Scranton Health Care Center

11/05/2025

The first Wednesday in November is Stress Awareness Day. Stress can come from many sources, from work to school. Here are 8 facts about the impact of stress:

Stress: it is one of the sources of anxiety in people’s lives, and it can stem from multiple sources including relationships, work, school, grieving, and obligations.

Those who are stressed for a long period of time may have chronic stress, which is stress that continuously reoccurs. However, c...

11/04/2025

Happy National Candy Day! What is your favorite type of candy? 🍬

11/04/2025

Joanne is our latest Bingo champion. Congratulations, Joanne!

11/03/2025

Our costume contest was Friday and boy did they go all out! Scooby and the gang was there. Tammy was our costume contest winner, congratulations!

11/03/2025

The residents made some scary good treats to celebrate Halloween!

11/01/2025

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures and unusual behavior due to a central nervous system malfunction. Experts estimate that 1 in 26 Americans will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime, making this a neurological disorder that many people face.

Here are 9 facts about epilepsy to help you learn more about this central nervous system disorder, as well as some tips you can use to help those experiencing a seizure:

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures and unusual behavior due to a central nervous system malfunction.

150,000 Americans are...

10/31/2025

Our staff celebrated our fabulous Maintenance Director, Jack Sweeney, by dressing up in different versions of him! Whether it’s a 3 AM call to fix something, a fire safety tour with staff, painting the building, grilling up the best burgers, or talking about his golf game...he truly is an unbelievable asset to our Scranton family!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 👻

10/29/2025

Today is World Stroke Day. More than 700,000 Americans have a stroke every year, making it the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.

It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of a stroke in order to seek help for yourself or your loved ones in case of an emergency. Here are the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke:

Stroke is ranked as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States.1 More than 700,000 Americans have a stroke each year.2

Strokes...

10/29/2025

Our Haunt the Halls event was a major success last night! The residents and children had such a great time!!

10/28/2025

Happy National Chocolate Day!

10/26/2025

Happy National Pumpkin Day! This is a great day to enjoy pumpkin everything, from pumpkin spice lattes to pies to decorations! Across the United States, pumpkin is a popular fruit for seasonal décor and recipes. However, pumpkin has some incredible health benefits as well.

Here are numerous health benefits of pumpkin and some ideas on how you can indulge in some pumpkin recipes this season:

October is finally here, which means you can enjoy pumpkin everything, from pumpkin spice lattes to pies to decorations! This time of year is known...