Personal Care Homes in Lackawanna County, PA
14 licensed personal care homes across Lackawanna County, with capacity for up to 963 residents. Sourced from PA Department of Human Services license data.
Lackawanna County is the Scranton core of northeastern PA. Inventory is focused, so families often compare Wilkes-Barre / Luzerne County listings in the same week and verify each license on the PA DHS public search.
Of 14 homes with a reported capacity, 2 small (10–39 residents), 10 mid (40–99 residents), 2 large (100+ residents). All 14 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Cities in Lackawanna County with licensed homes
Paying for care near Lackawanna County
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Lackawanna County — each home sets its own price. Statewide, CareScout's 2025 survey puts Pennsylvania assisted living / personal care at a median $6,480/month, versus $11,954 for a semi-private nursing-home room. Families comparing options around Lackawanna County can estimate how long private-pay savings last in the free PA nursing-home calculator, or review Oct 2026 Medicaid income and resource limits in the Medicaid planner.
Statewide figures as of Oct 2026. Not a quote for any home on this page.
Licensed personal care homes in Lackawanna County
Clarks Summit 4 homes
Scranton 4 homes
Moosic 2 homes
Peckville 2 homes
Moscow 1 home
Assisted living & memory care near Lackawanna County
6 of the 14 personal care homes above have a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Glenmaura Senior Living (24 beds), Serenity Care Mid Valley (22 beds), Elan Gardens Senior Living A Jewish Senior Life Community (15 beds), The Pines At Clarks Summit (24 beds), Oakwood Terrace (24 beds), Celebration Villa Of Mid Valley (50 beds). Memory care in Lackawanna County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Lackawanna County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
All assisted living in Lackawanna County →Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Lackawanna County?
- There are 14 PA DHS-licensed personal care homes in Lackawanna County, with a combined licensed capacity of 963 residents.
- Which cities in Lackawanna County have personal care homes?
- Homes in this directory are listed in Clarks Summit (4), Scranton (4), Moosic (2), Peckville (2), Moscow (1), Old Forge (1).
- Do I need to live in Lackawanna County to move into a home there?
- No. Pennsylvania personal care homes do not require county residency. Many families choose a home closer to the adult child who will visit most often.
- Can I get a free shortlist for Lackawanna County?
- Yes. Submit the shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. We'll email 3–5 licensed homes in or near Lackawanna County that are currently accepting residents — free, no account.
- How much does personal care cost near Lackawanna County?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Lackawanna County. Statewide, the CareScout 2025 median for assisted living / personal care is $6,480/month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, state tables). Call homes on this page for current room rates, and use the PA savings calculator or Medicaid planner for spend-down context.
Guides for families in Lackawanna County
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Scranton, PA & NEPA
- Rights & safetyHow to Verify a PA Personal Care Home License
- Getting startedCare Homes Near Me in PA — Licensed Directory
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Getting startedPersonal Care Home vs Nursing Home in PA: Key Differences