Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab

Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehab sits right downtown at 1101 Vine Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is part of Jewish Senior Life of Eastern Pennsylvania, a nonprofit with roots going back to 1916, and the building's always busy with residents, families, and staff coming in and out. The community focuses on skilled nursing and rehab services for folks who need help after illness or injury, whether they're staying for a short time to recover, settling in for long-term care, or living there with tricky health problems like dementia or Parkinson's Disease, which they handle with special programs and extra support from trained staff, plus there's the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Alzheimer's Unit set up just for memory care, separated for safety so people won't wander off or feel overwhelmed. They helped about 133 residents on any given day last year, with a nurse staffing rate of around 3.94 hours per resident, but sometimes changeovers can be high, with nurse turnover at near 37%, and there have been 19 deficiencies noted on inspection reports, most often related to treatment and resident rights, so things aren't perfect but they have support systems in place and are always working to improve. The facility's managed by Affinity Health Services since July 2020 and Mary Rose Applegate since July 2018, though the actual owners aren't clearly listed in public records. The building includes 145 certified beds with private bathrooms, and each room has cable TV, a kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and is furnished, which means residents don't have to bring much from home if they don't want to, all rooms have emergency call systems so people can get help fast, and there's always 24-hour supervision and assistance with things like transfer, bathing, dressing, and medication management. Meals happen in a dining room with restaurant-style service, made by a professional chef, and people with diabetes or food allergies get special meals, and for anyone who likes more flexibility, there's all-day dining available, so you don't have to eat at the same time every day, and anyone who wants can talk with a dietitian to figure out the best plan. Elan keeps things lively with all sorts of social programs, a library, scheduled activities, movie nights, music programs, arts, community events, and things like fitness classes, a spa room, transportation for outings, a garden, and a safe walking path for folks who like to move around a bit, plus there's always something going on, even if it's just a quiet afternoon in the activity room or a service in the chapel. The staff helps with transfers or if someone needs non-ambulatory care, and there's a big focus on both long-term and short-term needs, with support for folks who come in after a hospital stay too, since the campus is close to other big health centers like Moses Taylor Hospital. Pharmacy services are part of the package, and a pharmacist checks everyone's medicine plans once a month. Families can lean on the community for move-in help, laundry, cleaning, and family support services, so things don't feel overwhelming. The facility added onsite dialysis services in early 2023, which is helpful for anyone who has chronic kidney trouble, letting them get treatment without going far, plus there's a business room and access to Wi-Fi for anyone who wants to stay connected. The community pledges dignity, warmth, and care, serving people of all faiths, and keeps up old traditions while finding new ways to make life better, whether someone needs everyday support, rehab, memory care or dialysis. The place accepts Medicaid and Medicare, making it reachable for many locals, and is always keeping up community events, tours, and ways for family to get involved, helping keep everyone connected even through tough times.