Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre, PA has 3 licensed hospitals listed on ElderCareCosts.
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Hospital context in Wilkes-Barre
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3 hospitals in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
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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- Luzerne-Wyoming County AAA(570) 822-1158luzernecounty.org
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
- Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
- APPRISE (Pennsylvania SHIP)1-877-881-6388insurance.pa.gov
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources1-800-753-8827aging.pa.gov
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
- Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Centerva.gov
VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre.
- Community HealthChoicesOfficial program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
- Veterans options in Wilkes-Barre
1 VA Community Living Center or State Veterans Home nearby.
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National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
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