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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes-Barre, PA has 3 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,438/mo. That's roughly in line with the Pennsylvania state median.

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Median monthly price, Wilkes-Barre

$6,438/mo

Estimated range $6,036 – $7,603

● Wilkes-Barre $6,438 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

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What senior care costs in Wilkes-Barre

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingWilkes-BarrePennsylvaniaNational
25th percentile$6,036/mo$6,186/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,438/mo$6,480/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,603/mo$7,043/mo$7,083/mo

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Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages (opens in a new tab)

Staying home instead

Home care in Wilkes-Barre runs about $34 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,928
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,441
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$24,593

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Pittston · Mountain Top

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Wilkes-Barre.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Wilkes-Barre runs about $2,518 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Wilkes-Barre has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (570) 822-1158 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
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$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,441 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,438 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
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$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Wilkes-Barre assisted living median of $6,438 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,441 a month.
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Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Wilkes-Barre run about $11,876 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 assisted living communities in Wilkes-Barre

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Free local help worth saving

Wilkes-Barre, in Luzerne County, has about 44,423 residents. About 6,791 of them (15%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $48,515.

Source: US Census Bureau

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Wilkes-Barre more expensive than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Wilkes-Barre's median assisted living cost is about 1% lower than the Pennsylvania state median.

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Assisted Living in Wilkes-Barre: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers