Lutherwood in Scranton, PA is structured as an independent-living community, which means residents manage their own schedules while basic household chores and property upkeep are handled by staff. For individuals who need a temporary place to recover after an illness or hospital stay, the community also offers formal respite and short-term stays. During these stays, team members provide regular monitoring, coordinate with outside clinicians when necessary, and make sure medications and follow-up appointments stay on track.
Beyond the core care types, Lutherwood maintains safety check-in systems and can arrange transportation to local physicians, rehabilitation clinics, and pharmacies. Wellness programming on site includes health education sessions and exercise classes designed to maintain mobility and balance. Residents who choose to bring in outside home-health agencies can do so, and the front desk coordinates access for visiting nurses or therapists.
Apartments and common areas are laid out to support varying mobility levels. Ground-floor units, some with kitchenettes, private baths, and wheelchair-accessible showers, are available, and all areas are air-conditioned. Selected apartments allow cats. Indoor spaces such as a library, computer or media center, billiards lounge, ballroom, TV lounge, and meeting rooms give residents options for recreation and quiet activities, while outdoor patios and other common areas provide fresh-air gathering spots. Resident parking and community-wide Wi-Fi are in place, but not every accommodation includes every listed feature, so it is advisable to confirm the exact layout and amenities of a specific unit during a visit.
Dining is handled by a professional chef and culinary team who serve three meals daily in a restaurant-style dining room, with an anytime-dining option for those who keep flexible hours. Menus routinely feature both regional and international dishes, and special dining programs address dietary needs or physician-ordered modifications. Residents can order room service, invite guests for meals, reserve a private dining room for family events, or enjoy lighter fare at the café/bistro. Seasonal BBQs and picnics are scheduled when weather permits.
The activity schedule includes an arts and crafts center, fitness center, yoga and chair-yoga sessions, stretching classes, cooking and art classes, a game room, movie and theater room, and a full calendar of live music, dances, and holiday or birthday parties. Residents can join Live Well programs, educational speakers, lifelong-learning lectures, intergenerational events, wine tastings, happy hours, and day trips or outings to off-site attractions. Live dance or theater performances are hosted regularly, and both on-site and off-site activities are arranged to keep engagement levels high throughout the week.
