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1640 NORTH MAIN AVENUE, Scranton, PA, 18504
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There are 21 Assisted Living Facilities in the Clarks Summit area, with 6 in Clarks Summit and 15 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Clarks Summit is $4,580 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Scranton with an average starting cost of 3,708.
To help you with your search, browse the 187 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Clarks Summit. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Clarks Summit 4.22 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 5 families in Clarks Summit find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Clarks Summit, call (855) 948-3865.
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1640 NORTH MAIN AVENUE, Scranton, PA, 18504
Clarks Summit is a borough of Lackawanna County, located in northeastern Pennsylvania, near Scranton. The original land grant was given to William Clark for fighting in the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Clark and his three sons were the only residents when they built their log cabin in 1799, but now slightly more than 5,100 people live in the borough with nearly 1,100 of them being in the 65 and older age bracket.
Some of these people may need assistance with activities of daily living. To that purpose, six assisted living residences (ALRs), as they're called in Clarks Summit and throughout Pennsylvania, are in the area to provide support, with two in Scranton and four in other nearby towns. They're regulated and licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging or the Department of Public Welfare.
Assisted Living costs in Clarks Summit start around $4,580 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Clarks Summit and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Clarks Summit
$4,580
US
$4,000
Scranton
$3,708
Medicaid benefits for assisted living services aren't available in Pennsylvania, but seniors living in Clarks Summit who are receiving Supplemental Security Income may get extra funds to cover personal assistance.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Clarks Summit and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Clarks Summit, please visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page.
Clarks Summit-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Pennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Pennsylvania page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Eleanor
4
Review of Clarks Summit Senior Living
I am currently at Clarks Summit Senior Living. It's a nice place and it's a very well-kept building. The grounds are nice. They have a beautiful front porch with tables, chairs, and rocking chairs,...
Provider response
Eleanor, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on life at Clarks Summit. We especially appreciate your kind words for our caring team, and your compliments for how they go about their...
Assisted Living
Brian
5
Review of The Pines Senior Living
The Pines Senior Living was the newest among all the facilities that I toured and it was, by, far, the nicest. It was not so cozy, but it was definitely a very nice facility and the price was also...
Assisted Living
Brian
5
Review of Elan Gardens
The tour I had at Elan Gardens was done very well. The exterior of the place was extraordinary, and its amenities were excellent. The room size was very adequate, and the closet was great. We...