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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Lackawanna County, PA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Lackawanna County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Lackawanna County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 6 independent living facilities in Lackawanna County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wilkes-Barre, Dallas and Scranton.
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We like the facility, mom's studio with 3 closets, big shower and the attentive staff. And attentive administration! Based on our experience so far we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Conveniently tucked in the sheltering pines is a breath of fresh air. The Pines at Clarks Summit Senior Living, a personal care facility like no other. When it comes time to look for that extra sense of security for your loved one, The Pines is the ideal place. From personal care to Memory...
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My mom lives in assisted living here so I can only speak for that experience. She is very happy with the help she receives. She gets proper medical attention when she needs it and has been there for a year...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Goodwill Neighborhood Residences is a senior, 55 and over, housing community that is located in Scranton, PA in Lackawanna County. The residences are a close-knit community that is local to major freeways that lead to many dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Goodwill is a transformed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Lackawanna County, PA
The average cost of senior living in Lackawanna County is $3,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayfield, PA with an average of $2,928 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lackawanna County, PA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lackawanna County, PA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lackawanna County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lackawanna County, PA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Lackawanna County
Recent reviews for independent living in Lackawanna County
Masonic Village at Dallas
5.0
The property is neat and clean and very well maintained. The staff is extremely accommodating and attentive to our every need. Despite the pandemic, main staff have worked every day, even providing adult services such as delivery meals to my door. A minor complaint is that we only have one ...
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The Village at Greenbriar in Dallas, PA
5.0
We are very pleased with The Village. One thing they have done very well is they are very responsive.If you need something or questions answered they are readily available.
The Pines Senior Living in Clarks Summit, PA
5.0
What a beautiful place! My mom was just admitted a few short weeks ago. The staff has gone above and beyond to accommodate her each and every need! We love the food and the environment. Mom has joined the bridge and Mahjong clubs. Her mind is being stimulated and she is loving every second of ...
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Lackawanna County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lackawanna County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lackawanna County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lackawanna County independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lackawanna County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lackawanna County, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lackawanna County independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lackawanna County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lackawanna County, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lackawanna County independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Lackawanna County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lackawanna County, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
38.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
46.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
40.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Pines Senior Living, Glenmaura Senior Living and The Village at Greenbriar are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Lackawanna County
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Dallas, Pennsylvania
- Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Honesdale, Pennsylvania
- Hawley, Pennsylvania
- Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
- Moscow, Pennsylvania
- Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania
- Blakeslee, Pennsylvania
- West Nicholson, Pennsylvania
- Pittston, Pennsylvania
- Carbondale, Pennsylvania
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- Factoryville, Pennsylvania
- Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania
- Swoyersville, Pennsylvania
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