PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre

PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre is a long-term acute care hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It serves patients in Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding Scranton area, focusing on complex medical conditions that require extended, specialized treatment. The facility is the only long-term acute care hospital in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its specialty services include brain injury, cardiopulmonary conditions, neurological disorders, respiratory failure, spinal cord injury, and stroke. It also manages chronic conditions such as lymphedema and renal conditions, as well as orthopedic amputation care, infection control, and complex wound care. The hospital holds a rating of 4.00 based on 33 reviews.

The hospital operates with 36 patient beds and offers a public cafe for visitors. Visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Its respiratory care program provides 24/7 intensive care and weaning protocols, managed by ACLS and critical care trained nurses and respiratory therapists. Staff manage high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and CPAP, as well as ventilator management and weaning. Additional clinical services include antibiotic therapy, central line and PICC line insertion and care, chest tube management, IV infusions, parenteral and enteral nutrition, and bedside renal dialysis. The facility is part of the PAM Health system, which has been in operation for 19 years and reports treating 50,000 patients annually across its network of over 70 hospitals.

Located at 575 N River St, the hospital sits on the 7th floor of a building just off North River Street, about a tenth of a mile away. It is situated less than a quarter mile from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, the Wilkes-Barre Fire Company No. 5, and the Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre. North Main Street and South River Street are also within a short distance of the facility.

The hospital maintains a positive reputation among its patients, with a steady record of repeat and referred customers. This standing reflects the specific clinical outcomes and support provided to individuals recovering from severe injuries and illnesses in the Wilkes-Barre community.

Services:

• Comprehensive wound care
• Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Inpatient rehabilitation services
• Long-term acute care for complex medical conditions
• Neurological disorder treatment
• Occupational Therapy
• Outpatient Services
• Physical Therapy