Drums, PA - Senior and Assisted Living

See our Drums assisted living or specialized care listings below:

• Assisted Living
• Alzheimer's Care
• Independent Living
• Senior Apts/Homes

Located in a principally suburban area of Luzerne County, Drums has 9 elderly care facilities close to the city that gives residents a range of long term care options of which to decide on. Getting around in the city of Drums can be challenging to do without a car or family member or friend to help. According to the latest published surveys there are many top ranked nursing homes, as well as hospitals in and around the city.

Senior Living Amenities

Feeling comfortable at a facility is predominantly about finding the combination of amenities the resident needs that are available at a given facility. Some of the amenities in these care facilities can include:

• 24-hour nursing staff
• Alzheimer's care
• Ability to have pets on premises

In addition to a full complement of amenities, Drums also has a diverse network of facilities that caters to seniors' unique needs. Some care facilities provide transportation (free and at-cost), giving your loved one the opportunity to move about. Many long term care facilities also have specialists and doctors on-call in the event that advanced care is needed, Dentists, Podiatrists, and speech therapists are just some examples. Also, Spanish and other languages may be spoken by some senior living homes in the area by the staff or personnel to better serve the residents.

When getting in touch with the senior care facilities listed on this page it can be convenient - though not mandatory - to have your loved one's history available. Consider preparing a brief medical history summary. Be sure to include any relevant insurance, doctor and medical center names and phone numbers as the new facility coordinator may have certain questions. This type of info can aid in planning any specialized care the individual might require, which helps with cost estimates.

Senior Living Cost Comparison

The price for services changes based on required services, but in the city general community care facilities are about $3,400 every month. Nearby Weatherly averages as much as $4,400 for assisted living facilities, which costs more than Drums.