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10 Best Nursing Homes in Luzerne, NY

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Luzerne is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 84 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Luzerne, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Luzerne is about $4,213, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 789 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Luzerne, NY

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
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.
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, 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.
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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.
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...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Luzerne, NY

The average cost of senior living in Luzerne is $4,213 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include French Woods, NY with an average of $2,901 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Luzerne, NY, vs. nearby cities

Luzerne, NY
$4,213/mo

Nursing homes costs in Luzerne, NY, vs. state and national averages

Luzerne, NY
$4,213/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Luzerne, NY, vs. other senior living options

$4,020/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,213/mo

Nursing homes costs in Luzerne, NY, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,419/mo
Studio
$5,736/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,336/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,475/mo

Senior living costs in Luzerne vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Luzerne, NY
Column state: New York
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLuzerne, NYNew YorkU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,213/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,948/mo$5,837/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,020/mo$5,927/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,089/mo$4,692/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Luzerne, NY:$4,213/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Luzerne, NY:$3,948/mo
New York:$5,837/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Luzerne, NY:$4,020/mo
New York:$5,927/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Luzerne, NY:$3,089/mo
New York:$4,692/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Luzerne, NY, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Luzerne 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.

Luzerne, NYNY stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Luzerne, NY

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Luzerne 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Luzerne, NY$4,964/mo$4,559/mo+8.9%
New York$6,945/mo$6,583/mo+5.5%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Luzerne, NY
2024 average cost:$4,964/mo
2023 average cost:$4,559/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
New York
2024 average cost:$6,945/mo
2023 average cost:$6,583/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Luzerne

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Luzerne

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 Plains at Parich Home in Oneonta, NY

5.0
This is a pleasant place to live.

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.

Luzerne nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Luzerne nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Luzerne, 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 Luzerne nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Luzerne that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Luzerne, NYNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Luzerne nursing homes

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 Luzerne Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Luzerne, NYNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Luzerne nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Luzerne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Luzerne, NYNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Luzerne nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Luzerne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Luzerne, NYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Luzerne nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Luzerne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Green Ridge, Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead and Twin Cedar Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Luzerne, New York. See full list of communities.
There are 84 nursing homes facilities near Luzerne, New York. See the full list.
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