Skilled Care
Our Skilled Care Division specializes in skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, certified nurses aides and social workers.
We are Medicare Certified and Joint Commission Accredited.
Professional Services
Below are some examples of the types of services we can provide. If you or a loved one are in need, please call our offices today.
- R.N. Nursing Services
- Certified Nurses Aide
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Medical Social Service
- IV Infusion Therapy
We work with your physician and require our employees to follow his/her plan of care.
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- Skilled Assessment of all body systems (heart, lungs, skin, urinary, bowel etc.)
- Assessment and treatment of wounds, bed sores, ulcers, diabetic ulcers, or burns
- Teaching of self-administration of Peg-Tube Feedings
- Injections (Vitamin b-12, Lovenox, Pain Medication)
- Drawing and monitoring of lab values
- IV Therapy
- Dressing changes/wound care
- Education in:
- New or exacerbated diagnosis
- Teaching on new or changed medication
- Home Safety measures
- Catheter care
- Self-catheterization
- Bowel/Bladder Training
- New procedures such as oxygen therapy, colostomy care, bladder irrigations, interval feedings etc.
New diagnosis or changes in a previous diagnosis, treatments or medication often require the care and education provided by a skilled nurse.
- Strengthening
- Balance Coordination
- Gait Training
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Endurance Training
- Muscle Reeducation
- Range of Motion
- Customized Home Exercise Program
- Activities of Daily Living including: Bathing, Eating, Walking, etc.
Diagnoses that often benefit from physical therapy interventions include: General weakness, arthritis, stroke, heart problems, COPD, emphysema, hip/knee surgery, decline in function after illness or hospitalization.
- Fine motor skill training
- Techniques to improve the level of independence
- Therapeutic activities to restore physical function
- Energy conservation
- Activity of daily living (ADL) training: Bathing, eating, toileting, etc.
Occupational Therapists can often assist patients in regaining their independence such as modifying utensils to enable patients to feed themselves, dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and light housework.
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Oral Hygiene
- Hair Care
- Nail Care
- Foot Care
- Skin Care
- Shaving
- Changing Bed Linens
- Cleaning/Straightening of Patient Care Area
- Range of Motion Exercise
- Vital Signs
