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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Brookside Personal Care Home, located in South Sterling, PA is a personal care home committed to providing its residents with a setting where they can continue their independnt lifestyle. We are a 24 bed facility, where residents receive personalized attention by the professional staff who...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Fern Wood ManorFern Wood Manor is a senior living community located in Sweet Valley, PA, in Luzerne County, which is considered an unincorporated community. In this small town, residents who enjoy getting out for nature walks and getting in their daily exercise. They can also do their shopping...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Davis Manor is committed to providing quality, compassionate, and professional services to the Residents entrusted in our care. The staff at Davis Manor is committed to assisting our Residents attain and maintain their highest level of physical, spiritual, and psychosocial functioning for as...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Smiley, PA

The average cost of senior living in Smiley is $2,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarks Summit, PA with an average of $2,865 per month.

Assisted living costs in Smiley, PA, vs. nearby cities

Smiley, PA
$2,898/mo

Assisted living costs in Smiley, PA, vs. state and national averages

Smiley, PA
$2,898/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in Smiley, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$2,898/mo
$4,876/mo

Assisted living costs in Smiley, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,131/mo
Studio
$4,534/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,074/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,839/mo

Senior living costs in Smiley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Smiley, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiley, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$2,898/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,876/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,218/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Smiley, PA:$2,898/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Smiley, PA:$4,876/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Smiley, PA:$3,218/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Smiley, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Smiley and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Smiley, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Smiley have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smiley, PA$4,274/mo$3,940/mo+8.5%
Pennsylvania$5,315/mo$5,145/mo+3.3%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Smiley, PA
2024 average cost:$4,274/mo
2023 average cost:$3,940/mo
Percent change:+8.5%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smiley, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Smiley.

What families are saying about assisted living in Smiley

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smiley

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

Highland Park Senior Living in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

4.0
My mother is in the memory care portion of this community. So far everything is working out pretty well. I feel she is, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are very friendly when I visit. They provide nice meals for the residents. They could offer more activities in the memory ...
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Briarwood Senior Living in Newfoundland, PA

5.0
I toured Briarwood looking for a home for my grandma. I was impressed not only with how clean and nice it was but how curious staff was.

Smiley review score based on 146 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 146 reviews of 70 Smiley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smiley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Smiley review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Smiley, PA70 facilities
8.0
Union Dale, PA80 facilities
8.4
Hop Bottom, PA19 facilities

Review subcategories for Smiley assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 146 reviews of 70 Smiley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smiley resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Smiley, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
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Smiley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Smiley assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Smiley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smiley, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smiley assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Smiley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smiley, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smiley assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Smiley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiley, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiley assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Smiley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiley, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiley assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Smiley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiley, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smiley

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Smiley protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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