Pleasant Trees Personal Care Home - CLOSED
65 EAST LIZARD CREEK, Lehighton, PA 18235
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READ MORELocated in Luzerne County, Hazleton sits about 35 miles from Allentown and 80 miles from Philadelphia in the east-central part of Pennsylvania. In this region, prospective assisted living residents have 58 facilities to choose from. These facilities charge around $4,362 per month in 2024, trending well below the state norm of $5,550 and the nationwide median of $5,350.
In the following guide, we find an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars stars among local assisted living communities. To learn more and compare amenities and programs, refer to the 280 reviews reviews below.
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65 EAST LIZARD CREEK, Lehighton, PA 18235
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READ MORE20 EDGEMONT ROAD, Lansford, PA 18232
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READ MORE463 NORTH HUNTER HWY, Drums, PA 18222
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READ MORE100 Birch Pl, Berwick, PA 18603
"Welcome to Rosewood Apartments! For 62 + or disabled. Rosewood apartments offers a Community Center with full kitchen, gazebo with gas grill..."
READ MORE206 Diamond St, Slatington, PA 18080
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READ MORE440 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
"Welcome to River Street Manor! Riverstreet Manor is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, "The Diamond City." At Riverstreet Manor you will..."
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50 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
"Welcome to The Gardens at Wyoming Valley! The Gardens at Wyoming Valley is committed to making each resident our number one priority. With e..."
READ MORE5 White Owl Dr, Mahanoy City, PA 17948
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READ MORE1548 SANS SOUCI PARKWAY, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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READ MORE1000 Orwigsburg Manor Drive, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents. Whether for a short stay or for an extended period, ou..."
READ MORE185 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707
"Mountain Top Senior Care & Rehab Center! Mountain Top Senior Care & Rehabilitation Center�s staff provides a variety of care and services ba..."
READ MORE401 University Dr, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
"Welcome to Rosewood Rehab & Nursing Center! Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 142-bed facility located in Schuylkill Haven, in..."
READ MORE900 W. Market Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961
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READ MORE245 Old Lake Rd, Dallas, PA 18612
"Welcome to The Gardens at Lakeside! The Gardens at Lakeside is committed to making each resident our number one priority. With expert knowle..."
READ MORE210 Mill Street Po Box 157, Orangeville, PA 17859
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READ MORE1000 Roosevelt St, Edwardsville, PA 18704
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READ MORE20 NORTH KENNEDY DRIVE, Mcadoo, PA 18237
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READ MORE51 NORTH MAIN STREET, Pittston, PA 18640
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READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Hazelton costs approximately $4,362 per month. By comparison, local rates fall about $1,200 below the state median and trend lower than costs in nearby cities. For example, in Reading, seniors pay around $4,914. Rates are even higher in Allentown and Lebanon, where facilities charge roughly $5,274 and $5,780, respectively.
Hazleton
$4,362
Pennsylvania
$5,550
The United States
$5,350
Williamsport
$4,500
Allentown
$5,274
Reading
$4,914
Lebanon
$5,780
Hazleton seniors who meet certain eligibility requirements for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging waiver may qualify for financial assistance in order to pay for care within one of the city’s assisted living facilities. In addition, if you receive SSI and need to live in an assisted living facility, the state can pay a supplement to the facility if you qualify. Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
The monthly rate for assisted living in Hazleton comes in near $4,362, offering substantial savings compared to alternatives that include medical support. By contrast, home health care agencies charge roughly $7,055, and nursing homes set fees near $10,190 for shared living units.
Home Health Care
$7,055
Assisted Living Facilities
$4,362
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,190
Note: Since data for Hazleton is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Scranton, instead.
Older adults in Hazleton can reach out to various organizations and programs for help with identifying and obtaining services in the community, including financial planning, health insurance options counseling and legal assistance. The following table also features resources that support older adults’ quality of life through social and recreational programs and volunteer opportunities.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Hazleton Active Adult Center | (570) 459-1441 | The Hazleton Active Adult Center provides a range of social and recreational activities for older adults. At this center, members participate in holiday celebrations, informational and educational workshops and congregate meals. The center also hosts health insurance options counselors who can help older adults understand their Medicare coverage. |
Area Agency on Agency | (570) 822-1158 | The Area Agency on Aging serves older adults in Hazleton and the surrounding region through information and referrals, advocacy and options counseling. It administers APPRISE, the state’s health insurance counseling program for seniors. Through this program, older adults receive free, unbiased one-on-one help with determining the best Medicare coverage options for their needs, comparing long-term care insurance plans and determining eligibility for Medicaid. The agency has volunteer programs for older adults, including the Foster Grandparent Program and RSVP, and it operates senior centers throughout the region. |
Luzerne County Veteran Affairs Office | (570) 706-3960 | The county’s Veteran Affairs Office helps veterans in Hazleton access local, state and federal benefits, including VA health care enrollment, disability compensation, veterans’ and survivors’ pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits, which can help qualifying individuals cover assisted living costs. The office can also help veterans obtain copies of their military records and ID cards. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (717) 783-8975 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of older adults in Hazleton’s assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen help residents understand their rights under state and federal laws and work on their behalf to resolve issues related to quality of care. The program also operates the Virtual Family Council, which features biweekly online meetings with the ombudsman and a team of local experts who answer families’ questions, address general concerns and share information. |
Hazleton-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Karen
1.0
Review of The Corrigan House
We went to The Corrigan House. I would not recommend this place. I walked in, and the owner came out, she was very nice and bubbly, but they all sat down and ate at one table. And then there's...
Assisted Living
Denise
4.0
Review of The Corrigan House
I liked that The Corrigan House was open, airy, and very homey. There were lots of seating areas where the residents could congregate and do things together. The rooms were small. They're just a...
Assisted Living
Reviewer RC#0731c
3.0
Review of The Corrigan House
The Corrigan House had a very strong smell to it. The person that I was supposed to be meeting with to do the tours wasn't there. Some of the bathrooms were in disrepair. The lady that I talked to...