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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Kingston, Pennsylvania

Kingston, PA has 3 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $11,876/mo. That's roughly in line with the Pennsylvania state median.

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Median monthly price, Kingston

$11,876/mo

Estimated range $11,134 – $14,025

● Kingston $11,876 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Kingston

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesKingstonPennsylvaniaNational
25th percentile$11,134/mo$11,412/mo$8,951/mo
Median$11,876/mo$11,954/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$14,025/mo$13,688/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Kingston 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: Wilkes-Barre

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Kingston.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Kingston runs about $2,518 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Kingston has 1 such property. 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.
$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.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Kingston 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.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Kingston run about $11,876 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 nursing homes in Kingston

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Kingston, in Luzerne County, has about 13,397 residents. About 2,496 of them (19%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $55,347.

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

Are nursing homes in Kingston more expensive than the rest of Pennsylvania?

Kingston's median nursing home cost is about 1% lower than the Pennsylvania state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across Pennsylvania → · Nursing Homes cost across Pennsylvania → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in Kingston: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers