Assisted Living Communities in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Mountain Top, PA below include 12 Assisted Living facilities with 249 reviews. On average in Mountain Top, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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"Me and my wife are living in The Smith Health Care. It is very nice. Our room is like a suite. It is like two rooms that were made into one. We have all that we need in the apartment. The staff is top rate. They're very good...."
"Mountain Top Senior Care & Rehab Center is a good place. They take good care of Mom and she seems to be doing very well there. She's been happy. I like it and she likes it. Right now, she has a private room, so she has a great room. Whenever I go the..."
"I liked that North Penn Manor was a smaller community and they have more hands on deck. It's a very happy place and I'll be happy to have my friend there. They have two common spaces. One of them was used for multiple purposes, like for entertainment..."
"My sister-in-law moved into Serenity Care Kingston. It is very nice and quite inviting. The rooms are clean and updated. They have a nice lounge for the residents to congregate. It has a huge TV and a small fireplace. They have a foyer where the resi..."
"We visited Highland Park Senior Living. It was very nice. The people were very, very nice to deal with. However, the place that my loved one is in now is more spacious than what we were looking at in Highland Park. The place itself is very welcoming...."
"The facility was so friendly! The staff were very friendly. It seemed like a place that I would feel comfortable putting my grandparents in. I spent time in the dining area with the elderly, and we shared stories about their life. It seems that they ..."
"Everybody there is so helpful and attentive. The administration helps every step of the way and are constantly making rounds. The aids are sweet and treat the residents like family. The activities director is very hands on. The maintence department w..."
"I want to go to Tiffany Court at Kingston. That place is fantastic. It is beautiful. All the stuff was new. They had great facilities, great rooms, and great food. We asked them about the meals, and we saw some of the meals come out and they were nic..."
"I volunteered at this facility for a short period of time. The staff was friendly and from all of my experiences appeared to be courteous to the residents. I took part in resident activities, and it did appear residents were happy and enjoyed the act..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Mountain Top, PA and Nearby Cities
US
$4,000
Kingston
$2,712
Wilkes Barre
$2,550
Hazleton
$2,200
Paying for Assisted Living in Mountain Top
Assisted Living costs in Mountain Top start around $0 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 Mountain Top 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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mountain Top
In Pennsylvania, including Mountain Top, seniors who already receive SSI may be eligible for financial assistance in paying assisted living costs. Per PA Code 2800.27, seniors cannot be charged more than their monthly income for these services.
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:
Mountain Top 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.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Mountain Top
Nestled in Eastern Pennsylvania's Luzerne County, Mountain Top offers plenty for seniors to do, including picnics and scenic beauty at Seven Tubs Natural Area and social and fitness programs at the Mountain Top Senior Center. Seniors aged 65 and older make up 18% of Mountain Top's 12,000 people, and some in this age group may need the help available at the area's 12 assisted living facilities, two of which are in Mountain Top and 10 others in nearby cities like Kingston and Wilkes-Barre.
These facilities in Mountain Top and the rest of the commonwealth are overseen by the Department of Aging, Office of Long-Term Living, Division of Licensing. In Pennsylvania, they're called assisted living residences (ALRs).
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Mountain Top
Compared to national and state averages of 100, Mountain Top's cost of living, at 97, is slightly lower, due mostly to lower grocery expense. This may be good news for families moving to the area to assist aging loved ones.
Mountain Top's crime rates are both well below the national averages, which is good news for seniors who may feel more secure running errands in town. Mountain Top's violent crime rate of 9.3, is less than half the national average of 22.7; Mountain Top's property crime rate of 19.4.is 16 points lower than the U.S. average.
Mountain Top's temperature ranges from 16-80 degrees, which is on par with the rest of the state. The area receives 47 inches of rain every year, 9 inches more than the U.S. average, and it receives 39 inches of snow, 11 more than the national average. The heavy precipitation may make it difficult for seniors with mobility issues to get around on certain days.
At 80, Mountain Top's air quality is 22 points above the EPA-estimated national average of 58, so seniors with respiratory challenges may breathe a bit easier here.
Mountain Top has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Wilkes-Barre.
Mountain Top seniors, and those throughout the commonwealth, receive a break on IRAs, Social Security or 401(k)s since retirement income is exempt from taxes.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mountain Top
Mountain Top-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensiveset of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities inPennsylvania are required to follow. Visit our
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Review of Mountain Top Senior Care & Rehab Center
Mountain Top Senior Care & Rehab Center is a good place. They take good care of Mom and she seems to be doing very well there. She's been happy. I like it and she likes it. Right now, she has a...
Me and my wife are living in The Smith Health Care. It is very nice. Our room is like a suite. It is like two rooms that were made into one. We have all that we need in the apartment. The staff is...
My experience with the Davis Manor assisted living was pleasant for the most part. The staff seemed to be friendly and caring of the patients. My Uncle stayed there for a total of four months. He...