Assisted Living in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. This includes 1 facility in Nanticoke and 19 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Pennsylvania range from $31 up to $256, with a mean expenditure running approximately $109. The monthly expense averages around $3,280 and ranges between $925 and $7,677. Yearly, the average cost is around $39,360, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.

Costs for assisted living in Nanticoke typically range between $1,365 per month and $5,220 per month. The median cost is about $3,000 per month, or around $36,000 annually.

SeniorScore™ for Nanticoke, 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.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Nanticoke scores lower than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
Nanticoke scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 10 hospitals within close range of the city, including Mercy Special Care Hospital, Clear Brook Lodge, and Wilkes-barre General Hospital.
There are 43 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Guardian Elder Care Center, Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Hampton House.
There is a very 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 176 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
There are 44 golf courses in or around the city, including Wyoming Valley Country Club, Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, and Jean\'s Run Golf Course.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Council Cup Campground, Kirby Park, and Moyers Grove Campground.
There are 87 churches in or near the city, including St Stanislaus Church Rectory, St Joseph\'s Catholic Church, and St Mary\'s Rc Church Rectory.
There are 12 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 74 grocery stores within the city.
There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 52 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

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 $46,788, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $38,575, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $20,715, which is significantly lower 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 7.38%, which is average 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.

General Quality of Life

Nanticoke receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Nanticoke has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Nanticoke has an average population density of 915.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Nanticoke have a short daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Nanticoke has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a very low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 84.94%.

Nanticoke is a small city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It is included in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metropolitan statistical area. The city has a total population of 13,569, with 447,866 people in the surrounding area. People who are 55 and over make up approximately 34% of the total population.

Nanticoke has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city's average household income is $39,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Pennsylvania. The average housing price in Nanticoke is $132,000, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.38%.

Nanticoke has harsh mean temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low amounts of rain each year. In relation to other cities in the United States, Nanticoke has better than average air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime.

More About Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

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 ...

Assisted Living in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

SeniorScore™ for Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania

Guardian Elder Care Center

Hampton House

Plymouth Manor Personal Care Center

Keystone Garden Estates

Smith Health Care Ltd

Mountain Top Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center

Little Flower Manor

Tiffany Court at Kingston

ManorCare Health Services - Kingston

North Penn Manor

Riverstreet Manor

Kingston Health Care Center

Keystone Adult Day Care

Fern Wood Manor

The Village at Greenbriar

Mercy Center Nursing Unit

Wesley Village Campus

Star Hill Rest Home

Conyngham Care Center

Fritzingertown Senior Living Community