Personal Care Homes in Scranton, PA
4 licensed personal care homes in Scranton, Pennsylvania, serving up to 200 residents (Lackawanna County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Scranton and Lackawanna County have a focused set of licensed personal care homes. Inventory is tighter than Philly or Pittsburgh — call early about open beds and keep nearby NEPA towns as backups.
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Scranton has 4 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 18504, 18508. The largest is Allied Terrace (capacity 84). Families comparing options in Scranton can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 4 homes with a reported capacity, 2 small (10–39 residents), 2 mid (40–99 residents).
All 4 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Scranton (Lackawanna County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Scranton (Lackawanna County) — each home sets its own price.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 Scranton (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 Scranton
Source: PA Department of Human Services personal care home license registry. Bed availability changes often — call the home or request a shortlist to confirm.
Personal care homes near Scranton
Assisted living & memory care near Scranton
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 Scranton, PA?
- There are 4 licensed personal care homes in Scranton, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 200 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Scranton personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Scranton are located across ZIP codes 18504, 18508.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Scranton?
- The average Scranton personal care home is licensed for 50 residents, with the largest (Allied Terrace) licensed for 84.
- How much does personal care cost near Scranton?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Scranton. 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.
- How do I verify a Scranton personal care home is licensed?
- Every listing on PA Care Finder is sourced from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) license registry. You can also verify any facility directly on the PA DHS provider search. Only currently licensed homes appear in this directory.
- Can I get a free shortlist of personal care homes near Scranton?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Scranton that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Scranton
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Scranton, PA & NEPA
- Rights & safetyHow to Verify a PA Personal Care Home License
- Getting startedHow to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
- Costs & paying for careHow Much Does a Personal Care Home Cost in PA? (2026)
- Getting startedPA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
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