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Clarks Summit Assisted Living at a Glance
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Clarks Summit
The community below is a Patriot Angels partner in Clarks Summit, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Other Options for Veterans Near Clarks Summit
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Clarks Summit.
Paying for Assisted Living in Clarks Summit
No separate Clarks Summit figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Pennsylvania median of $6,480 a month (CareScout 2025), $280 above the U.S. median of $6,200. VA also checks income and assets; our guide to VA’s income and asset rules shows how assisted living costs lower countable income. Ask each Clarks Summit community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania assisted living median | $6,480 | $2,635 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Pennsylvania in-home care | $6,483 | $2,638 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Clarks Summit
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Clarks Summit veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
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Clarks Summit Veterans and Their Families
About 198 veterans live in Clarks Summit, and 144 of them are 65 or older. Across Lackawanna County, there are 10,153 veterans, 6,072 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Clarks Summit Communities
Staffing at night
Ask Clarks Summit communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
A Clarks Summit community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Check the state record
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Clarks Summit
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Clarks Summit Assisted Living Questions
Can a Clarks Summit veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Clarks Summit who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Clarks Summit?
No Clarks Summit-only figure is published. The Pennsylvania median is $6,480 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Clarks Summit?
Just one, in Clarks Summit, plus 37 across Pennsylvania.
Does a Clarks Summit community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Clarks Summit community.
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Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Clarks Summit? See Assisted Living in Pennsylvania or the national guide.
