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North Penn Manor in Wilkes Barre, PA

North Penn Manor is an assisted living community in Wilkes Barre, PA.

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North Penn Manor in Wilkes Barre, PA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a green accent wall, fireplace, and decorative plants.

  • Outdoors

    A building entrance with a green canopy supported by white columns.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with sunlight streaming in, featuring a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a leather sofa with pillows, surrounded by natural light and greenery.

  • Building

    Sign for North Penn Manor Personal Care Home on a brick wall surrounded by greenery.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, bedside lamp, and window with curtains.

  • Trees

    Two paintings of trees displayed in a hallway.

  • Windows

    A cozy dining room with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with flowers and placemats.

  • Dining

    A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring a wall-mounted television.

  • Landscaping

    A suburban house with a tree in the yard and a driveway leading to parked cars under a cloudy sky.

  • Lighting

    A cozy waiting area with chairs, a table, and artwork on the wall.

  • Entrance

    A cozy lobby area with plants, chairs, and welcoming decor near the entrance.

  • Artwork

    A hallway decorated with framed floral artwork and other wall hangings.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable seating and decorative plants.

240 North Sherman Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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4 from 44 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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North Penn Manor Costs & Pricing

North Penn Manor offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to Luzerne County and the broader Pennsylvania market. For a semi-private room, residents pay $1,990 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,056 and the state average of $3,542. Similarly, studio rooms at North Penn Manor come at a monthly cost of $2,550, again providing substantial savings relative to Luzerne County's average of $3,211 and Pennsylvania's average of $3,737. These cost advantages not only make North Penn Manor an appealing choice for families seeking care options but also reflect the facility's commitment to providing quality living arrangements at more accessible prices.

Floor plansNorth Penn ManorLuzerne CountyPennsylvania
Semi-Private$1,990$3,056$3,542
Studio$2,550$3,211$3,737

Overall Review of North Penn Manor

common 25 reviews mention this

Staff are caring and responsive

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring and helpful.

Many reviewers say the staff treats residents with kindness, respect, and a personal touch, including getting help immediately when problems come up. Multiple families mention frequent communication and that doctors, meals, and medication are handled. Tour feedback also commonly highlights knowledgeable, friendly staff. A minority of reviewers say staff communication is not proactive—especially when supplies or medications are needed.

common 16 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly mention the community is very clean.

Cleanliness is a strong recurring theme, with several reviewers describing the facility as spotless or immaculate and noting it does not smell. Others mention the rooms and bathrooms feeling well maintained and comfortable. There are also a few negative outliers, including a reviewer who reported poor cleanliness during visits and another who mentioned bed bugs.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Regular activities and events are part of daily life.

Several reviewers describe an active schedule, including group activities, games, bingo, and musicians coming in at times. Families also mention holidays and shared meals, which adds social time for residents and visitors. A few reviewers temper the praise by saying activities can be limited or sometimes don’t match what’s posted.

common 9 reviews mention this

Meals are a strong point

Food quality and meal variety are commonly praised.

Many reviews say the meals taste good and that residents get enough options, including described choices at each meal. Some also point to variety and special dietary handling, and a few mention a diner-style dining setup. The most frequent criticism is that meal choices could be improved, with one reviewer asking for more fruit and vegetables and another noting there is not much choice despite ample portions.

  • An empty diner with several tables and chairs arranged neatly, featuring pink curtains on the windows.
  • Wall decor featuring signs for hot dogs, cheeseburgers, french fries, and Coca-Cola in a restaurant.
  • A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring a wall-mounted television.
differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Pricing feels like good value

Families frequently describe the community as reasonably priced for the care.

Multiple reviewers chose North Penn Manor because the pricing felt affordable compared with what they were looking for. Several families also connect value to the level of support they observed, like doctor visits, medication handling, and help with daily needs. This lines up with the listing’s price positioning, which is priced below county and state benchmarks across unit types.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication lapses are a concern

Some families report issues with proactive updates and follow-through.

One reviewer says staff were not proactive about communicating when supplies or medications were running low. Another mentions a need for better planning around emergencies, like clarifying where a resident would be taken for admission if needed.

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • 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
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that make it an attractive option for senior living. Numerous restaurants such as Applebee's and Chick-Fil-A provide convenient dining options while pharmacies like Wegmans and Rite Aid ensure easy access to medications and healthcare essentials. Additionally, there are several cafes including Starbucks and Panera Bread for leisurely outings. With physicians offices like Geisinger and Northeastern Eye Institute nearby, residents have access to quality healthcare providers. The presence of hospitals like General Hospital and Wyoming Valley Health Care further enhances the accessibility to medical services. For recreation, theaters like R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 and parks such as Kirby Park offer entertainment options and opportunities for outdoor activities. Overall, this part of Wilkes Barre provides a well-rounded environment with essential amenities for seniors looking to settle in a vibrant community.

Restaurants

  • Applebee's (0.4 miles)
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (0.5 miles)
  • Miller's Ale House (0.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Elmer Sudds (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Cork Bar & Restaurant (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Wegmans (0.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • General Community Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Turkey Hill, LP (1.4 miles)
  • Pierce Drugs (1.5 miles)
  • Advanced Pharmacy Services (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Mattern's Floral and Furnishings (1.8 miles)
  • Bistro On Hudson (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Dineshkumar Chimanlal Talati, MD (0.7 miles)
  • General Laporoscopic Surgery - Joseph J Ridilla Do (0.7 miles)
  • Geisinger (0.9 miles)
  • Northeastern Eye Institute (0.9 miles)
  • Penn State Geisinger Health Group (0.9 miles)
  • Genesis Healthcare - Main Voice (1 miles)
  • Northeastern Eye Institute (1 miles)

Hospitals

  • General Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Wyoming Valley Health Care (0.9 miles)
  • Center For Same Day Surgery (1 miles)
  • NEPA Breastfeeding Center (1.4 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • First Hospital (2.2 miles)

Theaters

  • R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 (0.9 miles)

Parks

  • Kirby Park (1.4 miles)
  • Barney Farms Park (2.4 miles)

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