LIFE Geisinger - Scranton sits at 2300 Adams Avenue in Scranton, PA, and belongs to the Geisinger health system, designed to help older adults stay in their homes as long as possible, which means they offer a blend of healthcare and daily living services through the national PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model, so people get what they need without being placed in a nursing home unless absolutely necessary. The staff includes Dr. James Joseph McKenna, III, who specializes in family medicine and geriatrics and accepts new patients, with some doctor visits offered as video calls, and the facility handles a range of care needs such as assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing home services with both semi-private and private rooms, as well as memory care studio and assisted living studio, single, or two-bedroom accommodations.
Families will find a lot of practical help here like bathing, dressing, grooming assistance, medication support, incontinence care, and even memory care services, plus they offer personal care and household help, like laundry, housekeeping, meal delivery, and grocery shopping assistance, aiming to make daily living easier, especially for those with chronic health needs or trouble staying independent. Transportation stands out as they provide door-to-door rides for medical visits and center activities, which makes getting to appointments a lot less stressful, and there's also parking for residents and guests.
LIFE Geisinger - Scranton has nurses, therapists, and ancillary health staff who give skilled nursing, podiatry, wound care, occupational therapy, vision and eye care, hearing support including hearing aids, dental care including dentures, and pharmacy and medication management, so most needs can be met on site, and when more is needed, like lab work, X-rays, or an emergency, they're equipped to help or coordinate quick care. In addition, people get nutritious meals in the dining room or by delivery, and staff runs social activities, arts and crafts, games, education, and wellness programs, trying to keep everyone's days more engaging, and they offer respite care and in-home support to help caregivers take breaks or when someone can't get to the center.
The facility has safety and handicap features throughout and basic home comforts like washers and dryers, kitchens or kitchenettes, cable TV, wifi, sprinkler systems, and game/activity rooms, while their team-based philosophy means staff gets to know each resident, adjusting care plans as needs change, trying to respect what's most important for each individual. Because LIFE Geisinger - Scranton is recognized by the state and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a PACE provider, older adults get care covered and coordinated, with extra support for those managing chronic illness, and the focus stays on maintaining independence and quality of life, which matters a lot as people age. Services also reach into surrounding communities like Moosic, Pittston, Nanticoke, and Wilkes-Barre, with specialized programs for sleep disorders and comprehensive care coordination, which adds convenience if health needs get complicated or someone has trouble traveling far from home, so the goal is to keep people safe, cared for, and as independent as possible in a comfortable setting with familiar faces.
