicholson, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Nicholson, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
29.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Nicholson

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 West Nicholson protect seniors.
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