Independent living
Lutherwood
Independent living in Scranton, Pennsylvania
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Lake Scranton Rd, Scranton, PA 18505 |
| City | Scranton |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Phone | 570-346-3009 |
| Website | http://www.diakon.org/Lutherwood/ |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | Section 202 is HUD's housing program for elderly households; eligibility requires the head of household to be age 62 or older. |
| Apartments | 125 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 (Section 202 property) |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Lutherwood is a Diakon senior housing community in Scranton, set on a landscaped site overlooking Lake Scranton just minutes from downtown. As a HUD Section 8 rental-subsidy community, it offers income-qualified residents rent of about 30 percent of their adjusted income. The one-bedroom apartments have full kitchens and private baths, and residents share lounges on every floor, a community room and library, and scheduled transportation to grocery stores and malls.
More about this provider
| Diakon describes Lutherwood as an affordable independent living community with one-bedroom apartments (full kitchen with electric range and refrigerator, private bath, wall-to-wall carpeting, ample closet space, individually controlled heating/air-conditioning), spacious lounges on every floor with some views of Lake Scranton, a ground-level terrace and balconies on each floor, a large terrace-level community room with computers, billiards table, library and kitchen, a large library, U.S. Postal Service mailboxes, a laundry room with card-operated washers and dryers on each floor, and wooded grounds with charcoal grills, picnic tables and terrace benches, in a smoke-free community with locked entrances and front-door fob access. | |
| Services and programs | A Service Coordinator organizes holiday activities, special dinners, and weekly activities, and many residents volunteer at local non-profit organizations. Lutherwood provides scheduled transportation to designated shopping areas such as grocery stores and nearby malls, and the Colts bus system picks up and drops off at Lutherwood's front entrance. A 24-hour answering service is available for emergencies. |
| Who it serves | Eligible persons 62 years of age or older, or physically challenged individuals 18 years of age or older; an equal opportunity housing provider. |
| Payment types it states | A federal HUD Section 8 rental-subsidy community: Lutherwood offers income-qualified persons rental fees that are approximately 30 percent of their adjusted income. |
| Visiting and contact details | Phone: (570) 346-3009. Directions page (crawl): Lutherwood is the first left off Lake Scranton Road in Scranton, reached via Moosic Street (Rt. 307). |
| Website | http://www.diakon.org/Lutherwood/ |
Who pays for independent living?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
- What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers
Independent living guide · Paying for care
Common questions about Lutherwood
Where is Lutherwood located?
Lutherwood is at 1 Lake Scranton Rd, Scranton, PA 18505.
How do I contact Lutherwood?
Call Lutherwood at 570-346-3009.
How much does independent living cost?
There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for independent living?
No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.
What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?
Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.
Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?
Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.