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Photo of Brookdale Castle Gardens
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44 Floor plans available
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Still going very well. Fantastic friendly staff, many activities everyday, socials with families and friends, wide choice of meals with sit down restaurant style like service. Menus with starters, main dish,...
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.
The Hearth is proud to offer Viking Pure Solutions’ electrochemically activated cleaning and disinfecting systems for our residents in each of our communities! This revolutionary safe and effective cleaner provides protection for our residents, teams, and families providing state of the art...
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Staff was wonderful; her room was lovely and the accommodations were perfect for her needs. Food was not that great, however. She did not participate in many activities, only because (I think) it was a short...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Willowbrook Place is an Inspirit Senior Living community which offers high quality senior living in the borough of Clarks Summit in the northeastern mountains of Pennsylvania. Our historical town boasts homes from the early 1800s, an abundance of outdoor recreational activities and has plenty of...
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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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Very happy with Elan Gardens!! Would highly recommend. I feel like they are part of the family now. Truly care about their residents. Great people!
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
When the time comes that living alone is becoming a problem for you or a loved one-assisted living at Elan Gardens may be just the answer. Elan Gardens offers the best of both worlds with private apartment suites and every service imaginable right at your finger tips. Dedicated to offering a...
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We have had some issues...But I understand they are the best compared to what is available in the area- so I would recommend. They are very caring but not 100 percent organized. They have been taken over and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Clarks Summit Senior Living is proudly owned by Five Star Quality Care. For the past 20 years our friendly and caring staff are available to assist residents 24/7. Located in the prestigious Abington's across from the Scranton Country Club. Our community's interior features beautiful woodwork and...
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Our family member was very withdrawn and apprehensive about the change of his residence--had lived in the same home for 83 years! While his comfort level took several months to improve, he is a much changed...
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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Moved my wife to Elderwood and she is content, the combative behavior she had at BD is gone. Elderwood is not as impressive as BD for facilities, meals but the care is far superior and that directly reflects...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Elderwood Village at Vestal is an assisted living community located in historic Vestal, New York, tucked away in a residential area, offering the peace and quiet our residents want while also being conveniently located to all that Vestal has to offer. Elderwood Village at Vestal is an intimate,...
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Gracious living is full of daily joy, happiness, and realizing the small things in life matter such as a simple smile on everyone's face. Whether it's making a heart out of a piece of paper and they...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Gracious Living Estates is a 65-bed Personal Care Home in Montrose, PA. It has faithfully served the seniors of Northeast Pennsylvania since 1998. GLE meets all of the food, shelter, and personal needs of its Residents.GLE's unit mix is roughly:1/3rd Privates1/3rd Semi-Private Deluxes1/3rd...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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My dad is doing ok since moving into Star Hill. The community is one of the cleanest I have seen in the area. The staff are friendly and help my dad with whatever he needs. They offer some activities. Dad...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Star Hill Rest Home is a senior living community located in Harvey's Lake, PA, in Lucerne County. Harvey's Lake is a waterfront borough community with a population of about 2,700 people. Residents will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape when they take their walks and daily exercise, and can...

Cost of assisted living in Elk Lake, PA

The average cost of senior living in Elk Lake is $4,471 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Honesdale, PA with an average of $4,394 per month.

Assisted living costs in Elk Lake, PA, vs. state and national averages

Elk Lake, PA
$4,471/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Elk Lake, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,471/mo
$6,180/mo

Assisted living costs in Elk Lake, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,766/mo
Studio
$3,691/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,637/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,820/mo

Senior living costs in Elk Lake vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Elk Lake, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElk Lake, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,471/mo$5,701/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,180/mo$7,255/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$2,607/mo$3,813/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Elk Lake, PA:$4,471/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,701/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Elk Lake, PA:$6,180/mo
Pennsylvania:$7,255/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Elk Lake, PA:$2,607/mo
Pennsylvania:$3,813/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elk Lake, PA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elk Lake and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Elk Lake, PA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elk Lake have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elk Lake, PA$4,529/mo$4,440/mo+2.0%
Pennsylvania$5,351/mo$5,208/mo+2.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Elk Lake, PA
2024 average cost:$4,529/mo
2023 average cost:$4,440/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Pennsylvania
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,208/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elk Lake, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Elk Lake.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elk Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elk Lake

Star Hill Rest Home in Harveys Lake, PA

4.5
My mom has been there for years she has always been treated like family I would recommend this personal care home to anyone

Clarks Summit Senior Living

5.0
All experiences were very positive. It is a beautiful facility and everyone is very friendly. I would definitely recommend Clarks Summit to others.

Elan Gardens, Inc. in Clarks Summit, PA

4.0
Elan Assisted Living is great. Unfortunately, Elan Skilled Nursing is not. Skilled Nursing has addressed issues, but new ones keep arising.

Elk Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Elk Lake assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Elk Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elk Lake, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.2%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.9%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.3%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.3%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
46%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elk Lake assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Elk Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elk Lake, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.3%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.7%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Lake assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elk Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Lake, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.2%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.3%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Lake assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elk Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Lake, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.9%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.5%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
10.4%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.5%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Lake assisted 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 assisted living communities in Elk Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Lake, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.8%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.9%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.9%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.4%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
41%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.1%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elk Lake

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Elk Lake protect seniors.
Learn about Pennsylvania assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brookdale Castle Gardens, Willowbrook Place and Elan Gardens, Inc. are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Elk Lake, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.
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