Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Lakewood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 147 Old Newport Street in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, offering comprehensive post-acute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care to residents throughout Luzerne County and the wider Wyoming Valley. Managed by Century Healthcare, Lakewood benefits from the operational expertise, clinical protocols, and quality standards that Century brings to its network of skilled nursing communities — ensuring residents receive consistent, professional care in a warm and supportive environment. Situated along Old Newport Street in residential Nanticoke, Lakewood is positioned within one of northeastern Pennsylvania's most medically robust regions. Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, located in nearby Wilkes-Barre Township, is one of the flagship facilities of the Geisinger Health System and provides a full continuum of acute and specialty services. Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, part of the Commonwealth Health network, offers additional acute care resources on North River Street. This dual-hospital proximity is a meaningful asset for residents and families managing complex conditions who rely on continuity between acute hospital stays and skilled nursing recovery. Nanticoke and the surrounding Wyoming Valley offer a rich community environment that families and residents genuinely appreciate. The Susquehanna River runs through the valley's heart, and Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre provides beautiful riverside walking paths, picnic areas, and seasonal community events. Families visiting Lakewood often extend their time in the area with dinner along Restaurant Row on Wilkes-Barre's South Main Street or a visit to the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre, the region's primary retail hub. The historic Luzerne County Courthouse in downtown Wilkes-Barre and the nearby Lake Nuangola area add to the region's character and sense of place. Century Healthcare's management philosophy at Lakewood centers on transparent family communication, evidence-based clinical care, and a culture of respect for each resident's history, preferences, and goals. The skilled clinical team at Lakewood includes registered nurses, licensed therapists, social workers, and dietary professionals — all working together to support residents on their path toward recovery or through the needs of long-term care.