Assisted Living Communities in Scranton, Pennsylvania

On average, assisted living services in Scranton are lower than the Pennsylvania monthly rate of $4,100 and the national median of $4,500. In Pittsburgh, prices are about $375 more than in Scranton at $3,250. Allentown and Harrisburg also have higher costs at $4,784 and $4,828 per month, respectively. The southeastern city of Philadelphia has some of the highest fees in the state at $5,685, which is roughly $2,800 more than Scranton. 

Monthly costs for assisted living in Scranton are around $2,875, but this price can vary depending on the location or the amenities and services offered. 

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.

Seniors pay around $2,875 per month for assisted living care in Scranton. In-home care and home health care offer similar services to older adults in the comfort of their homes. The cost of monthly care for both is $4,576, which is $1,701 more than assisted living. For a less expensive option, adult day health care has lower rates at $1,603 per month. Nursing homes provide seniors with the most extensive services, and monthly care costs for a shared room are several thousand more than assisted living at $9,429.