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Highland Park Senior Living
874 Schechter Drive,, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Highland Park Senior Living Description
Highland Park Senior Living is a very large 160 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 17 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers express high satisfaction with the facility, highlighting the exceptional care, beautiful environment, and the friendly, dedicated staff. The facility is described as resort-like, with great services at reasonable prices.
- Staff members, including those working in the kitchen, feel a strong sense of family and pride in their work environment, emphasizing the positive atmosphere and the quality of care provided to residents.
- Residents enjoy private apartments, a great dining experience, and a variety of amenities, contributing to a high-quality living experience.
- One reviewer, an RN with extensive experience, praises the facility for its family-like atmosphere and the extraordinary lengths staff went to support their family during a difficult time.
Negative Reviews:
- Concerns were raised about health violations, including incorrect medication dosages and unlicensed staff administering medications. The reviewer warns potential clients about the care quality and urges oversight.
- Some reviewers had negative experiences with employment at the facility, citing it as a terrible place to work without further details.
- Communication issues were mentioned, including difficulty in getting responses from the facility regarding admissions, which led to frustration for a potential resident's family member.
Mixed Reviews:
- While the facility is consistently described as beautiful and top-notch for senior living, concerns about affordability and management practices were noted, suggesting a disparity in experiences.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Wilkes-Barre which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 40,780 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $46,366, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 28
- Average Temperature: 51.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 160 days of rain, 44 days of snow and 160 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.53 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 113.0, Moderate Days 4.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
0.4 miles awayWegmans
0.5 miles awayPrice Chopper
0.6 miles awaySam's Club
0.6 miles awayIndia Bazar
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Mountain Top/Wilkes-Barre Park and Ride Lot LCTA Bus Stop
1.6 miles awayNanticoke Park and Ride Lot LCTA Bus Stop
4.1 miles awayFlixBus Scranton
14.7 miles awayBanks
PNC Bank
0.2 miles awayFirst National Bank
0.5 miles awayVantage Trust Federal Credit Union
0.6 miles awayM&T Bank
0.8 miles awayCross Valley Credit Union
0.9 miles awayHospitals
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
1.7 miles awayGeisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
2.4 miles awayGeisinger South Wilkes-Barre
2.9 miles awayFirst Hospital
3.1 miles awayMercy Special Care Hospital
8.4 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.3 miles awayRite Aid
1.7 miles awayThe Medicine Shoppe
2.1 miles awayBedwick's Pharmacy
2.2 miles awayPierce Drugs
2.4 miles awayDentists
Smiles 4 Keeps Pediatric Dentistry
0.2 miles awayAspen Dental
0.9 miles awayDental Office
1.1 miles awayFrederick Dental
1.8 miles awayGerald F. Perry, DDS
1.9 miles awayParks
Pinchot State Forest
0.5 miles awaySeven Tubs Recreation Area
0.5 miles awaySeven Tubs and Deep Hollow Tracts
0.5 miles awayAl Karaska Memorial Park
0.7 miles awayWilkes-Barre
0.9 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Wyoming Valley Mall
0.7 miles awayWyoming Valley Mall Food Court
0.9 miles awayBirney Mall
12.3 miles awayThe Marketplace at Steamtown
15.2 miles awayViewmont Mall
18.3 miles awayCulture
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
1.6 miles awayArts Center of Wilkes-Barre
1.7 miles awayF.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
1.7 miles awayArt 'n Vino
1.9 miles awayDorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
2.2 miles awayRestaurants
Mizu
0.3 miles awayRed Robin
0.3 miles awayCracker Barrel
0.4 miles awayChuck E. Cheese's
0.4 miles awayMiller’s Ale House
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Licensing
This community is licensed by the state of PA. It is a very large-sized community with 160 total beds.Disclaimer
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