LONG-TERM CARE
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There are basically four levels of inpatient health care.
The first is acute care which is provided in hospitals. The second is sub-acute care which may be provided in a separate unit in a hospital or in a free standing facility or in a nursing home. Sub-acute care means the person needs very specific medical interventions, such as ongoing ventilator assistance or a high level of complex rehabilitation care. The third is long-term care. This is provided in a nursing home setting. The last is assisted living. This is for people who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs), but they do not need intensive rehabilitation or nursing care.
There are some continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), which provides all levels (including a component of independent living) except acute care.
Currently, our facility is a long term care facility, although we have a strong short term rehabilitation component as well. Many of the people admitted to our facility come from an acute care hospital. They may need a skilled level of rehab (daily) to help residents gain strength following a hospital stay or surgery.
Other residents come to our facility from home, the hospital, or another facility because they can no longer live alone and they need nursing care. In those cases, our facility becomes their home.
Whatever your needs, whether for short-term therapy, recovery, or because you need a new home where there are people to care for you at all times, we are ready to provide long-term care in a safe, clean environment. We have nurses and CNA's who provide your physical care 24 hours a day. We also have activities to make your life interesting and challenging and a full service dietary team, including registered dieticians to provide healthful, delicious meals.
If you find yourself, or a family member, in need of assistance, we are ready to help in anyway we can.
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