Coronavirus Updates and Information
Note: this video was filmed prior to COVID-19 restrictions.
Welcome to JHEP
Founded in 1916, the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania's warm and inviting senior community has earned a reputation as the region’s premier provider of short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and Alzheimer’s care.
We welcome people of all faiths to our Scranton, Pennsylvania, community that has an engaging social activities, entertainment, full-service dining, a family room for private celebrations, beauty salon, and landscaped patio with gorgeous views of the downtown area.
To talk to our admissions team about care for your loved one, call 570-344-6177. Complete an online Admission Referral Form to schedule an appointment or download an application.
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Senior Living Magazine
The premier local lifestyle magazine for seniors, elders, their families, and caregivers. Senior Living Magazine NEPA delivers the latest information, resources, and tools for senior living. We pride ourselves on delivering informative articles that are relevant to our readers. The editorial and creative staff strive to provide fresh, trending, and worthy information for seniors. Our magazine is a “must read” for senior content and community information. Subscribe today and start reading!
Elan Gardens
A new stage of life is blossoming at Elan Gardens, Pennsylvania’s premiere senior living community. Here, we bridge the gap between Independent Living and Skilled Nursing — offering Personal Care and Memory Care in a supportive environment that can enrich and enhance your lifestyle.
A new stage of life is blossoming at Elan Gardens, Pennsylvania’s premiere senior living community. Here, we bridge the gap between Independent Living and Skilled Nursing — offering Personal Care and Memory Care in a supportive environment that can enrich and enhance your lifestyle.
If you are considering a move to a safe, affordable and stylish senior living community that offers numerous activities and personal amenities, you have found it at Webster Towers. We invite you to make an appointment for a personal tour. We are sure you’ll be impressed!
The premier local lifestyle magazine for seniors, elders, their families, and caregivers. Senior Living Magazine NEPA delivers the latest information, resources, and tools for senior living. We pride ourselves on delivering informative articles that are relevant to our readers. Subscribe today and start reading!
Whats New at The Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania
We have endured the COVID-19 pandemic for too long and the threat of the Delta variant is not something to take lightly. We encourage all residents, staff, family members and volunteers to become vaccinated, which makes one less susceptible to the emerging variant. Please view this video message from our Medical Director, Dr. Ken Sebastianelli, for further explanation: https://jhep.org/covid-19-updates. For…
We encourage all to help put an end to the pandemic that has drastically changed all of our lives. Consider being vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect your loved ones as well as yourself. An additional incentive is prevention. In specific, the Delta Variant has gained much attention of late. A Yale study and a report by the Wall Street Journal…
We encourage all to help put an end to the pandemic that has drastically changed all of our lives. Consider being vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect your loved ones as well as yourself. An additional incentive is prevention. In specific, the Delta Variant has gained much attention of late. A Yale study and a report by the Wall Street Journal…
We continue to monitor and follow the latest Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 infection control guidance with relation to its impact on our residents and visitors. Our visitation guidelines are posted on our website at jhep.org in the COVID section. To schedule a visit please email Mary Ryan at mryan@jhep.org or call her at 570-344-6177 ext. 1104. Mary is…
We continue to monitor and follow the latest Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 infection control guidance with relation to its impact on our residents and visitors. Our visitation guidelines are posted on our website at jhep.org in the COVID section. To schedule a visit please email Mary Ryan at mryan@jhep.org or call her at 570-344-6177 ext. 1104. Mary is…
We encourage all residents, staff, family members and volunteers to become vaccinated. For information about vaccination information, please check the Centers for Disease Control’s fact sheet and you can find vaccines near you at: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ Vaccination News: Our vaccination rate is among the best for health facilities in our area and continue to encourage vaccinations by the general population in…
A Place of Belonging
At the Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania, it's like you're coming home, you're a part of our community, it's a place of belonging. From friendly neighbors to social gatherings to favorite meals, we incorporate all of life’s pleasures into our day-to-day programs and offerings – so that every resident can enjoy life to the fullest.
From friendly neighbors to social gatherings to favorite meals, we incorporate all of life’s pleasures into our day-to-day programs
Finding Time for Friends and Fun Staying active is so beneficial for the mind and body.
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Memory Care Resources
A memory loss diagnosis is hard on everyone. Below are videos from our previous educational events that can help those diagnosed with memory loss, and their families learn the next steps to take for the future. We hope you find these videos informative and enlightening. Please reach out to our staff members with questions about caring for loved ones with dementia.
The Cognitive Center of Excellence designation recognizes organizations who are committed to integration of the BCAT® Approach as the standard of care to meet the cognitive needs of the aging adult. Organizations with this level of recognition have a shared philosophy with BCAT® that it is imperative to utilize evidence-based assessments, treatment interventions, and patient engagement activities that are administered by trained staff in order to care manage and maximize functional abilities for those with age related cognitive changes and cognitive decline.
Available Employment Opportunities
Job description The Jewish Home of Eastern PA, a long term care leader, is seeking the right individual to join our Dietary Team. This is a supervisory position, our ideal candidate has experience in dietary service in a long term care setting. Directly responsible for supervising all employees in the dietary Department. Directly responsible for all aspects of the operations…
We are looking for a part time Life Enrichment Assistant to enrich the lives of our residents. The candidate will run recreational/group activities that include social, sensory, spiritual and therapeutic activity programs. The position is a part time position that requires both day and evening hours. Alternating holidays and weekends required. The candidate must be 18 years old and have…
We are accepting applications for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) for 7am-3:30pm, 3pm-11:30pm and 11pm-7:30am Applicants must have a valid Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification. Competitive wages and excellent benefits package available which include Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurances, and 403 (b) retirement plan available. Must be available to work every other weekend and rotating holidays. Applications accepted in Person from 8:00…