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Elan Gardens, Inc.

465 Venard Rd, Clarks Summit, PA

Assisted LivingMemory Care

4.717 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Elan Gardens, Inc.

A breath of fresh air, Elan Gardens in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, is nestled on a 20-acre campus with a large rolling green lawn and lush trees. The assisted living community, which also offers memory care, prioritizes an individualized approach that enables seniors to retain their independence while getting the assistance they need. Neighbors with several educational institutions and a church, Elan Gardens provides a serene environment even as important amenities aren’t far away. Shops, grocery stores, and restaurants are nearby. Interstates 81 and 476 interchange a few miles away, offering easy access to visiting family and friends. Plus, a handful of large health care providers are within a 15-minute drive. Elan Gardens Services and Amenities A more active and engaged lifestyle is possible even as your loved one ages. Elan Gardens fills the days with programming intended to ignite passions new and old. The community has groups for dance lovers, crafters, gardeners, and more. At the wellness center, residents have an opportunity to stay healthy. Residents gather to eat in one of three contemporary dining rooms with enough seating for friends and family to join. Your loved one can choose chef-prepared options from a carefully selected menu. Memory Lane, the community’s private memory care neighborhood, is designed for the unique needs of people living with dementia. An enclosed garden area enables residents to enjoy the outdoors safely. Doors and stairs are equipped with a Wanderguard system. Individualized activities focusing on each resident’s strengths and interests are offered. For all residents at Elan Gardens, nurses stay at the community 24 hours a day, and caregivers provide assistance with activities of daily living, weekly housekeeping, and laundry service. Scheduled transportation is available for trips off campus. Living Arrangements Residents at Elan Gardens live in private apartments ranging from studio to deluxe with individual bathrooms, closets, and tea kitchens. Cable TV and phone hookups are available in bedrooms and living rooms, and each apartment has individual heating and cooling control. State Classification Elan Gardens is a personal care home , which in the state of Pennsylvania serves residents who do not need 24-hour nursing care, and provides food, shelter, and personal assistance to 4 or more residents. Elan Gardens Inspection Reports Related Articles When Is It Time for Assisted Living? Facts About Senior Isolation and the Effects of Loneliness That Will Stun You 8 Dementia Symptoms to Track in Elderly Parents

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,638/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 8, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$5,207/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 8, 2026
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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$7,210/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 8, 2026
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Studio$4,638 observed · tracking future changes
$4,638Aug 8, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

A great choice for you and your loved one!

Very happy with Elan Gardens!! Would highly recommend. I feel like they are part of the family now. Truly care about their residents. Great people!

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AnonymousFebruary 4, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Review for Elan Gardens, Inc

Elan Assisted Living is great. Unfortunately, Elan Skilled Nursing is not. Skilled Nursing has addressed issues, but new ones keep arising.

AnonymousOctober 23, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Elan Gardens

I feel like everything is a 5 except my Dad complains about the food. That may be the difference between a kosher facility and him not understanding the difference in meals. I can say that my Dad is there short of 2 months and he has improved so much. The PT , [name removed] has him working hard on getting better with steps and more conscious about moving his body for his health. [name removed] in activities tries hard to get him to join everything but he likes the live entertainment they offer most. Going to lun

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AnonymousAugust 12, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

It was like home. My dad has passed away but it was the best place ever for him. I loved everything about it

Karen WJuly 28, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Overall, a Very Good Place. Would recommend

It is pretty great from what I see. Aides need to be around the residents more. I asked that golf be more incorporated in the activities (maybe mini golf or just putting). And the Masters tournament be on in The TV room. None of that happened

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Andrea MApril 15, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Elan Gardens, INC

It is really a great place and yes, I would definitely recommend this community to other families.

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ChrisMarch 17, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 8, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Gluten-free
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium

Health & wellness

  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Stretching Classes
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Protestant Services
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Wii Bowling
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Catholic Services
  • Jewish Services
  • Other Religious Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Christian Services
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Central Fireplace
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Outside Patio
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Game Room
  • Billiards Lounge

Apartment & room features

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 8, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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