Personal Care Homes in Wilkes Barre, PA
3 licensed personal care homes in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, serving up to 164 residents (Luzerne County). PA Department of Human Services license data. What is a personal care home? · How to choose →
Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County form a second NEPA hub alongside Scranton. ASAP hospital discharges should call the same day and keep both city inventories open.
Wilkes Barre has 3 licensed personal care homes across ZIP codes 18701, 18702. The largest is North Penn Manor (capacity 80). Families comparing options in Wilkes Barre can use the free shortlist form below — we check availability so you only tour homes with open beds.
Of 3 homes with a reported capacity, 1 intimate (under 10 residents), 2 mid (40–99 residents).
All 3 listings are classified as Personal Care Homes in the PA DHS dataset.
Paying for care near Wilkes Barre (Luzerne County)
We do not publish facility-by-facility rates for Wilkes Barre (Luzerne County) — each home sets its own price.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 Wilkes Barre (Luzerne 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 Wilkes Barre
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 Wilkes Barre
Assisted living & memory care near Wilkes Barre
1 of the 3 personal care homes above has a DHS-licensed secure dementia care unit (marked Memory care): Allied Services Meade Street Residence (15 beds). Memory care in Luzerne County →
Licensed assisted living residences in Luzerne County — a separate PA license (Chapter 2800) for higher care needs:
All assisted living in Luzerne County →Frequently asked questions
- How many personal care homes are in Wilkes Barre, PA?
- There are 3 licensed personal care homes in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, with a combined licensed capacity of 164 residents.
- What ZIP codes do Wilkes Barre personal care homes serve?
- Personal care homes in Wilkes Barre are located across ZIP codes 18701, 18702.
- What is the average size of a personal care home in Wilkes Barre?
- The average Wilkes Barre personal care home is licensed for 55 residents, with the largest (North Penn Manor) licensed for 80.
- How much does personal care cost near Wilkes Barre?
- PA Care Finder does not have a published rate for every home near Wilkes Barre. 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 Wilkes Barre 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 Wilkes Barre?
- Yes. Submit the free shortlist form on this page with your timeframe. Within one business day we'll email 3–5 licensed homes near Wilkes Barre that are currently accepting residents — no account or payment required.
Guides for families searching in Wilkes Barre
- RegionalPersonal Care Homes in Scranton, PA & NEPA
- Getting startedCare Homes Near Me in PA — Licensed Directory
- 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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