Allied Services is committed to supporting the health, independence and
quality of life of its patients and residents. Skilled nursing –
specifically, rehabilitation care provided alongside expert round-the-clock
nursing care – may be necessary for individuals who have suffered
an injury or illness and cannot live safely at home or at an assisted
living facility. These individuals require attentive care from a team
of skilled clinicians including nurses, physical therapists and occupational
therapists.
Our skilled nursing facilities provide comprehensive care for both short-term
and long-term patients. For many patients, it will serve as a transition
program rehabilitation them for their return home with home health or
outpatient services as appropriate.
Patients at our Skilled Nursing facilities in Luzerne and Lackawanna County
may have access to the following rehabilitation and nursing programs as
appropriate:
Long-term care:
designed to meet the changing physical, emotional and social needs of long-term residents
Short-term rehab:
intensive, 24-hour nursing and therapy services to support the goal of
returning home
Respiratory care:
a dedicated, 24-hour ventilator unit equipped with cutting edge respiratory
technology is available in our 26 Scranton facility
Short-term pulmonary rehab:
specifically designed to help patients manage and minimize the effects
of pulmonary disease
Memory care:
specialized care for the treatment of individuals with Alzheimer’s
disease or other senior dementias. Care is provided in a customized setting
to provide the highest quality of life.
Nursing services:
including restorative nursing, wound care, dementia nursing and rehabilitation nursing
Rehabilitation programs:
credentialed therapists provide rehabilitation programs including physical,
speech and occupational therapy for a wide variety of disorders and injury needs
Recreational therapy:
individualized programs designed to enhance the physical, mental and spiritual
wellness of patients
Social Services:
our social services departments will liaise with family members and patients
to ensure that care, goals and needs align
Dietary Services:
our dietitians and dietary departments work hand-in-hand to provide nutritionally
balanced meals that appeal to the diverse needs of patients
Start My Referral:
Start the referral process by contacting our admissions office. Referrals
can be made
online, phone, fax, or email. Our admissions team can begin the admission process
within 24 hours of receiving a referral. We offer this service free of
charge and often serve as the referring facility’s primary educator
and resource for family services. Call Scranton at 570-348-1215 or Wilkes-Barre
at 570-826-1031 or 570-826-6131.