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Page Reviewed / Updated – January 17, 2024
Surrounded by riverfront parks and near the county seat of Wilkes-Barre, Kingston has a public recreation center offering an indoor driving range and a sauna. Kingston, steeped in Pennsylvania history, is home to an estimated 13,323 people. Seniors make up 19% of the population.
Pennsylvania has a flat income tax rate and does not charge gas tax. The region frequently sees snow but typically has mild warm weather from May to September, with an average high of 74 degrees. There are four hospitals nearby, including the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center and the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, which has 332 beds and specializes in cardiac care.
Kingston’s assisted living communities offer help with daily living activities and social programming that are more affordable than those in nearby Allentown and other Pennsylvania cities. The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows the median monthly cost for assisted living in Kingston is $2,875. The state’s monthly average of $4,100 and the national average of $4,500 are considerably higher.
Note: Data for Kingston was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Scranton, was used instead.
Explore this guide to the 10 top assisted living facilities in and around Kingston.
Serenity Care Kingston
Serenity Care Kingston is within walking distance of the Kingston Recreation Center and a paved walking trail on the Susquehanna Greenway. The center provides both assisted living and memory care. Assisted living residents can take part in a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, lively music, fun games, religious services and social events in the TV room and lounge. Serenity Care welcomes up to 70 residents, hosts on- and off-site activities and has nurses on staff. The community provides resident housekeeping and laundry services, physical therapy and skilled nursing care.
Features
- Small pets allowed
- Resident transportation provided
Tiffany Court at Kingston
Across the street from shopping and dining options, Tiffany Court at Kingston provides seniors with an array of personal care services, including memory care. The community has housing options ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments, and all rooms feature an emergency call system and cable TV. The center has an outdoor courtyard, which is popular with residents, and it offers on-site religious services. For entertainment, Tiffany Court at Kingston hosts karaoke nights and holiday parties. Residents can also make use of the community's gym. Staff serves meals three times daily in the communal dining room.
Features
- Landscaped garden
- Tai chi classes
United Methodist Homes Wesley Village Campus
In scenic northeastern Pennsylvania, United Methodist Homes Wesley Village sits on a 50-acre campus surrounded by mature trees. Designed for a continuum of care, Wesley Village offers assisted living, independent residences, memory care and rehabilitation housing. Seniors choose from apartments or cottages, all of which include a kitchen and extra living space. This faith-based assisted living community ranks high for its in-house pharmacy, giving residents a convenient option for refilling prescriptions. The pharmacy service promotes seniors' independence while supporting healthy living. A visit to the community café provides seniors with nutritious options and relaxation in the outdoor dining area — one of several unique amenities for the more than 180 residents who live here.
Features
- On-site gym and spa
- Chaplain and religious services
Village at Greenbriar
Village at Greenbriar sits in a rural area and ranks high for its ample social opportunities. Residents can enjoy a refreshing dip in the swimming pool complete with cabanas or play a lively round of tennis at the on-site courts. The community also features a library for quiet reading and a game room with billiards for friendly competition. For exercise, residents visit the indoor gym or walk on the scenic trails that cross the community's 40 acres. Seniors can enjoy a day of relaxation and socialization at Hepburn Salon, followed by evening entertainment in the Sinatra Lounge. The family-owned Village at Greenbriar offers complete care to seniors, including help with daily tasks such as dressing or eating.
Features
- Outings to local restaurants
- Gated community
Highland Park Senior Living
Highland Park Senior Living is in proximity to a range of stores and restaurants. It features 24-hour security and offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Its unique programs make this a top assisted living community. For example, staff-led acoustic therapy sessions extend calm and relaxation, using white noise to ease insomnia, restlessness and other ailments. Seniors at Highland Park also have a range of convenient amenities, including a theater, dry cleaning valet service and an on-site post office. All rooms include Wi-Fi and personal control of thermostats. Highland Park offers once-weekly housekeeping, washers and dryers and daily medication assistance.
Features
- Unisex hair salon
- Cocktail lounge
Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center
Plymouth Manor offers personal care to seniors in a homelike environment conveniently located less than 5 miles from downtown Wilkes-Barre. The facility's administrator, who is also a licensed nurse, manages staff and programs on-site daily. Supportive personal care ensures that seniors receive help with daily necessities, including insulin and medication management. Catering to all diets, dining staff serve three meals daily plus snacks in the Monet Dining Room, which features works by the French painter Oscar-Claude Monet. Residents take part in on-site activities such as games or enjoy quiet time in the rocking chairs on Plymouth Manor's wide front porch. For day trips and personal appointments, the community provides transportation.
Features
- On-site vegetable garden
- Housekeeping and laundry services
Serenity Care Wyoming
Known for its restaurant-quality meals, Serenity Care Wyoming stands out on our list of top senior living facilities in the region. Meals incorporate fresh ingredients from local sources and residents eat in the community dining room, which features a fireplace. The community provides personal care in a residential setting along with physical therapy services. Staff, including an on-site nurse, assists residents with daily medications and necessities such as housekeeping and laundry. To support residents' emotional well-being, Serenity Care coordinates a range of activities both on- and off-site. Seniors can socialize through games, relax with arts and crafts and take part in weekly religious services. In addition to providing routine transportation, the staff organizes off-site casino and shopping trips.
Features
- Resident parking
- Companion suites
Smith Health Care Ltd
Smith Health Care, surrounded by state parks and scenic mountain ranges, is a family-owned community offering assisted living and skilled nursing home care for seniors. The community ensures 24/7 security while tending to personal care needs of residents. At Smith Health, culinary staff accommodates special dietary needs and support staff help seniors with daily living tasks, including medication assistance. Residents enjoy a variety of recreational activities, day trips and holiday celebrations. In addition to residential care, Smith Health Care offers families temporary programs for respite care and maintains specialized amenities for memory care residents such as enclosed outdoor walking paths.
Features
- Fitness center
- Resident transportation
The Gardens of Green Ridge
Not far from the heart of Scranton, The Gardens of Green Ridge offers memory care and assisted living in a supportive environment built around individual wellness plans. It boasts engaging social programs and recreational activities. Residents enjoy full meal service three times per day, weekly laundry and housekeeping and off-site excursions to shopping destinations. The Gardens of Green Ridge supports much-needed time with family and friends by inviting guests to join seniors at meal time.
Features
- In-room kitchenette
- Book clubs and games
Serenity Care Scranton
In addition to residential care, Serenity Care offers physical therapy, hospice and respite care programs. As one of the few assisted living centers in the area offering triple rooms, the community lets seniors choose from a variety of floor plans. From the smallest residential option, studio apartments, to companion suites, the furnished rooms include modern decor and safety features such as an in-room emergency call system. Staff help seniors with medication management and daily life activities such as bathing. Seniors take part in numerous daily and weekly enrichment activities — either on or off campus. An on-site garden promotes both socializing and healthy living by cultivating fresh foods.
Features
- Beauty/barber shop
- Lectures and recreation