Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Wilkes Barre, PA below include 70 Assisted Living facilities with 332 reviews. On average in Wilkes Barre, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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700 Northampton Street, Kingston, PA 18704
3.7
(12 reviews)
"I want to go to Tiffany Court at Kingston. That place is fantastic. It is beautiful. All the stuff was new. They had great facilities, great rooms, and great food. We asked them about the meals, and we saw some of the meals come out and they were nic..."
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30 VIRGINIA DRIVE, Tunkhannock, PA 18657
3.7
(7 reviews)
"Golden Living has cared for two of my relatives in the past two years. The first being my father in law who did pass away while he was there. The second who has been there for the past six months. It is hard to find a place where the staff really car..."
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100 Edella Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
3.6
(3 reviews)
"Abington Manor is very good. They took me in when nobody else had a room and the care, the nurses, and the aides were good. I'm not a bingo person or anything like that, but they have all types of programs to keep you busy or interested and you're no..."
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500 West Hospital Street, Taylor, PA 18517
3.6
(9 reviews)
"My husband was sent there for rehab after being discharged from the hospital, wonderful care and terrific care from the staff. I would recommend this facility to anyone who needs extra care...."
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63 Sturges Road, Peckville, PA 18452
3.5
(2 reviews)
"The facility is on the smaller side but it gives off a family environment. The residents are always well taken care of. My interactions with the staff were wonderful. They work very hard and never hesitate to help anyone and everyone. The residents a..."
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215 Roberts Road, Pittston, PA 18640
3.5
(24 reviews)
"My mother-in-law will be moving into Wesley Village. I've been there a couple of times with her and they're wonderful. It's clean, and the nurses are exceptionally polite and they're very attentive. The rooms were good and plenty big enough. I know t..."
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1711 EAST BROAD STREET, Hazleton, PA 18201
3.3
(3 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and comfortable. They were very accommodating with what the patient would eat. The staff was helpful and friendly and could not go out of their way to take care of my mom...."
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518 WYOMING AVENUE, Kingston, PA 18704
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I volunteered at this facility for a short period of time. The staff was friendly and from all of my experiences appeared to be courteous to the residents. I took part in resident activities, and it did appear residents were happy and enjoyed the act..."
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1530 Sanderson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509
3.0
(5 reviews)
"My father had a pleasant experience at Green Ridge Assisted Living. He was against going at first, but then when it was all over he said that he didn't mind being there, and if he had to go back he would. The staff was nice to him. They were attentiv..."
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246 S Main St, Old Forge, PA 18518
3.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Old Forge Manor for my in-law. The staff was friendly and nice. They gave us lunch, and the food was very good. We were shown several rooms that were clean and acceptable. ..."
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100 Linwood Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505
2.7
(4 reviews)
"Fantastic facility! Sharon and the entire staff were just absolutely wonderful. My father was there for a week and he was happy, comfortable, and well taken care of! The staff is compassionate, skilled, and professional. Thank you to everyone at Linw..."
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712 Harrison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
2.0
(3 reviews)
"We liked Harrison House for my sister. It seemed clean and well cared for. The clientele is what you would expect in a nursing home that is associated with a counseling center. There were people with a lot of different mental health issues. It is s..."
READ MORE218 NORTH MAIN AVENUE, Scranton, PA 18504
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is in a personal care facility and that place is called Angels Family Manor. It's gross, it smells, and it's dirty. Everybody there has an issue of some sort. It's overcrowded. They won't let my husband take a tray to his room to eat and h..."
READ MORE1000 Roosevelt St, Edwardsville, PA 18704
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READ MORE108 ELIZA STREET, Dickson City, PA 18508
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1200 Saginaw St., Scranton, PA 18505
"Located in the picturesquely historic city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Telespond Senior Services is just minutes away from numerous major sho..."
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824 ADAMS AVENUE, Scranton, PA 18510
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185 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 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..."
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101 Smallacombe Dr, Scranton, PA 18508
"Keystone Place Apartments is located in Scranton, PA, which has a population of about 77,000 residents. Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to..."
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$4,000
Scranton
$3,708
Kingston
$2,712
Wilkes Barre
$2,550
Assisted Living costs in Wilkes Barre start around $2,550 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Wilkes Barre and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
While Pennsylvania doesn’t pay for assisted living services through its Medicaid plan, it may offer funding through other programs. Low-income seniors who receive SSI benefits may receive top-up funding through optional state supplementation.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted 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.
Wilkes Barre and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Wilkes Barre, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Wilkes Barre-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.
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Reviewer#RD0724-9
5.0
Review of Highland Park
We visited Highland Park Senior Living. It was very nice. The people were very, very nice to deal with. However, the place that my loved one is in now is more spacious than what we were looking at...
Assisted Living
T Ford
1.0
Review of Timber Ridge Health Center
My father was placed here for physical therapy after brain surgery. He had little to no mobility and a confused stated of mind at times due to the progression of his cancer. First, they would let...
Assisted Living
Anthony
5.0
Review of Highland Park
Highland Park is a wonderful community. I love the staff there. They go above and beyond what their job calls for. My father is in the dementia unit. They treat everybody like family and they're...
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