Skilled Nursing Facility
What is a Skilled Nursing Facility?
How will you help me recover?
What more do I need to know?
Everything you need for rehabilitation
What is a Skilled Nursing Facility
The Skilled Nursing Facility provides care for people who no longer need acute care, but are not well enough to go home. The average stay is about one week.
Staffing varies according to our number of residents, but always includes registered and licensed nurses. A professional team works with your doctor to design and implement a care plan to meet your needs.
Your team also may include a physical therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, speech pathologist, activity coordinator, dietitian, discharge planner and "restorative aide." The aide steps in after regular therapies are concluded to help you continue improving your ability to do the activities necessary to live independently.
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How will you help me recover?
Our emphasis is on increasing your independence, both in mobility and your ability to care for yourself.
When you arrive, your doctor will create an individualized program for you.
In addition, he or she will set a target date for your discharge. We will make every effort to help you achieve that goal.
You will be encouraged to participate in your own personal care, such as bathing, grooming and dressing under staff supervision.
Your mobility will be advanced at a pace tailored to you.
You can enjoy meals in the Activity/Dining room, where you also may participate in arts, crafts, games, baking, movies, pet therapy and other activities.
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What more do I need to know?
Clothes: Bring comfortable clothes and a good pair of nonskid, supportive shoes. We provide cleaning at no charge for garments soiled here.
Visiting hours: Regular visiting hours are noon to 8 p.m., but your family and friends usually can visit at any time.
Family and friends also are welcome to attend therapy sessions to learn how to help you at home.
Resident council: Our resident council is scheduled monthly to give residents an opportunity to help create a comfortable and therapeutic environment here. You also may call or mail comments and suggestions.
Durable power of attorney: On admission, you will receive information on resident rights and the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. This can help protect your right to make decisions about your care. If you have not received this information, please notify your nurse.
Everything you need for rehabilitation
Speech therapy: Reestablish effective speaking, writing, reading, gesturing and hearing, as well as improve swallowing skills.
Occupational therapy: Regain skills such as bathing, dressing and light homemaking, coordination, arm strength, endurance and safety awareness.
Physical therapy: Increase strength, improve coordination, balance and joint motion; promote proper body mechanics and learn to use support equipment such as a walker, cane or wheelchair.
Restorative therapy: After a course of therapy is concluded, a specially trained staff member helps you you continue improving your ability to do the activities required to live independently, including range of motion, ability to get in and out of bed and walking.
Discharge planning: The goal is to help you be as independent as possible before going home. Your discharge planner arranges continuing support and answers questions about insurance benefits.
Activity: Maintain quality of life through group socialization and independent leisure activities. Residents are encouraged to join others for lunch in the Activity/Dining Room each day.
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