Allied Services Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center sits at 303 Smallacombe Drive in Scranton, offering both short-term and long-term care with a full range of nursing and rehabilitation services, and people often talk about it in at least thirty reviews, so you can get a pretty fair idea of what to expect if you ask around, and it belongs to Allied Services, which means it's tied into a bigger network of healthcare, and they do take pride in having a 369-bed skilled nursing and rehab center with a separate rehabilitation facility, and they've got a 61-bed Alzheimer's dementia care unit if that's a need, where they offer structured programs and activities to help those with memory loss stay engaged, and that memory care space stays well-protected, focused on safety and individualized support, and they stay busy with everything from brain-boosting tasks and therapy to social events and entertainment, so people have chances to form friendships and keep the mind active, which makes the days go by better.
The nursing staff includes people trained in critical care, wound care, rehabilitation, infection prevention, and dementia care, so if you need help with chronic illness, injuries, or even just getting stronger after a stroke or hospital stay, they've got credentialed nurses and therapists at the ready, and the rehabilitation center uses the latest equipment and techniques for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, whether you're managing things like arthritis, recovering from surgery, or even needing help with speech after a brain injury or cancer. They offer Direct Access for therapy, so folks can start getting better without needing a referral, and outpatient therapy programs are usually covered by most insurances, so that makes it less of a hassle. Residents can get comprehensive care for things like long-term neurological or cognitive needs, and there's even a special respiratory unit staffed all day and night with licensed respiratory therapists helping those who have trouble breathing or are dealing with things like pulmonary disease, which can really make a difference if someone's coming out of the hospital after a long illness or dealing with a chronic lung issue that needs close watching.
They like to keep people occupied with a full calendar of activities that could be social, educational, or purely for entertainment, and you'll see things like pet therapy, spiritual services, internet access, and special recreation therapy groups, alongside seasonal events, creative arts, and even outside shopping if someone's up to it, so nobody has to sit around bored if they don't want to. Meals are cooked to meet dietary needs, and the place aims for a home-like feeling, but it's still set up like a clean, well-run medical center, so safety and comfort are both taken seriously, and there are social services staff to help families understand care plans and help residents cope with changes. There's a strong focus on helping folks get enough social time and giving them a say in how they spend their days, and that really matters when you're living in a place for a long stretch, and they'll make a point to include recreation and therapy for the mind, body, and spirit.
People at Allied Services Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center can count on having their needs checked on often, whether that's regular health monitoring, wound care, memory support, or making sure they get the right therapy for their body, and those in the memory care unit can expect personalized routines, with activities aimed at keeping their memory and skills for as long as possible, and the whole place runs under a philosophy of being thorough but kind, with a strong track record as seen by awards including US News & World Report recognition. They've got more than one center too, because in addition to Scranton, Allied Services runs skilled nursing centers in Center City and Meade Street, as well as a location in Wilkes-Barre, and this means folks can sometimes move between different levels of care if their situation changes. Staff members speak English, and the facility's not open to new patients right now, but you can keep an eye on it or check the reviews if you're planning ahead for yourself or a family member.
