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10 Best Nursing Homes in Retta, PA

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania is $6,517, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Retta area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Retta, PA

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Last Updated: 9/17/26
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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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
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: 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.
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: 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
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: 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.
Fern Wood ManorFern Wood Manor is a senior living community located in Sweet Valley, PA, in Luzerne County, which is considered an unincorporated community. In this small town, residents who enjoy getting out for nature walks and getting in their daily exercise. They can also do their shopping...
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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, 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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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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: 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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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
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
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Retta, PA

The average cost of senior living in Pennsylvania is $6,517 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Pennsylvania vs. 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 state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typePennsylvaniaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$6,517/mo$5,847/mo11.5% above national median
Assisted Living$5,655/mo$5,830/mo3.0% below national median
Memory Care$7,186/mo$6,999/mo2.7% above national median
Independent Living$3,724/mo$3,520/mo5.8% above national median
Nursing Homes
Pennsylvania:$6,517/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:11.5% above national median
Assisted Living
Pennsylvania:$5,655/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:3.0% below national median
Memory Care
Pennsylvania:$7,186/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:2.7% above national median
Independent Living
Pennsylvania:$3,724/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.8% above national median
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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 Retta

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Retta

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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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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Retta nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Retta nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Retta, 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 Retta 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 Retta that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Retta, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.8%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Retta 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 Retta Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Retta, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Retta 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 Retta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Retta, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Retta 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 Retta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Retta, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
8.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Retta 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 Retta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Retta, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.9%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
0.4%
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