Skilled Nursing
30 Virginia Dr.
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Rest, Recover and Return Home at Your Pace
Embassy of Tunkhannock is a 124-bed skilled nursing facility in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. Situated on a bend of the Susquehanna River, our single-story building is home to comprehensive short- and long-term clinical services.
We want to help you reach your health goals on your journey to recovery. Those goals will be based on your medical condition, input and aspirations.
No two care plans are the same, so we’ll work closely with you and your loved ones to determine the best course of action. We’re in your corner and committed to making ourselves readily available to provide you with clinical and personal support.
Think Embassy of Tunkhannock!
Residents may enjoy their meals in the privacy of their room or join other residents in our dining area.
Daily enrichment activities are available to keep residents involved and interactive with other residents, if they choose to participate.
Skilled Nursing
You may require skilled nursing care if you’re recovering from an acute illness, hospitalization or surgical procedure. Our skilled nursing staff provides daily hands-on care and rehabilitative services to help you get back on your feet.
Skilled nursing services include:
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Dialysis
- Tube feeding and ostomies
- X-rays
- Laboratory services
- Oxygen therapy
- Bi-pap/C-pap
- Dietary and nutrition counseling
- Enteral therapy
- Post-surgical care
- Pain management
Cardiac Care
Living with heart disease doesn’t have to affect your quality of life. Our cardiac care program can help you learn to manage your symptoms so you can enjoy your favorite activities and stay engaged.
Our comprehensive approach to cardiac care is about more than symptom management. We provide you with the education and medical resources to stay on top of your condition at home. That also reduces your risk of rehospitalization for further cardiac incidents.
Our cardiac care services include:
- Personalized, onsite care planning administered by skilled clinicians
- Preventative care
- Dietary monitoring and nutrition education
- Continued education for you and your loved ones
IV Therapy
Intravenous therapy is essential for administering medication, fluids, blood transfusions and nutrients. It may be necessary if you’re recovering from an operation or illness or have difficulty taking medication orally.
Our skilled nursing staff specializes in IV administration to help you get the medication and fluids you need without causing discomfort. You may require IV therapy if you have an autoimmune disorder, cancer or infection. Malnutrition and dehydration are also treated with IV therapy.
Palliative Care
We offer palliative care at Embassy of Tunkhannock to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible during your treatment. This type of healthcare centers on improving your quality of life as you recover from an illness, injury or surgical procedure.
Our palliative care services include:
- Pain management
- Medication management
- Counseling services
- Care coordination
- Caregiver support
Short- and Long-Term Care
Your illness or injury will dictate the duration of your care. You could require long-term care to ensure you return home and live independently. The staff at Embassy of Tunkhannock will assist with activities of daily living so you can continue down the road to recovery.
Short- and long-term care services include:
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and ambulating
- Medication management
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Social activities
- Counseling
Rehab & Therapy
Physical Therapy
You’ll undergo a thorough assessment by our expert physical therapists to determine how best to regain your mobility and strength. Our program features cutting-edge equipment and techniques to provide you with a well-rounded therapy plan.
- Gait and balance training
- Range of motion exercises
- Assistive device training
- Strengthening exercises
- Pain management
- Prosthetics training
- Neuromuscular facilitation
Occupational Therapy
Surgery, illness and injury can affect your fine motor skills, making it difficult to complete activities of daily living. Occupational therapy helps you regain those abilities to improve your quality of life.
- Home management training
- Coordination training
- Fine motor skills training
- Adaptive equipment training
- Energy conservation training
Speech Therapy
Our expert speech therapists can help you improve your speech, swallowing and language skills. You will learn strategies to support communication and discuss alternate diet options to improve swallowing.
Speech therapy services include:
- Cognition retraining
- Verbal expression training
- Oral motor exercises
- Swallow training
- Articulation training
Respite Care
It’s crucial for caregivers to take care of themselves to provide the best care for their loved ones. Embassy of Tunkhannock offers respite care, giving friends and family members a break from caregiving responsibilities.
This service allows caregivers time to rest, shop, complete housework, and address personal matters, with care duration varying from a few hours to extended stays based on individual needs.
Amenities
- Private and semi-private suites
- Resident emergency response system
- Social and activity programs
- Comfortable common areas
- Restaurant-style dining
- Wireless internet
- Phone service
- Cable television
- Flexible visiting hours
