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9.9
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My mom lived at the Gardens for a couple of years. She loved it there, she felt she was part of the "family" there. (and she was) The people living there are treated with such love and respect. I never...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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I find the staff to be helpful when I interact with them. I think the food choices could be more geared towards diabetic people as I am sure many may have that condition. The activities are engaging for 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.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Recently renovated inside and out with modern interiors, updated menus, and activities!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted 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.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
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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Cost of assisted living in Cortez, PA

The average cost of senior living in Cortez is $3,036 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, PA with an average of $2,842 per month.

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

Cortez, PA
$3,036/mo
$3,050/mo
$2,981/mo

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

Cortez, PA
$3,036/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,036/mo
$5,058/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,134/mo
Studio
$4,095/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,150/mo

Senior living costs in Cortez 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: Cortez, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCortez, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,036/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,058/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,928/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Cortez, PA:$3,036/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Cortez, PA:$5,058/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Cortez, PA:$2,928/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cortez, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cortez 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 Cortez, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cortez 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cortez, PA$3,750/mo$2,450/mo+53.1%
Pennsylvania$4,489/mo$4,420/mo+1.6%
National$4,630/mo$4,604/mo+0.6%
Cortez, PA
2024 average cost:$3,750/mo
2023 average cost:$2,450/mo
Percent change:+53.1%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$4,489/mo
2023 average cost:$4,420/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,630/mo
2023 average cost:$4,604/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cortez, PA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Cortez

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cortez

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.

Serenity Care Wyoming

5.0
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 call you. I just want to thank you all for your kindness, and patience.

Serenity Care Old Forge

5.0
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, Serenity was the welcoming of everyone. They spent a lot of initial time answering all ...
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Cortez review score based on 32 family reviews

6.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 7 Cortez assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cortez 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

Cortez review score compared against nearby cities

6.5
Cortez, PA7 facilities
7.9
Jessup, PA22 facilities
7.9
Archbald, PA18 facilities

Review subcategories for Cortez 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 32 reviews of 7 Cortez assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cortez 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.
Cortez, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
4.2
3.7
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.3
3.7
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Cortez assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cortez assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cortez, 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 Cortez 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 Cortez that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cortez, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cortez 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 Cortez Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cortez, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cortez 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 Cortez partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cortez, PANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cortez 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 Cortez communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cortez, PANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cortez 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 Cortez offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cortez, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.7%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cortez

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 Cortez protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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