Clarks Summit Senior Living in Clarks Summit, PA

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  • Interior

    Elegant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with chandeliers and floral centerpieces.

  • Outdoors

    Sign for Clarks Summit Senior Living surrounded by landscaped greenery.

  • Decor

    An elegant dining room with traditional furniture and a chandelier.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with leather furniture, a globe on a coffee table, and traditional decor.

  • Windows

    A spacious kitchen and dining area with multiple round tables and chairs, well-lit by overhead lights and natural light from large windows.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with a table and chairs, adorned with a colorful rug and a wall clock.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy dining area with a table set for two, featuring a decorative rug and wall clock.

  • Lighting

    A spacious kitchen and dining area with multiple tables and chairs, well-lit by overhead lights and natural light from large windows.

  • Chandelier

    A spacious dining room with elegantly set tables and chandeliers.

  • Seating

    A conference room with rows of chairs facing a projector screen, decorated with curtains and framed posters.

  • Wall Art

    Cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative lamp.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped physical therapy clinic featuring exercise equipment and therapy tables.

  • Conference Room

    A small conference room with a projector screen and rows of chairs.

  • Place Settings

    Elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chandeliers.

Clarks Summit Senior Living in Clarks Summit, PA

Clarks Summit Senior Living is an assisted living community in Clarks Summit, PA.

Information last verified:

950 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 104 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Clarks Summit Senior Living Costs & Pricing

Clarks Summit Senior Living offers a range of accommodation options that reflect competitive pricing within both Luzerne County and the broader Pennsylvania market. For a semi-private room, the cost at Clarks Summit is $3,162, which is slightly above the county average of $3,056 but significantly lower than the state average of $3,542. When it comes to studio apartments, Clarks Summit's pricing at $3,740 aligns closely with the state average while surpassing the county's more affordable rate of $3,211. For those seeking more spacious living arrangements, the one-bedroom option at Clarks Summit is priced at $5,270, which notably exceeds both Luzerne County's average of $3,622 and Pennsylvania's average of $4,006. Overall, these costs reflect a balance between quality care and amenities offered by Clarks Summit Senior Living while also highlighting its positioning in relation to local and state trends.

Floor plansClarks Summit Senior LivingLuzerne CountyPennsylvania
Semi-Private$3,162$3,056$3,542
Studio$3,740$3,211$3,737
1 Bedroom$5,270$3,622$4,006

Overall Review of Clarks Summit Senior Living

common 40 reviews mention this

Caring staff and responsive help

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, friendly, and helpful.

Across the reviews, people talk about staff who treat residents and families with patience and kindness, and who stay involved in day-to-day needs. Many reviewers specifically mention help with the move-in process, answering questions, and keeping families informed about care. A few reviews also raise staffing concerns or report lapses around medication and attention, but the more consistent theme is that staff work to support residents and make them feel comfortable.

common 26 reviews mention this

Meals and restaurant-style dining

Dining is a standout, with frequent praise for restaurant-style food.

Many residents and families describe the food as very good, fresh, and served in a more restaurant-like setting, sometimes noting daily menu changes. Several reviews also mention the dining room experience and accommodating preferences at mealtime. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews mention problems such as food declining over time or meals not meeting expectations, including one comment that the kitchen management was the issue.

common 22 reviews mention this

Activities keep days full

Residents get plenty to do, with scheduled activities throughout the week.

Reviewers commonly describe a busy schedule of activities, including group events and entertainment, plus options like arts and crafts, music-related programming, and religious services. Multiple families also say their loved ones stayed engaged after moving in, and some note enjoyment of activities even for residents who were initially less social. A few reviews say activity variety declined at some point, or that there were limited options for a short stay.

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Nursing support and therapy help

Reviews frequently connect the care team, therapies, and medication management to better outcomes.

Several reviews credit nursing staff and care teams with handling health needs, including medication management and day-to-day support, and families describe feeling updates were provided. Some residents mention improvements related to mobility or overall comfort after therapy and nursing attention. A counterpoint appears in a handful of reviews that describe medication mistakes, short-staffing, or decisions about higher levels of care that the family didn’t feel were handled well.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Price is a recurring concern

Pricing comes up often, with several reviewers calling it high or overpriced.

Some families feel the cost is high or not fully worth the experience they received, including one reviewer who directly calls the community overpriced. Others say it offers value for the money, and a few compare it favorably on cost versus what they considered elsewhere. Taken together, reviews show a split: many describe good care and amenities that justify the spend, while others feel the price wasn’t matched by staffing or day-to-day details.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (10 miles away) Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Renal Renal
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Italian Italian

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities within close proximity. With several cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, physicians' offices, and places of worship nearby, residents have easy access to daily necessities and healthcare services. The presence of parks provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, while theaters offer entertainment options. Additionally, the neighborhood is conveniently located near hospitals and healthcare facilities for seniors who may require medical care. Overall, this area offers a convenient and well-rounded living environment for older adults considering senior living in Clarks Summit.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.9 miles)
  • Zummo's Cafe (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Northern Light Espresso Bar (5.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
  • Waffle House (1.1 miles)
  • Burger King (1.2 miles)
  • Tully's Good Times (1.3 miles)
  • Silver Spoon (1.3 miles)
  • Manning Ice Cream (1.3 miles)

Physicians

  • The Wright Center For (1.1 miles)
  • Infertility Solutions (1.1 miles)
  • Ted Michael Stampien (1.2 miles)
  • Northeastern Eye Institute (1.3 miles)
  • Prime Med Family Practice (1.3 miles)
  • Patel Retina Institute (1.5 miles)
  • Physicians Health Alliance (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Andrew Brown's Drug Store (3.2 miles)
  • Wegmans (4.1 miles)
  • Dalton Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (4.6 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe Scranton (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • South Abington Park (1.5 miles)
  • McDade Park (4.4 miles)
  • Crystal Park (5 miles)
  • Steamtown National Historic Site (5.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Parker Hill Community Church (2.3 miles)
  • St Ann's Monastery Parish (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Davita Healthcare Partners (2.5 miles)
  • DaVita Scranton Dialysis (2.9 miles)
  • Memorial Veterans Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Regional Hospital Surgery Center (5.4 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital Wound Care (5.4 miles)
  • Scranton Hospital Company (5.4 miles)
  • Spirit of Mercy Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation (5.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Dickson City & Imax (4.1 miles)

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