Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Lackawanna County, PA below include 14 memory care communities with 111... To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation. reviews. On average in Lackawanna County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
14 Results
1300 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
4.6
(9 reviews)
"My mom moved to The Pines Senior Living. They're a newer facility. It has larger rooms for the residents, is very accommodating, very clean, and is top-scale. My mom said the food was good. They have activity rooms. They do exercises. They have games..."
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465 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I visited a family member at Elan Gardens. It seemed excellent. She mentioned the food was okay. But as far as the facility itself and the room and everything, it seemed very, very pleasant. The staff seemed very attentive. I saw the area where they ..."
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2751 Boulevard Ave, Scranton, PA 18509
4.2
(14 reviews)
"I toured The Gardens of Green Ridge. If my cousin didn't get into the other place, I definitely would have wanted him in The Gardens of Green Ridge. It was beautiful for someone who's looking for a very, very nice, modern, updated place. It's just th..."
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67 Sturges Road, Peckville, PA 18452
4.5
(5 reviews)
"My dad has chosen here. My parents are fine; they're good. They really like it. They have dining, and laundry services. The staff is extremely friendly...."
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400 Gleason Drive, Moosic, PA 18507
4.4
(13 reviews)
"I toured the memory facility of Oakwood Terrace and I thought it was very good. My issue was that it ended up being a little farther away than I thought and that was the only reason I didn't go with it. It was very nice and clean, they had a lot of a..."
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1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18510
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Jewish Home of Eastern PA was a very beautiful place. There was no odor. The walls had colors. It's homey and had wooden floors. I only saw the dementia unit. The administrator who showed me around was very kind and answered all my questions. They ju..."
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260 South Meade Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Allied Services Meade Street Residence. She is in Whispering Hope, which is a secured facility. The only thing is they tend to lose some of their clothes and then sometimes they pop back up and they find them, but the girls a..."
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700 Third Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
4.7
(8 reviews)
"My sister-in-law moved into Serenity Care Kingston. It is very nice and quite inviting. The rooms are clean and updated. They have a nice lounge for the residents to congregate. It has a huge TV and a small fireplace. They have a foyer where the resi..."
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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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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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23 ELLEN MEMORIAL LANE, Honesdale, PA 18431
3.2
(9 reviews)
"We choose Ellen Memorial Health Care Center for my father because it is very convenient to my job. He is very happy there. They serve three meals a day. They provide transportation for doctor's appointments. They have daily activities and special hel..."
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1555 East End Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
3.1
(7 reviews)
"I was extremely pleased with the facility. I don't know why the facility is rated as low on the internet. The facility is clean and well-maintained. All my interactions with the staff was very positive without any complaints. I would definitely use t..."
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750 Schooley Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643
"Welcome to Highland Manor Rehab and Nursing Center We provide a wide range of skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Whether you ..."
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100 Narrows Rd, Larksville, PA 18651
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Service..."
READ MOREApproximately 211,000 people call Lackawanna County home, and about one in five of those who live in this northeastern Pennsylvania county are aged 65 or older. This age group is most prone to Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, which impact 280,000 seniors across the state — a number expected to grow to 320,000 by 2025, according to the Alzheimer's Association.Â
There are three memory care facilities in Lackawanna County to care for local seniors with Alzheimer's. These and all such facilities in the state are called assisted living residences and are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging or the Department of Public Welfare.
Memory Care costs in Lackawanna County start around $6,130 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Lackawanna County 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.
Lackawanna County
$6,130
Northampton County
$5,910
Monroe County
$5,887
US
$5,694
Carbon County
$4,478
Pike County
$4,425
Luzerne County
$3,900
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
Lackawanna County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Lackawanna County, please visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.
Lackawanna County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
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Reviewer#RD0724-9
5.0
Review of Elan Gardens
I visited a family member at Elan Gardens. It seemed excellent. She mentioned the food was okay. But as far as the facility itself and the room and everything, it seemed very, very pleasant. The...
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Cathy
4.0
Review of Oakwood Terrace
My mother is at Oakwood Terrace. It is a small community and they really cater towards dementia/Alzheimer's, which is really fantastic. The staff is very caring and personable, and they really take...
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Tina.111
4.0
Review of Oakwood Terrace
My friend went into the hospital, and now he is back at Oakwood Terrace. They're taking very good care of him, and for now, he has been okay. It's very clean. The workers are very pleasant. The...
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