10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Clarks Summit, PA

 

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This spacious Pennsylvania suburb northwest of Scranton provides a peaceful setting with easy access to daily resources in a small, close-knit community. Local nature areas showcase the area’s natural beauty, and shopping centers like City Market Clarks Summit capture the town’s sense of community.

In Clarks Summit, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Clarks Summit, PA

The median monthly cost of assisted living is about $5,400 in Clarks Summit and $3,300 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of assisted living in the state of Pennsylvania is around $4,200.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Clarks Summit are rated 10 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Clarks Summit is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
90	79	95	98	89	89

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$87,384 per year	$33,009 per year	$72,995 per year	$34,157 per year	$39,677 per year	$4,028 per year	$657 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Clarks Summit include:

Regional Hospital of Scranton

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 150+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Moses Taylor Hospital

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Geisinger-Community Medical Center

 

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 270+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Clarks Summit’s climate is classified as humid continental, meaning the area experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers and notable cold snaps in winter. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 73%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
26°F	34°F	19°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	83°F	62°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 99

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 38″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
46	20.3%	5,149	3,248 per square mile	2.3

 

Race and Ethnicity for Lackawanna County

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	3.1%	4.2%	8.4%	0.1%	1.9%	83.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Wilkes-Barre: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 90/100

 

2020 Presidential Election Results for Lackawanna County

Democratic	Republican	Other
53.7%	45.3%	0.9%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Historic sites and outdoor attractions in Clarks Summit include:

• Snook Family House
• Hillside Park
• Lackawanna State Park

Clarks Summit’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Abington Shopping Center
• City Market Clarks Summit

 

Transportation

The County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) provides public bus transportation to Clarks Summit residents and throughout the surrounding area. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Clarks Summit.