Title

Rehabilitation and extended care at VA Wilkes-Barre health care

VHA health service name and description
Description

We provide medical care and rehabilitation services to Veterans in our Community Living Center and in their homes. Services include home-based primary care, medical foster home support, and hospice and palliative care.  

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
rehabilitation
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description

We provide long-term care to help you and your family when you’re dealing with a disability, chronic "long-lasting" illness, terminal illness, or serious health issues related to aging. Our long-term health care services include:

  • 24/7 nursing and medical care
  • Physical therapy
  • Help with daily tasks "like bathing, dressing, making meals, and taking medicine"
  • Pain management and palliative care "to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for people with serious illnesses"
  • Hospice care "to provide comfort and compassionate care for people in the last phases of an incurable illness"
  • To learn more about the different types of extended care that VA provides, see our guide to long-term services and support.
Facility descriptions

Rehabilitation and extended care - Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Description

We provide medical care and rehabilitation services to Veterans in our Community Living Center and in their homes. Services include home-based primary care, medical foster home support, and hospice and palliative care.  

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
rehabilitation
This is a required Vet Center service
No
Show for VAMC Facilities
Show
VAMC system description of service

We provide long-term care to help you and your family when you’re dealing with a disability, chronic "long-lasting" illness, terminal illness, or serious health issues related to aging. Our long-term health care services include:

  • 24/7 nursing and medical care
  • Physical therapy
  • Help with daily tasks "like bathing, dressing, making meals, and taking medicine"
  • Pain management and palliative care "to relieve suffering and improve quality of life for people with serious illnesses"
  • Hospice care "to provide comfort and compassionate care for people in the last phases of an incurable illness"
  • To learn more about the different types of extended care that VA provides, see our guide to long-term services and support.
Appointments
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27308 or 271
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Building name/number
Building 1
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
Seventh floor
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Provide specific hours for this service
Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number
Other phone numbers
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27915
Label
Extended care and rehabilitation
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
570-824-3521
Extension number
27120
Label
Appointments 2