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10 Best Nursing Homes in Back Mountain, PA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Back Mountain, PA

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The staff listened to any and all of my concerns. They treated my dad like a person not just something they had to take care of. I would recommend Serenity Care to others.
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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5 for all categories. Our total experience with having our mom in Serenity Care was excellent. Our family's experience at Serenity Care Kingston was excellent. The staff was caring, professional and...
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.
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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The place is clean staff friendly know their jobs to do good meals taking good care of my daughter. I would recommend Tiffany Court to others.
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.
Nestled right inside The Valley With A Heart, Tiffany Court Senior Living is conveniently located in Kingston, near shopping, restaurants and places of worship. We offer transportation to a variety of local destinations, including doctor's offices, Wyoming Valley Mall and other exciting...
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The staff is nice, and the food, activities and rooms are nice. I would recommend them to others who are looking for a place for their loved one.
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.
North Penn Manor is a senior living community located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Wilkes-Barre is home to just over 564,000 people, and is a bustling city in Luzerne County. Residents in this area will enjoy great stores, lots of shopping and restaurants, sporting events and other activities they can...
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When we looked for a new home for mom my husband, mom and I looked at many places. When we toured Highland Park we knew this was the perfect place. Mom has lived here now going on a year. Everyday is...
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.
Highland Park Senior Living is a brand new senior living Community that has been open since December of 2015. Highland Park is local family owned community that offers the best in senior care in the Wyoming Valley area. Our community is located in Wilkes Barre Township, minutes from local...
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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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This is a wonderful place. My grandmother was a resident here for quite awhile. The dietary department was fantastic. A girl named [name removed] was extremely helpful and did a great job. Would highly...
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.
Located in 'The Diamond City' of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Riverview Ridge Senior Living Community offers the best of city living in a beautiful and rural home. Our community is located on the banks of the Susquehanna River where residents enjoy resting and relaxing while taking in stunning...
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My sister and her husband have been living at Plymouth Manor for over a year. I can not say enough good words about the staff, and the kind care that my family members have received. The staff has always...
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.
Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center is a 40 bed personal care home located in Plymouth, PA. Unlike national or regional operators, our owner is present daily and our occupancy rate is amongst the highest in Luzerne County, PA because of our dedicated staff and management. Providing three...
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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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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.
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Back Mountain, PA

The average cost of senior living in Back Mountain is $3,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nuangola, PA with an average of $3,562 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Back Mountain, PA, vs. nearby cities

Back Mountain, PA
$3,790/mo
$3,782/mo

Nursing homes costs in Back Mountain, PA, vs. state and national averages

Back Mountain, PA
$3,790/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in Back Mountain, PA, vs. other senior living options

$4,291/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,790/mo

Nursing homes costs in Back Mountain, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,673/mo
Studio
$3,813/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,450/mo

Senior living costs in Back Mountain vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Back Mountain, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBack Mountain, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,790/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$2,890/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,291/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,955/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Back Mountain, PA:$3,790/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Back Mountain, PA:$2,890/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Back Mountain, PA:$4,291/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Back Mountain, PA:$2,955/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Back Mountain, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Back Mountain 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Back Mountain, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Back Mountain 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
Back Mountain, PA$4,186/mo$3,827/mo+9.4%
Pennsylvania$5,563/mo$5,263/mo+5.7%
National$5,618/mo$5,322/mo+5.6%
Back Mountain, PA
2024 average cost:$4,186/mo
2023 average cost:$3,827/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,563/mo
2023 average cost:$5,263/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Back Mountain

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Back Mountain

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

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic, PA

4.9
When the situation arose that I knew I needed to place my mom in a specialized care facility. "A Place for Mom" was a lifesaver and comfort to me. They provided me with many choices of facilities helped to set up appts, and the staff was kind and compassionate. They helped me find this ...
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The Laurels Senior Living Community in Hazleton, PA

4.8
This is a very nice community, and it is the location we selected for my Mom. I'm familiar with some of the staff and residents, so I knew it would be a good place for her. Everyone is friendly, and it is very clean. I'd like it if they had a bit more coverage for activities, but based on the ...
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Back Mountain nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Back Mountain nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Back Mountain, 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 Back Mountain nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Back Mountain that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Back Mountain, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Back Mountain nursing homes

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 Back Mountain Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Back Mountain, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Back Mountain nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Back Mountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Back Mountain, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Back Mountain nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Back Mountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Back Mountain, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Back Mountain nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Back Mountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Back Mountain, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
0.5%
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Serenity Care Wyoming, Serenity Care Kingston and Tiffany Court at Kingston are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Back Mountain, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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