Amos Towers opened in 1985 for leasing. Over the past several years numerous updates and renovations have been added to ensure a safe and beautiful facility, that you will be proud to call home.

There are 96 apartments located on floors 1 – 8. 63-One-bedroom apartments and 25 efficiency style apartments converted to add a separate bedroom, and 8 apartments exclusively for applicant/residents who require the features of a handicapped unit.

Included in the rent for all apartments is heat, water, sewage, & trash. Residents are responsible for their electricity, telephone, cable, parking and storage bins if applicable. There is a Utility Allowance for your electric expense, that is taken off your rent the time of move-in. The utility allowance for one bedroom and handicapped apartments is currently $37.00 for a 1 bedroom and $39.00 for an efficiency apartment. This may change annually.

• No application fee or other move in fees

• No lump sum or community buy in fee

• No deposit is required to hold the apartment

• One month’s security deposit is required upon move in

• Yes, there is a parking fee of $15.00 for covered parking and $10.00 for our parking lot.

• Yes, we have a limited number of bin storage units available based upon seniority. They range in price from $2.00 - $4.00.

Gas baseboard heat with an adjustable thermostat available in all apartments.

Air conditioning is located in each apartment and fully controlled by te resident.

Amos Towers is located within close proximity to many amenities. We are approximately two blocks to the Scranton Regional Hospital, one block to the Jewish Community Center, and approximately six blocks to the center of Scranton. We are located three blocks from the Scranton Cultural Center, two blocks from the public library and walking distance to Physicians Health Alliance and Physicians associated with Scranton Regional Hospital. Get directions here.

Colts Bus Service has a van which takes residents to scheduled health related appointments. Amos Towers schedules a van twice each week for grocery shopping as well as trips to local shopping malls and restaurants. The van service is no cost to residents over 65. Daily public bus transportation is located two blocks away. See our Human Service Co-Ordinator to see if you qualify for free public bus transportation.

Yes, there are 43 parking spaces. 7 spaces are covered parking spaces.

One pet per apartment less than 30 lbs. is permitted and a pet deposit is required. Please ask about specifics.

Smoking is not permitted in any area of Amos Towers, including, apartments, and common areas. Smoking is not permitted on any area of the property owed by Amos Towers. You must go off the property to smoke. That rule applies to all residents, staff, and any visitors or guests.

A large multi-use Community Room is on the 8th floor that is always open for our residents for daily activites, movies, Bingo and residents may reserve the community room through the office for private. Daily games are played, including Pokeno, Bingo, Mah Jongg and Rummy Kub. This room is available for use by our residents for Holiday get-togethers, movie nights, social hours etc.

• Dining area

• Kitchen, including stove and dishwasher

• Wall mounted 70” screen TV, with DVD player and WII System

• Bingo and other group activities

• Monthly Birthday parties

• Holiday get togethers

• Community room reservations are available for family or private functions.

There is a computer sitting room. There are 2 computers and a printer available 24 hours a day. There is also a sitting area with a 55” television with cable and DVD player. This room is available to all residents. A key to the computer room will be given to you upon request.

There is a game room that is beautifully decorated, with many games, puzzles and a game table to use for your convenience. There is also a library with a large assortment of books, and magazines. The room has a lovely sitting area that is very quiet. Take a moment to look through the library and relax in the peaceful setting.

There is a spacious very relaxing gazebo with benches, and there are several areas for our residents to sit in peaceful settings and enjoy the beautiful colorful landscaped areas. There are also several seating locations in front of our building for getting together for a chat with other residents.