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I am here just for the step-down program. Everyone here is helpful and always will to do whatever they need to td to keep you comfortable and happy. If you have an accident, they are quick to help and they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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We have had no real issues. [name removed] worked very hard along with the nurse to get our loved one accepted to the facility. Everything was explained. Move in was very easy. Staff was helpful. The...
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.
Clarks Summit Senior Living is proudly owned by Five Star Quality Care. For the past 20 years our friendly and caring staff are available to assist residents 24/7. Located in the prestigious Abington's across from the Scranton Country Club. Our community's interior features beautiful woodwork and...
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My mother is at Willowbrook and we couldn’t be happier with her care. The staff functions as a kind and caring team. The aides treat my mother with respect and dignity. The facility is very clean and...
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.
Willowbrook Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community which offers high quality senior living in the borough of Clarks Summit in the northeastern mountains of Pennsylvania. Our historical town boasts homes from the early 1800s, an abundance of outdoor recreational activities and has plenty of...
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I would definitely recommend the place. I want to thank A Place For Mom for helping me. I was so mixed up and didn't no what to do for my cousin. He couldn't go back to his house and my husband suggested I...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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It’s amazing. I’m so blessed to have [name removed] my dad there. He is so cared for. The place is spotless. The food is great. The activities. My dad has a great life there. It’s not a room. It’s an...
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.
When the time comes that living alone is becoming a problem for you or a loved one-assisted living at Elan Gardens may be just the answer. Elan Gardens offers the best of both worlds with private apartment suites and every service imaginable right at your finger tips. Dedicated to offering a...
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The staff welcomed you as family. Very kind & professional. Would highly recommend this facility. They are also remodeling the whole building. New furniture, paint etc. While the other places were good,...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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We like the facility, mom's studio with 3 closets, big shower and the attentive staff. And attentive administration! Based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Conveniently tucked in the sheltering pines is a breath of fresh air. The Pines at Clarks Summit Senior Living, a personal care facility like no other. When it comes time to look for that extra sense of security for your loved one, The Pines is the ideal place. From personal care to Memory...
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I had a family friend who lived here until health issues led him elsewhere. However, I still visit the staff occasionally to bring treats and say hi. There are wonderful people here. The place needs some tlc...
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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents value their independence, yet need some assistance to ease the challenges of daily life. By...
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Very pretty, like a very nice hotel/county club. Staff is exceptional, accommodating and friendly. Residents are very social and welcoming. Very homey.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Greenbriar is a gated community offering personal care and independent living conveniently located on one site. Our 24hr. personal care staff is available to assist with nutrition, bathing, dressing, personal activities and administering of medications. We provide the assistance...
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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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My dad is doing ok since moving into Star Hill. The community is one of the cleanest I have seen in the area. The staff are friendly and help my dad with whatever he needs. They offer some activities. Dad...
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.
Star Hill Rest Home is a senior living community located in Harvey's Lake, PA, in Lucerne County. Harvey's Lake is a waterfront borough community with a population of about 2,700 people. Residents will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape when they take their walks and daily exercise, and can...
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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.
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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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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, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in South Eaton, PA

The average cost of senior living in South Eaton is $3,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Forge, PA with an average of $2,842 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Eaton, PA vs. nearby cities

South Eaton, PA
$3,038/mo
$2,977/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Eaton, PA vs. the state and national average

South Eaton, PA
$3,038/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Eaton vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,038/mo
$4,592/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Eaton, PA by room type

Semi-Private
$3,322/mo
Studio
$4,840/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,389/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,135/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Eaton over time

South Eaton, PAPA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Eaton, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in South Eaton

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Eaton

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

Serenity Care Wyoming

5.0
Serenity Care has been all good. She loves the food, staff, and the people have been really nice. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families

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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South Eaton review score based on 49 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 22 South Eaton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Eaton 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

South Eaton review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
South Eaton, PA22 facilities
8.6
Factoryville, PA119 facilities
8.7
Dalton, PA12 facilities

Review subcategories for South Eaton 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 49 reviews of 22 South Eaton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Eaton 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.
South Eaton, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.9
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.5
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.1
Value for cost*
4.7
4.1
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South Eaton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Eaton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Eaton, 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 South Eaton 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 South Eaton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Eaton, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Eaton 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 South Eaton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Eaton, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Eaton 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 South Eaton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Eaton, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in South Eaton 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 South Eaton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Eaton, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Eaton 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 South Eaton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Eaton, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Eaton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in South Eaton protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulations

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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Serenity Care Kingston and Clarks Summit Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Eaton, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 22 assisted living facilities near South Eaton, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in South Eaton, Pennsylvania is The Gardens of Green Ridge. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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