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Best Assisted Living in Luzerne County, PA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 assisted living communities in Luzerne County, PA using Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in PA
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Dec 2025
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Avg Walk Score: 32/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Luzerne County, PA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 99The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Luzerne County, PA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Health.

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
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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
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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
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
Laurels Senior Living Community
AL
IL
RC
Hazleton (Faith Drive)
-No
16
Facility 16
PA AVG 46
Rank #559 / 668
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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
Overview of Glenmaura Senior Living

Glenmaura Senior Living is a trusted senior living community in Luzerne County, Moosic, PA, offering independent living, personal care, enhanced care and memory care. Residents here maintain an independent lifestyle with access to various levels of care and assistance should they need it. A highly-trained team makes residents’ lives easier, providing them help with daily living activities, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and any other things that they may require help with.

There’s never a dull moment at Glenmaura Senior Living with their wide variety of enriching activities, including various fitness classes, religious services, group activities, and outings. Dedicated to making residents’ lives easier, the community offers a broad range of luxurious amenities. 24-hour security fire detection & sprinkler system and Alert One Pendant services, ensures residents safety at all times, even during times of emergencies.

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Overview of Serenity Care Kingston

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of Luzerne County, Kingston, PA, Serenity Care Kingston is a reliable senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community offers private, semi-private, and companion suites with full bathrooms and a secure memory-care unit for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss. A team of dedicated professionals provide residents with personalized care and support, ensuring they are able to continue living independently and actively.

Residents enjoy a full social calendar of events, ensuring they stay active, engage, and live a fulfilling lifestyle that enriches their lives. Services such as laundry, housekeeping, and linens offer residents plenty of time to spend on leisure, entertainment, or bonding with family and friends. A wide range of delightful amenities are available to provide residents with plenty of opportunities for physical enrichment, relaxation, and fulfilling living experiences.

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Overview of The Pines Senior Living

Settled into the peaceful area in Luzerne County, Clarks Summit, PA, The Pines Senior Living is a thriving senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, respite care, and memory care. Residents are welcomed into comfortable bright and spacious accommodations, and enjoy access to a wide range of convenient services, vibrant activities, and amenities. The community offers various services, including medication management and assistance with daily living activities (ADL’s) to ensure residents feel well cared for in a welcoming environment.

Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or memory loss are provided their own neighborhood, designed to promote safe comfortable living that can accommodate their complex and unique needs. A dedicated activities team finds new ways to engage residents based on their individual preferences, offering a broad range of activities. With most of the chores handled by the team and access to compassionate services, residents at The Pines Senior Living are sure to enjoy a comfortable and happy life.

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Highland Park Senior Living

874 Schechter Dr, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702
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.

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Overview of Laurels Senior Living Community

Residents come first at Laurels Senior Living Community, a blissful senior living community in Luzerne County, Hazleton, PA, offering independent living, personal care, and respite care. Residents enjoy a secure and comfortable living space with well-built accommodations with a kitchenette, individually controlled heat & air conditioner, and emergency call systems. The community provides a variety of conveniences, such as on-site maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry services.

With a dedicated team available 24 hours a day, residents are guaranteed to receive quick responses during emergencies. A vibrant lifestyle is guaranteed with the community’s diverse variety of activities and helpful amenities. Home-made meals that are catered to residents’ special dietary needs are provided to ensure they stay energized and healthy. Physical, occupational, speech, and wellness therapies available on-site to help residents maintain their strength and mobility to continue living a meaningful and active life.

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Overview of Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center

Designed to provide seniors a vibrant life, wellness, and healthy longevity, Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center is an outstanding senior living community in Luzerne County, Plymouth, PA. The community offers various assisted living services designed to support residents in living an independent and vibrant life. A dedicated team compassionately provides assistance with daily living activities, pharmacy services, medication and insulin administration, ensuring they have the comfort of knowing their needs are well-cared for.

Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of to give residents more time to focus on their wellness and enjoyment. A wide array of interesting daily activities are regularly conducted to keep residents active and healthy. The community proudly offers transportation services to doctors offices, appointments, shopping outings, and local banks, relieving the hassle of taking public transportation. With its continuous reinvestment in the community, Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center guarantees continuous improvement in providing the highest quality of care.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Luzerne County, PA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Pennsylvania?

Assisted living in Pennsylvania is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Pennsylvania Medicaid cover assisted living?

Pennsylvania Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Pennsylvania) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 6 assisted living facilities in Luzerne County, PA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Luzerne County, PA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Luzerne County, PA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Luzerne County, PA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.