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Scranton, PA · 51 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Scranton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Every licensed senior community in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
2.6★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Scranton
Local Scranton-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Scranton prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,850/mo median
typical range $4,680–$7,310
Memory Care
$6,760/mo median
typical range $5,410–$8,450
Skilled Nursing
$11,880/mo median
typical range $10,770–$13,660
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,850/mo median
typical range $2,790–$7,440
Residential Care Home
$5,270/mo median
typical range $4,220–$6,590
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Scranton using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Scranton.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 40 communities in Scranton, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Wilkes-Barre, PA · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Wilkes-Barre's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →3
Gino J Merli Veterans Center
Scout 96Scranton, PA · 196 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Scranton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →4
Carbondale, PA · 115 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Carbondale's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →5
Scranton, PA · 327 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Scranton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →6
Scranton Health Care Center
Scout 86Scranton, PA · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Scranton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →7
Green Ridge Care Center
Scout 80Scranton, PA · 95 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Scranton.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →8
Wilkes Barre, PA · 133 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wilkes Barre.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →9
Saint Mary's Villa Nursing Hom
Scout 77Moscow, PA · 112 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Moscow.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →10
Kingston, PA · 65 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Kingston.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →11
Wilkes Barre, PA · 92 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wilkes Barre.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →12
Dallas, PA · 130 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Dallas.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →13
Dunmore Health Care Center
Scout 60Dunmore, PA · 92 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Dunmore.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →14
Wesley Village
Scout 60Pittston, PA · 160 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Pittston.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →15
Mid-Valley Health Care Center
Scout 60Peckville, PA · 38 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Peckville.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →16
Kingston, PA · 92 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kingston.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →17
Edenbrook at Hampton
Scout 57Wilkes Barre, PA · 104 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wilkes Barre.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →18
Scranton, PA · 145 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Scranton.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →19
Pavilion at St Luke Village, the
Scout 51Hazleton, PA · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hazleton.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →20
Exeter, PA · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Exeter.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →21
Mountain Top, PA · 106 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mountain Top.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →22
Manor at St Luke Village,the
Scout 46Hazleton, PA · 104 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hazleton.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →23
Scranton, PA · 102 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Scranton.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →
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Dallas, PA · 31 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Dallas.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →
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Embassy of East Mountain
Scout 44Wilkes-Barre, PA · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →26
Embassy of Wyoming Valley
Scout 43Wilkes Barre, PA · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wilkes Barre.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →27
Wilkes Barre, PA · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wilkes Barre.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →28
Edenbrook on Second Ave
Scout 40Kingston, PA · 160 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Kingston.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →29
Riverstreet Manor
Scout 39Wilkes-Barre, PA · 122 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Wilkes-Barre.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →30
Marywood Heights
Scout 38Scranton, PA · 72 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Scranton.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Tunkhannock, PA · 52 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tunkhannock.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →32
Abington Manor
Scout 34Clarks Summit, PA · 119 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Clarks Summit.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →33
Aventura at Creekside
Scout 34Carbondale, PA · 81 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →34
Nanticoke, PA · 110 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →35
Nanticoke, PA · 121 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →36
Taylor, PA · 142 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Taylor.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →37
Hazleton, PA · 297 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →38
Embassy of Tunkhannock
Scout 10Tunkhannock, PA · 124 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →39
Drums, PA · 37 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →40
Embassy of Scranton
Scout 6Scranton, PA · 139 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,770–$13,660/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Scranton, PA?
In the Scranton, PA area, assisted living typically runs $4,680–$7,310/month (median $5,850), memory care $5,410–$8,450/month (median $6,760), and skilled nursing $10,770–$13,660/month (median $11,880) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Scranton, PA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Scranton, PA right now are Allied Services Transitional Rehab Unit, Heinz Transitional Rehabilitation Unit, Gino J Merli Veterans Center. The full ranked list of 40 communities is on this page.
How are the 40 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.