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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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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 are continuing to monitor and follow the latest Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 infection control guidance that impacts our residents and visitors. Coronavirus testing requirements for fully vaccinated nursing home residents also have been eased, according to new guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This permits visitations and personal contact among residents and visitors who…
We are monitoring the latest Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 infection control guidance that impacts our residents and visitors. At this time, we are maintaining our current policies and procedures until our licensing bodies release an updated position statement. We follow guidance from (CDC), Department of Health (DOH) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Updates will be shared…
We are making progress against COVID-19 and will continue testing in accordance with our county’s positivity rates, which we are monitoring. Good news in that Lackawanna County is starting to trend down and is back at 9.3% which means we are now back in yellow. Staff test will go back to once a week starting next Monday April 26, 2021.…
We are making progress against COVID-19 and will continue testing in accordance with our county’s positivity rates, which we are monitoring. Lackawanna County continues in the red level so we are testing staff twice a week. Results of staff testing for Monday April 12, 2021, returned all negative. Results from the second round of staff testing on Thursday April 15,…
We have made advances in our collective battle against COVID-19. After a steady decline there have been some increases in cases recently. Lackawanna County has increased back to red this week with a positivity rate of 10.3%. We will be starting twice-a-week testing of staff again April 12, 2021. Our test days are Mondays and Thursdays. Therefore, we have to…
This season of hope finds us committed to staying ahead of COVID-19 and will follow guidance from Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Department of Health (DOH), and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for guidance on our facility’s reopening plans. Thank you to all family members who joined us on the Zoom call earlier this week to discuss changes…
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
We are currently accepting applications for Full time and Part Time LPNs for 7am-3:30pm. Candidates must have a valid PA license as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse. Must be compassionate, caring. reliable and possess good assessment skills to help take care of our residents. Every other weekend and rotating holidays are required. Applications accepted in Person, 1101…
We are accepting applications for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) for 7am-3:30pm and 3pm-11:30pm 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 A.M.-5:00…
Hours vary- Full Time or Part Time (15-20 hours per week) Dietary Aide’s Assists in preparation and service of food, proper sanitation and storage of food and non-food supplies. Dietary Aides are scheduled in a variety of job assignments such as cleans and washes all dishes, pots, and silverware according to appropriate sanitary guidelines, cleans and sanitizes food carts after…