Older Adults

UNC offers diverse and holistic programs and services to older adults and their families through our Community Health and Aging Department. With a focus on health and wellness, our services aim to help older adults age well and independently.

In partnership with the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging, UNC offers educational, fitness, social, and recreational activities through Senior Community Centers throughout Lackawanna County. These include the Scranton Senior Community Center in West Scranton, Fallbrook Senior Community Center in Carbondale, Hillside Senior Community Center in Clarks Summit, Jefferson Senior Community near Mt. Cobb, and Mid Valley Senior Community Center in Jessup. UNC also provides the Family Support Network to families who live outside the area who are caring for an older loved one in Lackawanna County. For more information about these programs, see below.

Family Support Network

It can be challenging to care for and monitor a loved one as they age from a distance. We recognize that many seniors—though loved and supported by family members—often live far away from friends and relatives. We want to help those concerned members of the senior’s support network by being local “eyes and ears.” For those family members who need some extra local support for their senior loved one, UNC offers the Family Support Network program. Long-distance family members can request that a health navigator at UNC check-in with their senior living in Lackawanna County, and link them to UNC’s wrap-around services and other community resources. UNC can provide services such as telephone social support, community recreation, mental health assessment and counseling, access to healthy food, access to transportation services, and assistance in securing level-of-care assessments to ensure the senior continues to live safely and independently. To request a check-in, please complete the online form by clicking the button below or call 570-346-6203 ext. 111.

Request Check-in

Senior Community Centers

UNC’s Senior Community Centers are part of the Lackawanna County Area on Aging’s network of Senior Centers throughout Lackawanna County. The centers offer a variety of in-person activities to promote lifelong learning and wellness as well as grab and go meals.

Reservations are required to attend and to receive grab and go meals. Please call the contact listed below under the campus you wish to attend or pick up meals from.

We invite you to check out the upcoming activities at the campuses below and join us!

Scranton Senior Community Center, 1004 Jackson Street, Scranton

Hillside Senior Community Center, 1151 Winola Road, Clarks Summit

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Additional hours for special programs, virtual activities, and fitness classes outside of regular operating hours are indicated on the activities calendar.
Transportation is available for individuals 65 and older through Shared Ride.
Daily grab and go lunch available with reservation. Meals must be reserved 24 hours in advance.

Contact: Kathy Taylor (570) 904-4480

Jefferson Twp. Senior Community Center, 487 Cortez Road, Jefferson Township.

Hours: Wednesdays from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Additional hours for special programs, virtual activities, and fitness classes outside of regular operating hours are indicated on the activities calendar.
Transportation is available for individuals 65 and older through Shared Ride.
Frozen meals are delivered on Wednesdays and must be ordered the week prior.

Contact: Kathy Taylor (570) 904-4480