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Scranton Health Care Center in Scranton, PA

Scranton Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Scranton, PA.

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Scranton Health Care Center in Scranton, PA

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  • Interior

    Cozy library interior with a fireplace and comfortable seating.

  • Decor

    A dining room with a table set and a vase of colorful flowers.

  • Building

    A modern building with a stone facade and landscaped surroundings, featuring a circular driveway leading to the entrance.

  • Lighting

    A spacious and well-lit reception area with a front desk.

  • Television

    A cozy waiting room with blue chairs, a television, and decorative lighting.

  • Waiting Area

    A clean and well-decorated dentist office with a dental chair and flowers.

  • Conference Room

    A conference room with a large oval table and several leather chairs.

2933 Mccarthy Street, Scranton, PA 18505

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4.4 from 45 reviews
5 stars
38
4 stars
0
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 stars
6

Overall Review of Scranton Health Care Center

common 8 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy drive results

Residents and families frequently describe strong therapy support that helped them regain mobility and independence.

Multiple reviews credit the therapy department with noticeable progress, including getting residents walking again and improving daily functioning. Families also mention therapy staff working professionally and helping residents work toward discharge goals. Several stays describe rehabilitation as a standout part of the experience, not just basic care.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Daily programming and resident engagement are repeatedly described as a bright part of life at the facility.

Reviews describe consistent activity schedules with multiple things happening throughout the day. Families mention residents staying socially connected and enjoying specific moments tied to the activity team. Some reviewers also connect participation in activities to overall recovery and adjustment during a stay.

common 4 reviews mention this

Dining staff and food are praised

Dining is frequently described as accommodating, well-prepared, and enjoyable during stays.

Several reviews highlight the dining experience, including the care and flexibility from dining or kitchen staff when it comes to food options. Families mention snacks and alternative options, and one review calls out food as plentiful. The emphasis on accommodating preferences shows up alongside overall satisfaction with meals during rehabilitation.

  • A dining room with a table set and a vase of colorful flowers.
common 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a consistent theme

Clean, bright spaces are repeatedly mentioned as a major reason families feel comfortable during a stay.

Many reviewers describe the facility as very clean and consistently maintained, often using strong, positive wording about the environment. Families also connect cleanliness with peace of mind while their loved ones are receiving care. A few reviews mention the atmosphere as warm and home-like as well, reinforcing the comfort residents experience.

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff care is warmly described

Reviews commonly describe staff across departments as kind, attentive, and supportive for residents and families.

Across many reviews, families describe staff members—spanning nursing, aides, therapy, and administration—as caring and responsive. Several note frequent communication and the feeling that staff are available to answer questions and address concerns. A few reviews also mention staff treating residents with respect and helping families through stressful transitions.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Concerns about communication and fairness

A small subset of reviews raises concerns about language barriers and unprofessional or discriminatory treatment.

Some reviewers describe problems related to language and communication when admissions staff allegedly could not or would not accommodate a resident. Another review uses strongly negative language about fairness and professionalism, specifically tied to staff handling of admission or care access. These concerns stand apart from the larger volume of praise for staff support and responsiveness.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 44 resident community capacity 44 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (3 miles away) Wilkes-Barre Scranton International (3 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (1.1 miles)
  • Nockley Family Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Ethical Factor Rx (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Omnicare Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (0.4 miles)
  • Penalty Box (0.5 miles)
  • Burger King (1.1 miles)
  • Terry's Diner (1.4 miles)
  • Nonno's Pizza & Family Restaurant (1.5 miles)
  • Panchero's Mexican Grill (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Ann's Monastery Parish (1.4 miles)
  • Saint Stanislaus Pncc-Church (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Carmen's At The Radisson Lackawanna Station (2.4 miles)
  • Picc's Ice Cream (2.4 miles)
  • Northern Light Espresso Bar (2.4 miles)
  • Mansour's Grocery & Coffee (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (1.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Lackawanna Medical Group (2 miles)
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network (2 miles)
  • Montage Center For Specialized (2.1 miles)
  • Dr Dunay's Office (2.3 miles)
  • Albert A. Hazzouri, Jr (2.3 miles)
  • Physicians Health Alliance (2.3 miles)
  • Ross Audiology Services (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • McDade Park (2.2 miles)
  • Steamtown National Historic Site (2.3 miles)
  • Sherwood Park (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Regional Hospital Surgery Center (2.7 miles)
  • Geisinger Community Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • Linwood Nursing Rehab Center (2.9 miles)
  • Moses Taylor Hospital (3 miles)
  • Spirit of Mercy Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation (3 miles)
  • Regional Hospital of Scranton (3 miles)
  • Scranton Hospital Company (3 miles)

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