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Personal Care Homes in Scranton, PA & NEPA

By Frezer Kifle ·

Licensed personal care homes in Scranton and northeastern Pennsylvania — how to compare Wilkes-Barre area options and verify PA DHS licensing.

By Frezer Kifle · Published August 8, 2026

Scranton and the broader NEPA corridor have a focused set of licensed personal care homes. Inventory is smaller than Philly or Pittsburgh, so call early about open beds and keep nearby cities as backups.

Scranton directory · Lackawanna County · statewide directory.

What families in NEPA should verify

  • Active PA DHS personal care license (not a nursing facility unless that is what you need).
  • Current monthly rate and discharge policy if funds run low.
  • Winter access and parking for family visits.
  • Whether the home can support dementia care if needed.

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Should I also look at Wilkes-Barre?

If Scranton beds are limited or drive time works for visitors, expanding to nearby Luzerne County towns can add options. Compare licenses carefully on each listing.

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