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10 Best Nursing Homes in Greentown, PA

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Greentown, PA

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Photo of The Gardens of Green Ridge
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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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After caring for my mother for years, I came to the time that I could no longer do so. Mom was at a facility near our home until we moved. We found Briarwood, again close to our new home, and knew it was...
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.
At Briarwood Senior Living we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our number one goal is to put your safety and comfort at the top of our list. Our attention to detail and desire to please will never go unnoticed. Our highly trained staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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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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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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They answer the phone but if not return calls. Very friendly and accommodating. Also, they call me with anything that changes with Dad. If he falls down. They let men know. If he goes to the nurses office...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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.
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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...
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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.
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Harrison House
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Photo of Webster Towers
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.
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - Scranton
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
Photo of Valley View Ter
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.
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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Greentown, PA

The average cost of senior living in Greentown is $3,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prompton, PA with an average of $3,676 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Greentown, PA, vs. nearby cities

Greentown, PA
$3,994/mo
$3,821/mo
$3,790/mo

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

Greentown, PA
$3,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

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

$5,495/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,994/mo

Nursing homes costs in Greentown, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,581/mo
Studio
$5,625/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,150/mo

Senior living costs in Greentown 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: Greentown, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreentown, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,994/mo$4,732/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,353/mo$4,271/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,495/mo$5,453/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,951/mo$4,265/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
Greentown, PA:$3,994/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,732/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
Greentown, PA:$3,353/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,271/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Greentown, PA:$5,495/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Greentown, PA:$2,951/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Greentown, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Greentown 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.

Greentown, PAPA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Greentown, PA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Greentown 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
Greentown, PA$6,751/mo$6,091/mo+10.8%
Pennsylvania$5,031/mo$4,876/mo+3.2%
National$5,056/mo$4,890/mo+3.4%
Greentown, PA
2024 average cost:$6,751/mo
2023 average cost:$6,091/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,031/mo
2023 average cost:$4,876/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,056/mo
2023 average cost:$4,890/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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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 Greentown

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Greentown

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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Grace Park Seniors Living Well in Stroudsburg, PA

5.0
We were welcomed with open arms. Staff and residents are so friendly and helpful. Moms room is cozy and she has adjusted well. Great place to keep busy as well. Dining room has delicious food and the property is very clean and well kept

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.

Greentown nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greentown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greentown, 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 Greentown 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 Greentown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Greentown, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Greentown 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 Greentown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Greentown, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Greentown 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 Greentown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Greentown, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Greentown 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 Greentown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Greentown, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.6%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greentown 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 Greentown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Greentown, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.6%
0.5%
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The Gardens of Green Ridge, Briarwood Senior Living and Serenity Care Mid Valley are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Greentown, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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