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Hazleton 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Hazleton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Hazleton is about $4,053, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 113 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Hazleton, PA

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33 Floor plans available
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My mother has been a resident at Heritage Hill Senior Community for nearly a year, and it truly feels like home for her. Before choosing Heritage Hill, we explored several senior living options, but none...
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.
Heritage Hill Senior Community is located in scenic Weatherly, Pennsylvania with beautiful views of the Pocono Mountains. Personal care and dementia are the two communities that we provide care for. We ensure that our residents get round the clock individual care. In our personal care program, we...
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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...
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.
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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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
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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 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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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
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.
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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Overall our experience with Edgemont Lodge was a very good one. The staff here is very attentive, friendly, and respectful towards the residents. The facility itself is always kept very clean and nice...
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.
It is our philosophy at Edgemont Lodge Assisted Living/Personal Care Home to promote independence through self-determination. Our residents receive individual attention to their specific needs with an emphasis on rehabilitation. Our foremost concern at Edgemont is the comfort, health 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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Hazleton, PA

The average cost of senior living in Hazleton is $4,053 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Penn Lake Park, PA with an average of $3,511 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Hazleton, PA vs. nearby cities

Hazleton, PA
$4,053/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Hazleton, PA vs. the state and national average

Hazleton, PA
$4,053/mo
U.S. national average
$4,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Hazleton vs. other types of senior living

$5,425/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,053/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Hazleton, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,447/mo
Studio
$4,080/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,023/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Hazleton over time

Hazleton, PAPA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Hazleton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hazleton

The Palmerton

4.0
The Palmerton community is very nice and welcoming for seniors that can get around well. However for higher level of care such as level E that my father had, I would not recommend it there. This is due to lack of responsiveness and follow thru of nursing staff.

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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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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Hazleton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hazleton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hazleton, 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 Hazleton 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 Hazleton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hazleton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hazleton 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 Hazleton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hazleton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hazleton 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 Hazleton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hazleton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hazleton 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 Hazleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hazleton, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Hazleton 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 Hazleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hazleton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Hill Senior Community, Serenity Care Kingston and Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hazleton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Hazleton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

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