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Photo of The Gardens of Green Ridge
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My mom lived at the Gardens for a couple of years. She loved it there, she felt she was part of the "family" there. (and she was) The people living there are treated with such love and respect. I never...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gardens of Green Ridge can be found in Scranton, the sixth largest city in Pensylvania. Counting a little over 90,000 people, Scranton is large enough to be of interest to tourism, yet small enough to have that intimate small town feel. The Gardens of Green Ridge prides itself on being a...
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After caring for my mother for years, I came to the time that I could no longer do so. Mom was at a facility near our home until we moved. We found Briarwood, again close to our new home, and knew it was...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Briarwood Senior Living we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our number one goal is to put your safety and comfort at the top of our list. Our attention to detail and desire to please will never go unnoticed. Our highly trained staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days...
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My mom has been living here for over two years , and I have to say the staff and accommodations are top notch. They provide everything she needs and they go above and beyond everyday. Location is small so...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Located along the historic D&H railroad trail, our community offers active residents the opportunity to live life to the fullest in a warm, friendly, and secure environment. A small facility with dedicated and caring staff, we provide 24/7 care, enabling you to retain your independence and...
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I find the staff to be helpful when I interact with them. I think the food choices could be more geared towards diabetic people as I am sure many may have that condition. The activities are engaging for the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Winner of the 2022 and 2023 Times-Tribune Readers' Choice award for "Best Personal Care"!Recently renovated inside and out with modern interiors, updated menus, and activities!Serenity Care provides personal care services in a supportive and social community environment. Our senior residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome Home!Mallard Meadows offers a full array of services for those who demand comfort with their "good taste". A fine home is a source of happiness..."and one can't help but to be..." satisfied with the safety, peace of mind, and warm nuances of comfort waiting around every corner. Our team...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
First Choice, a licensed Personal Care Home located in beautiful Lake Ariel, PA is just minutes from interstate 84. Our staff takes pride in being able to provide a beautiful home to our Senior population. We have a small personalized care home with 14 brand new , beautiful suites. With...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Brookside Personal Care Home, located in South Sterling, PA is a personal care home committed to providing its residents with a setting where they can continue their independnt lifestyle. We are a 24 bed facility, where residents receive personalized attention by the professional staff who...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.

Cost of assisted living in Cherry Ridge, PA

The average cost of senior living in Cherry Ridge is $3,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, PA with an average of $2,842 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cherry Ridge, PA, vs. nearby cities

Cherry Ridge, PA
$3,149/mo
$3,201/mo
$3,102/mo

Assisted living costs in Cherry Ridge, PA, vs. state and national averages

Cherry Ridge, PA
$3,149/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Assisted living costs in Cherry Ridge, PA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,149/mo
$5,249/mo

Assisted living costs in Cherry Ridge, PA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,956/mo
Studio
$4,095/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,105/mo

Senior living costs in Cherry Ridge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cherry Ridge, PA
Column state: Pennsylvania
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherry Ridge, PAPennsylvaniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,149/mo$4,283/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$5,249/mo$5,400/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$2,913/mo$4,165/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Cherry Ridge, PA:$3,149/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,283/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Cherry Ridge, PA:$5,249/mo
Pennsylvania:$5,400/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Cherry Ridge, PA:$2,913/mo
Pennsylvania:$4,165/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cherry Ridge, PA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cherry Ridge.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cherry Ridge

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cherry Ridge

Clarks Summit Senior Living

4.6
Everyone is very helpful and friendly. I would rate the meals a 5 on a scale of 1-10. Outdoor space is very nice. Need a better covered area for smokers. Activities are plenty and have some really good entertainment that comes in. Receptionist are great.

Serenity Care Mid Valley in Peckville, PA

5.0
I can not say enough about the wonderful staff! Their compassion and genuine, loving care means the world to my mom and to me. Knowing my mother has such wonderful caring people around her everyday is extremely comforting. They have truly created a family atmosphere in all they do. Each staff ...
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Elan Gardens, Inc. in Clarks Summit, PA

5.0
We were extremely happy with the entire experience. They worked very hard to keep mom engaged and active. Everyone was extremely pleasant. It felt nothing like an old folks home!

Cherry Ridge review score based on 34 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 18 Cherry Ridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cherry Ridge review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cherry Ridge review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Cherry Ridge, PA18 facilities
8.3
Honesdale, PA14 facilities
8.0
Prompton, PA9 facilities

Review subcategories for Cherry Ridge assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 34 reviews of 18 Cherry Ridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cherry Ridge resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Cherry Ridge, PA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.8
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.1
Value for cost*
4.7
4.1
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Cherry Ridge assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherry Ridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherry Ridge, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cherry Ridge assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cherry Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherry Ridge, PANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
4.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.8%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cherry Ridge assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cherry Ridge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherry Ridge, PANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.5%
34.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherry Ridge assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cherry Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherry Ridge, PANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherry Ridge assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cherry Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherry Ridge, PANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.5%
34.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherry Ridge assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cherry Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherry Ridge, PANational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
38.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.8%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cherry Ridge

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Pennsylvania assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cherry Ridge protect seniors.

Learn about Pennsylvania Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Clarks Summit Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cherry Ridge, Pennsylvania. See full list of communities.

There are 21 assisted living facilities near Cherry Ridge, Pennsylvania. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Cherry Ridge, Pennsylvania are The Gardens of Green Ridge, Twin Cedar Senior Living and Briarwood Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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