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10 Best Nursing Homes in Drinker, PA
Drinker 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 15 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Drinker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Drinker is about $3,957, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 103 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Price, Long Pond and Lakeville.
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Wonderful folks that work here at the Gardens. We have a family member who has been a resident for the past 2 years, and my wife and I couldn't be happier with the staff and overall care of the...
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.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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9.9
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27 reviews
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.
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.
At Briarwood Senior Living we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our number one goal is to put your safety and comfort at the top of our list. Our attention to detail and desire to please will never go unnoticed. Our highly trained staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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18 reviews
Celebration villas has been great for Dad. The staff is very good with communication regarding Dad and they care about his well-being there.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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I had a family friend who lived here until health issues led him elsewhere. However, I still visit the staff occasionally to bring treats and say hi. There are wonderful people here. The place needs some tlc...
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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The facility was recently remodeled in the last year at Serenity Care Mid Valley. The staff was professional and caring to and for the residents. I do feel like they could have gotten more, if not all...
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"!Recently renovated inside and out with modern interiors, updated menus, and activities!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents...
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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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
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: 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, 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Drinker, PA
The average cost of senior living in Drinker is $3,957 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarks Summit, PA with an average of $3,603 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Drinker
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Drinker
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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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
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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Drinker nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drinker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drinker, 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 Drinker 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 Drinker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Drinker, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Drinker 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 Drinker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Drinker, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drinker 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 Drinker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drinker, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Drinker 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 Drinker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drinker, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Drinker 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 Drinker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drinker, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gardens of Green Ridge, Briarwood Senior Living and Serenity Care Kingston are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Drinker, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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