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Photo of The Gardens of Green Ridge
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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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Photo of Willowbrook Place
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9.4
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30 reviews
9.4
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30 reviews
5 star
70%
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The activities director does a nice job of planning events, crafts and outings so people can get together and socialize. Happy hour M,W,F even has an offering of alcoholic beverages and snacks. Nice outside...
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.
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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55 Floor plans available
9.3
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15 reviews
9.3
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15 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
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0%
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Elan Assisted Living is great. Unfortunately, Elan Skilled Nursing is not. Skilled Nursing has addressed issues, but new ones keep arising.
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.
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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Photo of Clarks Summit Senior Living
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9.3
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24 reviews
9.3
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24 reviews
5 star
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All experiences were very positive. It is a beautiful facility and everyone is very friendly. I would definitely recommend Clarks Summit to others.
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.
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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8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
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Our family member was very withdrawn and apprehensive about the change of his residence--had lived in the same home for 83 years! While his comfort level took several months to improve, he is a much changed...
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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Gracious living is full of daily joy, happiness, and realizing the small things in life matter such as a simple smile on everyone's face. Whether it's making a heart out of a piece of paper and they...
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.
Gracious Living Estates is a 65-bed Personal Care Home in Montrose, PA. It has faithfully served the seniors of Northeast Pennsylvania since 1998. GLE meets all of the food, shelter, and personal needs of its Residents.GLE's unit mix is roughly:1/3rd Privates1/3rd Semi-Private Deluxes1/3rd...
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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.
Photo of Gracious Living Estates
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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Cost of assisted living in West Nicholson, PA

The average cost of senior living in West Nicholson is $2,943 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laceyville, PA with an average of $2,196 per month.

Assisted living costs in West Nicholson, PA, vs. nearby cities

West Nicholson, PA
$2,943/mo

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

West Nicholson, PA
$2,943/mo
U.S. national average
$4,612/mo

Assisted living costs in West Nicholson, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$2,943/mo
$4,814/mo

Assisted living costs in West Nicholson, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,091/mo
Studio
$5,089/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,627/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,135/mo

Senior living costs in West Nicholson 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: West Nicholson, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Nicholson, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$2,943/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,814/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$3,138/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
West Nicholson, PA:$2,943/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
West Nicholson, PA:$4,814/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
West Nicholson, PA:$3,138/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Assisted living costs in West Nicholson, PA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in West Nicholson 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
West Nicholson, PA$4,686/mo$4,532/mo+3.4%
Pennsylvania$5,050/mo$4,728/mo+6.8%
National$5,062/mo$4,710/mo+7.5%
West Nicholson, PA
2024 average cost:$4,686/mo
2023 average cost:$4,532/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,050/mo
2023 average cost:$4,728/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,062/mo
2023 average cost:$4,710/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Nicholson, 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 West Nicholson.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Nicholson

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Nicholson

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
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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West Nicholson review score based on 26 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 8 West Nicholson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Nicholson 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

West Nicholson review score compared against nearby cities

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West Nicholson, PA8 facilities
8.8
Hop Bottom, PA19 facilities
8.3
Factoryville, PA113 facilities

Review subcategories for West Nicholson 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 26 reviews of 8 West Nicholson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Nicholson 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.
West Nicholson, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.1
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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West Nicholson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Nicholson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Nicholson, 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 West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Nicholson, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
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
62.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Nicholson, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Nicholson, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Nicholson, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in West Nicholson 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 West Nicholson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Nicholson, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Nicholson

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

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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Willowbrook Place and Elan Gardens, Inc. are the top-rated assisted living facilities near West Nicholson, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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