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Nursing Home Communities in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Scranton, PA below include 61 nursing homes with 168 reviews.
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Hampton House
1548 SANS SOUCI PARKWAY, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Service..."
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615 WYOMING AVENUE, Kingston, PA 18704
"Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Kingston, PA. It offers various types of care, including skilled nursing care..."
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Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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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Laurels Health & Rehab at Kingston, The
702 Third Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704
"Third Avenue Health and Rehab, located in Kingston, PA, offers a variety of care options, including skilled nursing care, short-term rehabil..."
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Kadima at Lakeside
245 OLD LAKE ROAD, Dallas, PA 18612
"Kadima Rehabilitation and Nursing at Lakeside, located in Dallas, PA, provides skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. ..."
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Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center, a Saber Healthcare Group
1404 GOLF PARK DRIVE, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Aventura at Creekside
45 North Scott Street, Carbondale, PA 18407
"At Aventura at Creekside, you’re in good hands. Whether your stay is long term or short term, our staff collaborates to design an individual..."
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Golden Livingcenter - Summit
50 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVE., Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
"The Gardens at Wyoming Valley is a senior living provider located in Wilkes Barre, PA. It offers a variety of care types, including skilled ..."
READ MOREThe Gardens at Lakeside
245 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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P O Box 370, Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Pennsylvania Department of Human Service..."
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147 OLD NEWPORT STREET, Nanticoke, PA 18634
"Guardian Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is located in Nanticoke, PA. It specializes in providing skilled nursing care. The center offe..."
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The Gardens at Wyoming Valley
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..."
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Kingston Health Care Center
702 3rd Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
"Welcome to Kingston Health Care Center! Kingston Health Care Center is a 65-bed facility that offers skilled nursing care and short-term reh..."
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Mountain Top Senior Care & Rehab Center
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..."
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
The cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $153 lower than the state average. On the other hand, it’s $2,129 higher than the national average.
Compared to the rest of the state, Scranton falls somewhere in the middle for pricing. Allentown is one of the most expensive areas in the state at $12,471, while Harrisburg is a more reasonable $10,311 — that’s still over $400 more than Scranton. Erie is around $700 lower, and Bloomsburg is one of the cheapest in the state at $8,578, which is $1,307 less per month.
Scranton
$9,885
Pennsylvania
$10,038
The United States
$7,756
Allentown
$12,471
Harrisburg
$10,311
Erie
$9,186
Bloomsburg
$8,578
Nursing Home Costs in Scranton, PA
In Scranton, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $9,885 per month and a private room costs $10,342 per month.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Scranton, PA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
When considering types of long-term care, the cost of care can be an important factor. In Scranton, the cost of in-home care, for both homemaking and home health aide services, is $4,385 per month, which is $5,500 less than a semiprivate room. Adult day care is the least expensive at only $1,343 per month. With an average of $2,450, assisted living costs about 25% of what nursing home care costs. A private room in a nursing home costs $457 more than a semiprivate room. Â
Home care
$4,385
Home health care
$4,385
Adult day health care
$1,343
Assisted living
$2,450
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,885
Nursing home (private room)
$10,342
Free Resources for Seniors in Scranton, PA
This section has a few resources that may benefit homebound seniors in Scranton. The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging is a good place to start for seniors who still need to apply for Medicare and are still exploring their long-term care options. Low-income seniors can find financial assistance for long-term care through Medicaid’s home- and community-based waiver programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) | (570) 963-6740 | The Lackawanna AAA provides a wide range of programs for seniors and their caregivers. Serving county residents aged 60 and older, the care management team can assess an individual’s needs and help them plan for the future. Qualifying caregivers can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs for supplies and respite care, in addition to having access to training and other educational opportunities. |
| Pennsylvania State Medicaid Waivers for Home- and Community-Based Services | (570) 963-6740 | Medicaid can cover the cost of home-and community-based services for residents in Pennsylvania, including in-home nursing care. Qualifying seniors can contact the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging to find the right Medicaid waiver that fits their needs. The LIFE waiver program is designed for seniors 55 and older who need skilled nursing care and rehabilitation therapies. |
| The Pennsylvania State Long-Term Ombudsman Program | (717) 783-8975 | Ombudsmen are certified by the state to assist residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, with ensuring their needs are met and their concerns addressed. Seniors and loved ones can reach out to an ombudsman regarding lack of quality personal care or lack of healthy meal options, along with cases of elder abuse. To find a local ombudsman, call the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging or the phone number provided. |
| PA MEDI — Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight | (800) 783-7067 | PA MEDI is the Pennsylvania state health insurance counseling program, offering free and unbiased counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. From helping seniors apply for coverage to reporting fraudulent charges, counselors are certified by the state to assist seniors with a wide variety of medicare needs. Seniors can also find financial assistance for out-of-pocket expenses related to prescription medications and medical supplies. A local medicare counselor can be reached through the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging or by calling the phone number provided. |
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Ejsicher
1.0
Review of Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center
This place is disgusting. I have a relative there and the care is almost non existent. She rings for help to get on to a bed pan and the wait is hours. Someone comes in and turns off the call light...
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Terri
5.0
Review of Marywood Heights
Marywood Heights is a very nice community. It's clean. The nurses and the attendants are all very pleasant and helpful. My mother-in-law had some medical problems and the nurses have been right on...
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Marla
5.0
Review of Green Ridge Health Care Center
My mother has moved into Green Ridge Health Care Center. We were particularly interested in this facility because it's so near my home and we have known several people who have been residents there...
