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Assisted Living in Drums, Pennsylvania

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Drums, Pennsylvania. This includes 2 facilities in Drums and 18 nearby. The median cost per day for assisted living in Pennsylvania is approximately $109, with costs running between $31 and $256 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $3,280, with costs ranging from about $925 up to $7,677. The median yearly cost is $39,360, which is under the US average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Drums generally range from around $1,365 per month up to $5,220 per month, with an average cost of approximately $3,000 per month. This equates to an annual cost of $36,000.




SeniorScore™ for Drums, Pennsylvania



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Drums scores higher than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
  • Drums scores higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Hazleton General Hospital, Hazleton-st Joseph Medical Ctr, and Mercy Special Care Hospital.
  • There are 27 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Butler Valley Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, Conyngham Care Center, and Fritzingertown Senior Living Community.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 104 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
  • There are 45 golf courses in or around the city, including Sand Springs Golf Course, Edgewood in the Pines, and Valley Country Club.
  • There are 5 parks near the city center, including Moyers Grove Campground, Nescopeck State Park, and Council Cup Campground.
  • There are 64 churches in or near the city, including Good Shepherd Church, St John\'s Lutheran Church, and St Johns United Church-Christ.
  • There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 50 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 33 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.02% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.40% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Pennsylvania has an average state income tax of 3.07%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $73,846, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $62,173, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $28,606, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $102,200 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $16,120 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 4.16%, which is very low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Drums receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Drums has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • Drums has a sparse population density of 240.2 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Drums have an average daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Drums has an average public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.33%.

Drums is a small city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding metro area is home to 447,866 people, there are 9,020 residing in the city itself. 31% of the residents are over the age of 55.

Drums has an above average SeniorScore™ of 78. The city's average household income is $62,000 ($29,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $51,000 for the state of Pennsylvania. The average home price in Drums is $250,500, which is higher than the state average of $213,000. The city also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 4.16%.

Drums has extreme mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The city receives heavy levels of rain annually. Drums has better than average air quality in comparison to similarly-sized cities.

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Conyngham Care Center - Drums, PA

Conyngham Care Center

63 S Hunter Hwy

Drums, PA 18222

1-855-222-1541

Conyngham Care Center is located at 63 S Hunter Hwy in Drums, Pennsylvania. It is a 20 unit senior care community. With an average per-family income of $56,366, the community is in a predominantly middle income area. ...

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Corrigan House - Hazleton, PA

Corrigan House

350 Hazle Township Blvd

Hazleton, PA 18202

1-855-229-7494

Located at 350 Hazle Township Blvd, Corrigan House is a senior housing community serving Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The neighboring area has a medium-density population, with about 13,000 residents in the zip code of 18202. With an average household income ...

2 miles away from Drums, PA

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Heritage Hill Senior Community - Weatherly, PA

Heritage Hill Senior Community

800 6th St

Weatherly, PA 18255

1-855-222-1541

Heritage Hill Senior Community is a senior community located at 800 6th St in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. With a median per-family income of $45,332, the community is in a primarily middle class area. It has a sparse population, with ...

10 miles away from Drums, PA

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Guardian Elder Care Center - Nanticoke, PA

Guardian Elder Care Center

147 Old Newport St

Nanticoke, PA 18634

1-855-233-7205

5 Reviews  

Guardian Elder Care Center is a 110 room senior housing community located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. The facility is in a largely middle class area, with an average family income of $37,064. It has an average population density, with ...

13 miles away from Drums, PA

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Edgemont Lodge - Lansford, PA

Edgemont Lodge

22 Edgemont Rd

Lansford, PA 18232

1-855-240-2530

Located at 22 Edgemont Rd, Edgemont Lodge is a senior housing community in Lansford, Pennsylvania. The encompassing area is sparsely populated, with approximately 5,000 residents in the 18232 zip code. With an average family income of $38,252, it ...

13 miles away from Drums, PA

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Hampton House - Wilkes Barre, PA

Hampton House

1548 Sans Souci Pkwy

Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

1-855-240-2530

6 Reviews  

Hampton House is located at 1548 Sans Souci Pkwy in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. It is a 104 room senior community. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with about 41,000 poeple living in the zip code of 18702. ...

15 miles away from Drums, PA

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Elmcroft of Berwick - Berwick, PA

Elmcroft of Berwick

2050 W Front St

Berwick, PA 18603

1-855-224-5130

Situated in the Briar Creek neighborhood, Elmcroft of Berwick is a senior housing community serving Berwick, Pennsylvania. The neighboring area has a medium-density population, with roughly 20,000 residents in the zip code of 18603. It is a largely ...

15 miles away from Drums, PA

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Little Flower Manor - Wilkes Barre, PA

Little Flower Manor

200 S Meade St

Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

1-855-224-5130

Located at 200 S Meade St, Little Flower Manor is a senior housing facility in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The community is in a largely middle class area, with an average per-family income of $36,367. It has a dense ...

16 miles away from Drums, PA

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Keystone Garden Estates - Plymouth, PA

Keystone Garden Estates

100 Narrows Rd

Plymouth, PA 18651

1-855-241-4685

Located at 100 Narrows Rd, Keystone Garden Estates is a senior care community serving Plymouth, Pennsylvania. The community is in a generally low income area, with a median household income of $34,015. With approximately 10,000 people residing in ...

17 miles away from Drums, PA

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North Penn Manor - Wilkes Barre, PA

North Penn Manor

240 North Sherman St

Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

1-855-221-7955

3 Reviews  

Located at 240 North Sherman St, North Penn Manor is a senior care facility in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with a median per-household income of $36,367. With around 41,000 poeple ...

17 miles away from Drums, PA

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Tiffany Court at Kingston - Kingston, PA

Tiffany Court at Kingston

700 Northampton St

Kingston, PA 18704

1-855-240-2530

1 Review  

Tiffany Court at Kingston is a senior care facility located at 700 Northampton St in Kingston, Pennsylvania. The community is in a generally middle class area, with an average per-family income of $42,132. With roughly 32,000 individuals residing ...

18 miles away from Drums, PA

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