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Assisted living costs in Wilkes Barre average about $2,972 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in Wilkes Barre. Our detailed directory has 101 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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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
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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.
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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Tiffany Courtney is a beautiful facility. Their PT department is fantastic. Their recreation and activity services wonderful. The food is very good. My brother in law improved a lot there and has been able...
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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I would definitely recommend the place. I want to thank A Place For Mom for helping me. I was so mixed up and didn't no what to do for my cousin. He couldn't go back to his house and my husband suggested I...
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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, 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.
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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.
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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 Wilkes Barre, PA

The average cost of senior living in Wilkes Barre is $2,972 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avoca, PA with an average of $2,888 per month.

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

Wilkes Barre, PA
$2,972/mo
$2,949/mo

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

Wilkes Barre, PA
$2,972/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Assisted Living
$2,972/mo
$4,485/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,270/mo
Studio
$3,617/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,150/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wilkes Barre over time

Wilkes Barre, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wilkes Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wilkes Barre

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wilkes Barre

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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Wilkes Barre review score based on 33 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 17 Wilkes Barre assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wilkes Barre 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

Wilkes Barre review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Wilkes Barre, PA17 facilities
9.2
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Edwardsville, PA24 facilities

Review subcategories for Wilkes Barre 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 17 Wilkes Barre assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wilkes Barre 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.
Wilkes Barre, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
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4.1
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Wilkes Barre assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkes Barre assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkes Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wilkes Barre, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wilkes Barre, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.9%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilkes Barre, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
13.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilkes Barre, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilkes Barre, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.2%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wilkes Barre

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 Wilkes Barre protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Heritage Hill Senior Community and Serenity Care Kingston are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 24 assisted living facilities near Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania are The Gardens of Green Ridge and Heritage Hill Senior Community. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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