Highland Park Senior Living in Wilkes-barre Township, PA

Q: What neighborhood is Highland Park Senior Living in?

Highland Park Senior Living is in the Schechter Drive neighborhood of Wilkes-Barre Township.

Q: Is Highland Park Senior Living in a walkable area?

Highland Park Senior Living has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the license number of Highland Park Senior Living?

According to PA state health department records, Highland Park Senior Living's license number is 226300.

Q: When does Highland Park Senior Living's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Highland Park Senior Living's license expires on February 18, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Highland Park Senior Living?

Highland Park Senior Living's occupancy is 48%.

Q: Does Highland Park Senior Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Highland Park Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in PA.

Q: How many beds does Highland Park Senior Living have?

Highland Park Senior Living has 160 beds.

Overview of Highland Park Senior Living

Overlooking the tranquil neighborhood of Luzerne County, Township, PA, Highland Park Senior Living is a dedicated senior living community that offers independent living, personal care, and secured memory care. Residents can rest easy with a highly trained team available 24-hours a day to assist with activities of daily living and much more. Laundry services and housekeeping are also provided to free residents from the common hassles of tedious chores and enjoy more time for relaxing or connecting with families and friends.

Committed to encouraging connections and active living, the community offers a brimming calendar of activities and a wealth of amenities designed to provide plenty of opportunities for entertainment and leisure. Residents enjoy access to vibrant common areas, including a cocktail lounge, café, hair salon, and a theater room. Other services, including on-site pharmaceutical deliveries and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, guarantees residents maintain their overall wellbeing to continue living the lifestyle they desire.

Facility Direct Line (570) 970-4600

160-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 37 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

48%

Lower than the Pennsylvania average: 78.7%

Occupied beds

76 / 160

Average occupied beds in Pennsylvania homes 103 beds

Best of 2017

Facility TypePersonal Care Homes

StatusLicensed

IssuanceFebruary 18, 2026

ExpirationFebruary 18, 2027

CountyLuzerne

License LevelFULL

License Number226300

Highland Park Senior Living is legally operated by Highland Park Senior Living Llc.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Alzheimer's

24 units

Total beds

160 units

Café

Hair Salon

Cocktail Lounge

Theatre

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 45 citations 7 complaints 16 inspections 0 waivers

Inspection Score

5 points below the Pennsylvania average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Waivers A higher number of waivers may indicate the facility relies on staff who don't fully meet standard credential requirements. A lower number may suggest the facility meets staffing qualification standards without exemptions.

This Facility PA Average vs. PA Avg

Waivers are Pennsylvania Department of Health exemptions that let a facility operate outside required staffing ratios or staff credential rules. A higher count can signal that the facility regularly relies on exceptions — for example, fewer nursing hours per resident or staff who don't fully meet qualification standards — which may affect day-to-day care.
0
vs 0.9 avg
↓ 100% fewer than PA avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Pennsylvania state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Pennsylvania state average

Overall vs. PA average

Latest Inspection October 15, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	45	63	This facility has 29% fewer total citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (45 vs. PA avg 63).↓ 29% better Rank #273 / 482 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 273rd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	9	12.6	This facility has 29% fewer citations per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 12.6).↓ 29% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.8	5.7	This facility has 51% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (2.8 vs. PA avg 5.7).↓ 51% better Rank #163 / 482 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 163rd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	16	11	This facility has 45% more total inspections than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (16 vs. PA avg 11).↑ 45% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	9	8	This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (9 vs. PA avg 8).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	56%	73%	This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (56% vs. PA avg 73%).↓ 17% better Rank #133 / 482 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 133rd out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	PA Average	vs. PA Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	7	4	This facility has 75% more total complaints than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (7 vs. PA avg 4).↑ 75% worse Rank #405 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 405th out of 482 homes in Pennsylvania. Shows this facility's complaint inspections compared to the Pennsylvania average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Pennsylvania that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2021.	1.4	0.8	This facility has 75% more complaints per year than a typical Pennsylvania assisted living residence (1.4 vs. PA avg 0.8).↑ 75% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025, found no deficiencies or regulatory citations.
The February 11, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated neglect and safety failures, including a resident fall causing injury and death, with four serious deficiencies and license revocation.
Privacy violations involving unauthorized video recordings were substantiated twice in 2024 and 2025, resulting in directed corrective actions on staff training and surveillance use.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Mid-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

