18 Assisted Living Facilities near Kingston, PA

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Kingston

• Kingston has a humid continental climate, meaning that it has four distinct seasons with cold winters. Snowfall can be heavy in January, with an average snowfall of 13.5 inches. However, seniors are generally comfortable outdoors from May to September.

• The overall cost of living in Kingston is low, at 85 percent of the national average. Housing is particularly low at 58 percent of the national average, and utilities are the highest expense at seven percent above the national average. Management of heating and cooling costs will be essential for seniors living on a budget in Kingston.

• Kingston is safer than about one-third of all U.S. cities, although its overall crime rate is about average for Pennsylvania as a whole. The crime rate in Kingston is 20.7 crimes per thousand people per year, compared to Pennsylvania’s annual average of 20.6 crimes per thousand people. Seniors who are already living in Pennsylvania may not have particular concerns about crime.

• The Luzerne Transportation Authority is responsible for public transportation in this county, including Kingston. With a State Transit ID card, seniors ride all day for free during regular service hours. Medicare card holders pay half the standard fare.

• The Kingston Borough Recreation Center provides a variety of memberships with fees that are based primarily on age and residency status, including senior citizens. The facilities include a gymnasium, racquetball courts, fitness rooms and game areas. Each locker room also has a steam sauna.

• The Kingston area is home to world-class medical facilities, including First Hospital Wyoming Valley and Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.