Scranton is perhaps best known as the location of The Office, and it has over 76,300 residents. Around 16.9% are seniors aged 65 and older. The region has a continental climate that brings warm, humid summers and cold winters with substantial snowfall. The Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and the Geisinger-Community Medical Center are high-performing in procedures and conditions related to cardiology and nephrology, as well as pulmonology.
In Scranton, the cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is over $2,100 higher than the national average of $7,756 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. For seniors who don’t need 24-hour medical supervision, there are more alternatives, such as home health care and assisted living. With home care, seniors can age in place at home, instead of a long-term care community while still receiving the same level of personal and skilled nursing care needs. Assisted living communities provide a secure residence and engaging group activities for residents to enjoy.
This guide includes a comparison of nursing home costs in Scranton, along with a shortlist of resources for seniors as they research their long-term care options.
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2741 BOULEVARD AVENUE, Scranton, PA, 18509
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Green Ridge Health Care Center. We were particularly interested in this facility because it's so near my home and we have known several people who have been residents there and they were always very happy there. The staff is..."
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2500 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18509
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Marywood Heights is a very nice community. It's clean. The nurses and the attendants are all very pleasant and helpful. My mother-in-law had some medical problems and the nurses have been right on top of it, taking care of that and seeing if she need..."
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401 PENN AVENUE, Scranton, PA, 18503
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My dad was a resident of this nursing home. I was very impressed with the staff, nurses, volunteers and over all looks of this place. I was always treated with respect as were those who lived there. It was very clean and did not smell like some of t..."
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1101 Vine Street, Scranton, PA, 18510
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My mother was at Jewish Home for a month for rehab. It was excellent, the food was delicious, and I can't say anything bad about it. It was well maintained, it was a very nice place, very spacious, and it didn't smell...."
READ MORE2309 STAFFORD AVENUE, Scranton, PA, 18505
3.4
(10 reviews)
"Was in rehab for a broken leg. This was my third facilty. 2 others were horrible. This was the best! PT/OT/Speech were awesome! So very glad I went there. They are my heroes! ..."
READ MORE303 Smallacombe Drive , Scranton, PA, 18501
2.4
(10 reviews)
"My mother was a resident of Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center for rehab. The staff members were very attentive, helpful, and nice. The facility itself was nice and outstanding. They have a state-of-the-art rehab facility. They have physical and ..."
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100 Linwood Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18505
2.8
(4 reviews)
"The staff is very good. The food is served in a dining room that all patients can go to and eat. The food in dining room is well cooked and warm. The food served to the rooms is not cold or bad. It's unfortunate that as we all get older our minds..."
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1000 MILL STREET, Dunmore, PA, 18512
4.3
(11 reviews)
"My father is a resident. The rooms are clean. The staff is AMAZING! They are attentive to my father's needs. They actually care about the residents which puts my mind at ease. At times, I feel, they go above and beyond which is very comforting. Thank..."
READ MORE516 St. Mary's Villa Road, Moscow, PA, 18444
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My dad is now at Saint Mary's Villa. Their physical therapy department had the best reputation. It came highly recommended and we're very happy we chose it. My dad is making great progress with his physical skills. His room is clean and well-kept. It..."
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500 West Hospital Street, Taylor, PA, 18517
3.8
(8 reviews)
"Great place. The staff is so nice and most of them have been there for many many years... that says a lot. The care is amazing and the rehab team goes above and beyond. I would highly recommend...."
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63 Sturges Road, Peckville, PA, 18452
3.5
(2 reviews)
"The facility is on the smaller side but it gives off a family environment. The residents are always well taken care of. My interactions with the staff were wonderful. They work very hard and never hesitate to help anyone and everyone. The residents a..."
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260 Terrace Drive, Peckville, PA, 18452
3.0
(6 reviews)
"My Grandmother was here for 8 years and she was always very clean and well taken care of. Thank You to all the staff who helped make her stay the most comfortable...."
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100 Edella Road, Clarks Summit, PA, 18411
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Abington Manor was OK and convenient. The grounds were nice too, but the other place I visited was nicer. ..."
READ MOREIn Scranton, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $9,885 per month and a private room costs $10,342 per month.
The cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $153 lower than the state average. On the other hand, it’s $2,129 higher than the national average.
Compared to the rest of the state, Scranton falls somewhere in the middle for pricing. Allentown is one of the most expensive areas in the state at $12,471, while Harrisburg is a more reasonable $10,311 — that’s still over $400 more than Scranton. Erie is around $700 lower, and Bloomsburg is one of the cheapest in the state at $8,578, which is $1,307 less per month.
Scranton
$9,885
Pennsylvania
$10,038
The United States
$7,756
Allentown
$12,471
Harrisburg
$10,311
Erie
$9,186
Bloomsburg
$8,578
When considering types of long-term care, the cost of care can be an important factor. In Scranton, the cost of in-home care, for both homemaking and home health aide services, is $4,385 per month, which is $5,500 less than a semiprivate room. Adult day care is the least expensive at only $1,343 per month. With an average of $2,450, assisted living costs about 25% of what nursing home care costs. A private room in a nursing home costs $457 more than a semiprivate room.
Home care
$4,385
Home health care
$4,385
Adult day health care
$1,343
Assisted living
$2,450
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,885
Nursing home (private room)
$10,342
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
This section has a few resources that may benefit homebound seniors in Scranton. The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging is a good place to start for seniors who still need to apply for Medicare and are still exploring their long-term care options. Low-income seniors can find financial assistance for long-term care through Medicaid’s home- and community-based waiver programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) | (570) 963-6740 | The Lackawanna AAA provides a wide range of programs for seniors and their caregivers. Serving county residents aged 60 and older, the care management team can assess an individual’s needs and help them plan for the future. Qualifying caregivers can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs for supplies and respite care, in addition to having access to training and other educational opportunities. |
| Pennsylvania State Medicaid Waivers for Home- and Community-Based Services | (570) 963-6740 | Medicaid can cover the cost of home-and community-based services for residents in Pennsylvania, including in-home nursing care. Qualifying seniors can contact the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging to find the right Medicaid waiver that fits their needs. The LIFE waiver program is designed for seniors 55 and older who need skilled nursing care and rehabilitation therapies. |
| The Pennsylvania State Long-Term Ombudsman Program | (717) 783-8975 | Ombudsmen are certified by the state to assist residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, with ensuring their needs are met and their concerns addressed. Seniors and loved ones can reach out to an ombudsman regarding lack of quality personal care or lack of healthy meal options, along with cases of elder abuse. To find a local ombudsman, call the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging or the phone number provided. |
| PA MEDI — Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight | (800) 783-7067 | PA MEDI is the Pennsylvania state health insurance counseling program, offering free and unbiased counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. From helping seniors apply for coverage to reporting fraudulent charges, counselors are certified by the state to assist seniors with a wide variety of medicare needs. Seniors can also find financial assistance for out-of-pocket expenses related to prescription medications and medical supplies. A local medicare counselor can be reached through the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging or by calling the phone number provided. |
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Terri
5
Review of Marywood Heights
Marywood Heights is a very nice community. It's clean. The nurses and the attendants are all very pleasant and helpful. My mother-in-law had some medical problems and the nurses have been right on...
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Marla
5
Review of Green Ridge Health Care Center
My mother has moved into Green Ridge Health Care Center. We were particularly interested in this facility because it's so near my home and we have known several people who have been residents there...
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bp22
1
Review of Mountain View Care Center
This place has gone down hill in a matter of a few years. They are absolutely horrible. It smells horribly. Like old pee. The floors are atrocious. My mils wheelchair had food caked on it and under...
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