Linwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center sits in Scranton and serves as a nonprofit skilled nursing facility, managed by Genesis HealthCare, that provides care for people who need help after hospital stays, surgeries, or illness, and offers both short-term and long-term options, so you'll see rooms set up for different needs, including private, semi-private, studio, and even two-bedroom choices with different rates. The center has a 22-bed, short-stay post-hospital rehabilitation unit on its second floor that's new and meant for those who need a place to recover for a little while before heading home, and people get help at all hours from nurses, onsite nurse practitioners, and attending doctors, with personalized treatment programs for each person and care for those who need assistance moving around, bathing, dressing, or dealing with daily activities, whether they walk, use a wheelchair, or stay in bed. Residents have access to skilled nursing, orthopedic rehab for things like joint replacements, wound care, occupational therapy, and medication help, and specialty care's on offer for folks with Alzheimer's or other needs, and there's a 24-hour call system so someone's always reachable in case of trouble.
The facility has meal service in a dining room that handles special diets, they keep rooms and linens clean with housekeeping and laundry, and transportation services help folks get to appointments, while volunteers, community groups, and staff keep putting together activities and outings-everything from movie nights and arts and crafts to talent performances, educational games, and even simple walking outside on the garden paths. Inside, areas like activity rooms, a fitness center, a barber/salon, and arts rooms give folks places to spend time, and people can use in-room telephones and enjoy furnished living spaces; wifi and cable TV are available, too. Linwood's a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so it blends different care types on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and memory care for elders, with a focus on personalized plans and medical attention for each resident.
The center explains residents' rights and the facility's rules to everyone and does offer tours and activity demonstrations for folks thinking of moving in, and you'll see community engagement through things like volunteer opportunities for both residents and visitors. Linwood accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance, and remains open to serving Scranton and nearby areas, though in the past, it's been cited for elder abuse, so it's important to ask questions and stay involved if you're considering a stay. There are only 17 certified beds as of June 2025, so space is limited, and folks who choose Linwood often look for both strong medical support and a simple, supportive place to recover or stay long-term, with practical help and a community feel.
