Skilled Nursing
50 North Pennsylvania Ave.,
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Clinical Care on Your Terms
Embassy of Wyoming Valley is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
We specialize in comprehensive clinical care for short- and long-term patients recovering from illness, injury, hospitalization and surgery. Your health and wellness goals are our top priority. You’ll have access to our expert skilled nursing staff who
Our facility is a few minutes from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, providing easy access to various physicians and specialists.
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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:
- Cardiac and stroke rehabilitation
- Pain management
- Dialysis
- Tube feeding and ostomies
- X-rays
- Laboratory services
- Oxygen therapy
- Bi-pap/C-pap
- Dietary and nutrition counseling
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 Wyoming Valley 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 Wyoming Valley 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.
Physical therapy services include:
- 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.
Occupational therapy services include:
- 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
Caregivers must take care of themselves to tend to their loved ones. Embassy of Wyoming Valley offers respite care to provide friends and family members a reprieve from caregiving responsibilities.
That allows caregivers the time to rest, shop, complete housework and address personal matters. The duration of respite care varies from a few hours to extended stays depending on individual needs.
Respiratory Care
Embassy Healthcare offers comprehensive respiratory care through Empower Pulmonary. We focus on promoting strong respiratory function to improve your overall pulmonary health. Our dedicated staff are trained to administer Bi-paps/C-paps and tend to ventilators.
Respiratory services include:
- Aerosol treatments
- Pulmonary rehab
- Overnight pulse oxygen
- Inhalers
- Onsite sleep studies
- Tracheostomies and weaning
Wound Care
Wounds caused by operations or injuries require consistent care to promote healing. Embassy of Wyoming Valley offers precision wound care to reduce your risk of infection and rehospitalization. Our team conducts rounds to assess wounds periodically and educate you on follow-up care.
Wound care services include:
- Cleaning and debridement
- Dressing changes
- Infection management
- Compression therapy
Hospice Care
Easing the transition into the final stage of life is at the center of quality hospice care. At Embassy of Wyoming Valley, the hospice team will help you manage your symptoms to ensure physical and emotional comfort.
We also offer care coordination between your physicians, specialists, spiritual and religious leaders and counselors. Our hospice services extend to your loved ones, too, to help your family and friends find the support they need during this time.
Our hospice services include:
- Pain management
- Medication management
- Nursing care
- Social services
- Respite care
- Medical equipment management
Bariatric Care
If you’ve undergone bariatric surgery or require weight loss support, bariatric care can help you achieve your wellness goals. Our dieticians will work closely with you to define healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. Our chefs can accommodate your dietary preferences for a palate-pleasing meal plan. You’ll also learn to cope with cravings and adjust to new eating habits.
Our bariatric services include:
- Meal planning
- Nutrition counseling
- Fitness and exercise
- Comorbidity management
Amenities
- Private and semi-private suites
- Resident emergency response system
- Social and activity programs
- Monthly resident outings
- Comfortable common areas
- Restaurant-style dining
- Library
- Sunny courtyard
- Wireless internet
- Phone service
- Cable television
- Flexible visiting hours
