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Green Acres Apartments in Kingston, PA

Green Acres Apartments is a senior community in Kingston, PA.

Information last verified:

11 Holiday Drive, Kingston, PA 18704

To contact a resident: (570) 288-9019

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

3.2 from 68 reviews
5 stars
31
4 stars
7
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 stars
26

Overall Review of Green Acres Apartments

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Maintenance quality varies a lot

Residents describe both fast fixes and recurring maintenance failures.

Some residents say maintenance handled problems quickly and professionally, including work orders resolved the same day and clear updates while a technician worked. Others report repeated issues that took a long time to address, including water being turned off frequently, HVAC failures lasting across seasons, and problems that remained after service tickets. Several reviews also mention delayed or missing follow-through, with entries marked fixed even when work wasn’t completed.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Gym and pool access is inconsistent

The fitness center and pool can be unreliable or change how access works.

A number of residents describe long closures and unmet expectations about when the gym or pool would open, including reviews saying it stayed closed for months or longer. Some also report being asked for extra payment to use the gym. On the other hand, other residents say the pool and community spaces eventually reopened and were in good shape, including praise for the gym returning and the community room coming back.

common 12 reviews mention this

Office and maintenance staff can help

Residents often describe the office and maintenance team as responsive when issues come up.

Many reviews highlight specific staff members as being easy to work with and willing to solve concerns, especially after submitting work orders. Several residents mention quick turnaround times and a courteous approach, including technicians who stayed on the job and kept residents informed. Some residents also describe the leasing office as friendly and professional during move-in, which made the process easier.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Updates and unit condition differ

Reviews mention concerns about apartment condition and upkeep.

Some residents complain about maintenance needs inside the unit, such as plumbing problems and doors or fixtures not working properly. A separate set of reviews describe larger problems, including water damage concerns, appliance issues, and claims that the apartment didn’t match how it was presented. Other residents, however, say their units felt clean and comfortable and that appliances worked.

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Rent feels high to some residents

Several residents say the cost doesn’t match the experience.

Some reviews criticize pricing as too high for the apartment quality and day-to-day upkeep, including claims of “price gouging” and charging for access that was expected to be included. Others mention rent increases over time and question whether those costs were justified. A smaller number of reviews describe rent as reasonable, but the cost concern shows up repeatedly across the negative feedback.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Active Adult Communities (55+) Active Adult Communities (55+)

Transportation

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (9 miles away) Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (9 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Clerico Dean M MD (0.4 miles)
  • Callahan and Bergey Associates (0.5 miles)
  • Northeast Eye Specialist - Nicholas J Barna MD (0.6 miles)
  • Azra M Sehic (0.6 miles)
  • Susan F Sordoni MD PC (0.7 miles)
  • Greenwald Carol S MS Ncc Lpc (0.7 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Consultants (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Cooks Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Pierce Drugs (0.7 miles)
  • Advanced Pharmacy Services (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • First Hospital Wyoming Vly Nesbitt Memorl Health Center (0.6 miles)
  • First Hospital (0.6 miles)
  • NEPA Breastfeeding Center (0.6 miles)
  • Center For Same Day Surgery (0.9 miles)
  • General Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Wyoming Valley Health Care (1.9 miles)
  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • KFC (0.6 miles)
  • River Grille (0.6 miles)
  • Theos Metro (0.8 miles)
  • Bakery Delite (0.8 miles)
  • 279 Bar And Grill (0.8 miles)
  • Curly Creme Soft Ice Cream (0.8 miles)
  • Pierce Street Deli (0.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Mattern's Floral and Furnishings (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Bistro On Hudson (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Luzerne United Methodist Church (1.2 miles)

Parks

  • Kirby Park (1.4 miles)
  • Luzerne County Recreational Complex (1.7 miles)
  • Barney Farms Park (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (1.7 miles)

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