The Gardens at Scranton is a senior living community situated in Scranton, Pennsylvania, primarily offering nursing home services. The facility specializes in skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, designed for individuals requiring support with activities of daily living as well as those in need of complex medical care. In addition to basic assistance, residents have access to various therapies aimed at facilitating recovery and rehabilitation. The community develops personalized care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of each resident, ensuring a focused approach to care delivery.
Regarding medical support, The Gardens at Scranton offers wound care services aimed at promoting healing and preventing infection complications. This care includes regular assessment and treatment plans developed by a team of healthcare professionals versed in modern wound care techniques. Additionally, the facility provides peritoneal dialysis for residents who require renal support. This service involves regular dialysis treatment sessions conducted under careful medical supervision to ensure safety and effectiveness in maintaining proper waste and fluid balance in the patient's body.
For transportation, The Gardens at Scranton provides complimentary transport services for residents. This service is available for both medical and non-medical purposes. It ensures that residents can attend necessary medical appointments and participate in approved community activities. The complimentary transportation helps residents maintain their engagement with the outside community while receiving care at the facility.
Resident and family reviews of The Gardens at Scranton present a mixed picture of the facility’s performance. Positive feedback highlights the kindness, attentiveness, and helpfulness of the staff, particularly noting their support and communication throughout the challenges posed by COVID-19. Satisfaction is reported in relation to well-managed activities, therapies, and the responsive nature of staff members in addressing residents' needs. Conversely, negative reviews express concerns about poor facility conditions, lack of cleanliness, neglect, inadequate medical care, and understaffing. Reports of unprofessional behavior by staff and specific incidents of oversight or mistreatment contribute to the discrepancies in care standards observed by reviewers. This disparity in feedback suggests varying levels of satisfaction among residents, emphasizing the variability in the quality of care provided by the facility.
Costs at this community start at $2,325 and range up to $8,517. The average price in the community is $5,421, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,577. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