0.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Wilkes-Barre Township's city center to Highland Park Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Highland Park Senior Living	AL IL MC	Wilkes-Barre Township (Schechter Drive)	160 Facility 160 PA AVG 94 Rank #43 / 555	No	37 Facility 37 PA AVG 46 Rank #406 / 668	Highland Park Senior Living LLC	78 Facility 78 PA AVG 83 Rank #306 / 460	16	7 Facility 7 PA AVG 4 Rank #405 / 482	56.3% Facility 56.3% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #133 / 482	45 Facility 45 PA AVG 63 Rank #273 / 482	2.8 Facility 2.8 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #163 / 482	Profit	-	-	47.5% Facility 47.5% PA AVG 68.8% Rank #430 / 485	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Serenity Care Kingston	AL MC RC	Kingston	122 Facility 122 PA AVG 94 Rank #119 / 555	No	26 Facility 26 PA AVG 46 Rank #495 / 668	Serenity Care Kingston LLC	87 Facility 87 PA AVG 83 Rank #183 / 460	16	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 4 Rank #186 / 482	56.3% Facility 56.3% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #133 / 482	34 Facility 34 PA AVG 63 Rank #221 / 482	2.1 Facility 2.1 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #82 / 482	Profit	-	-	45.1% Facility 45.1% PA AVG 68.8% Rank #443 / 485	-
Glenmaura Senior Living	AL IL MC	Moosic (Glenmaura Corporate Center)	100 Facility 100 PA AVG 94 Rank #203 / 555	Yes	37 Facility 37 PA AVG 46 Rank #406 / 668	Glenmaura Senior Living At Montage LLC	82 Facility 82 PA AVG 83 Rank #257 / 460	18	4 Facility 4 PA AVG 4 Rank #301 / 482	61.1% Facility 61.1% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #183 / 482	43 Facility 43 PA AVG 63 Rank #266 / 482	2.4 Facility 2.4 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #115 / 482	Profit	171 Facility 171 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #5 / 361	1.99	94.0% Facility 94.0% PA AVG 68.8% Rank #24 / 485	-
The Pines Senior Living	AL IL MC RC	Clarks Summit	72 Facility 72 PA AVG 94 Rank #340 / 555	No	11 Facility 11 PA AVG 46 Rank #595 / 668	Millett Pines LLC	87 Facility 87 PA AVG 83 Rank #183 / 460	8	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 4 Rank #186 / 482	62.5% Facility 62.5% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #191 / 482	19 Facility 19 PA AVG 63 Rank #111 / 482	2.4 Facility 2.4 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #115 / 482	Profit	77 Facility 77 PA AVG 76.9 Rank #168 / 361	1.43	80.6% Facility 80.6% PA AVG 68.8% Rank #124 / 485	Private / Companion
Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center	AL MC	Plymouth	40 Facility 40 PA AVG 94 Rank #495 / 555	No	65 Facility 65 PA AVG 46 Rank #178 / 668	Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center LLC	94 Facility 94 PA AVG 83 Rank #72 / 460	11	2 Facility 2 PA AVG 4 Rank #186 / 482	72.7% Facility 72.7% PA AVG 72.7% Rank #302 / 482	20 Facility 20 PA AVG 63 Rank #122 / 482	1.8 Facility 1.8 PA AVG 5.7 Rank #59 / 482	Profit	-	-	97.5% Facility 97.5% PA AVG 68.8% Rank #8 / 485	Suite

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Community HealthChoices (CHC)

PA Medicaid CHC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Pennsylvania resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Managed care model; high urban demand (e.g., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh).

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Pennsylvania OPTIONS Program

PA OPTIONS

Age 60+

General Pennsylvania resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by region

Asset Limits $8,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE)

Pennsylvania LIFE (PACE)

Age 55+

General PA resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with LIFE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

16 providers in 25 counties (e.g., Allegheny, Luzerne); LIFE branding unique to PA.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Pennsylvania Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General PA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Pennsylvania Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; PA resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; reimbursements up to $600/month if care recipient income < ~$2,322/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

High demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Supplies (~$2,000/year) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Pennsylvania VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General PA resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR)

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Age 65+

General PA resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year individual or couple, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; ~600,000 eligible annually.

Benefits

Rebates ($250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Pennsylvania SFMNP

Age 60+

General PA resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 52 AAAs; serves ~200,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

What neighborhood is Highland Park Senior Living in?

Highland Park Senior Living is in the Schechter Drive neighborhood of Wilkes-Barre Township.

Is Highland Park Senior Living in a walkable area?

Highland Park Senior Living has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Highland Park Senior Living?

According to PA state health department records, Highland Park Senior Living's license number is 226300.

When does Highland Park Senior Living's license expire?

According to PA state health department records, Highland Park Senior Living's license expires on February 18, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Highland Park Senior Living?

Highland Park Senior Living's occupancy is 48%.

Does Highland Park Senior Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Highland Park Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in PA.

How many beds does Highland Park Senior Living have?

Highland Park Senior Living has 160 beds.

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