Long-Term Care
Our long-term care and living options are designed to provide care that is resident driven. We work with families and medical professionals to create a personalized plan of care that honors the individual needs and preferences of each resident while maximizing each person’s level of independence to enable them to continue doing what they love.
When long-term care is needed
Clinically, it may be time to consider long-term care when the person requires assistance with activities of daily living.
Some of those activities of daily living may include:
- Medication management
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Transferring from one surface to another (in and out of bed would be an example)
Other factors that may indicate you may want to consider long-term care are:
- Home management concerns: meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry
- Physical challenges: balance or memory issues
- Safety concerns: leaving doors unlocked, leaving the stove unattended
- Social isolation: loneliness, fear of being alone
- Caregiver burnout: lack of availability of caregivers
- Failure to thrive: depression, limited social interaction
Why Edgewood for long-term care?
Skilled nursing facilities, like the Edgewood Center can admit you from home or from the hospital. If coming from the hospital you could qualify for admission under Medicare guidelines for rehabilitation. Likewise, if you go home from the hospital after a qualifying stay at the hospital and you cannot manage, you could be eligible to be admitted to the facility for rehabilitation.
In both instances, if it has been determined by the licensed nursing and rehab staff that you qualify for long term care, you can remain in skilled nursing and transition from rehab to long term care. If coming from home your primary care physician will sign the necessary paperwork for admission to a skilled nursing facility.
Our team of skilled nursing and rehab professionals provide a wide range of services that run the gamut from functional mobility to medically complex care needs.
Long-term care services
- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
- Medical Providers On-Site Three Days per Week
- 24-hour Skilled Nursing and Interdisciplinary Care
- Ventilator Management by Respiratory Care Practitioner In-House Staff versus Contracted Services
- On-Site Specialists in Podiatry, Optometry, Dermatology, Dentistry, Audiology and Hospice
- Cardiac, Orthopedic and Neurological Rehab
- Coordination of Treatment with Primary Care Physicians
- Medication Administration and Management
- Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy In-House Staff versus Contracted Services
- Wellness Programs such as Reiki and Spa Days filled with Paraffin Dips, Hand Massages and Chi
- Nutrition and Diabetic Management, IV Therapy
- Ostomy, Urostomy and Urology Systems
- Education, Exercise and Relaxation Training
- Hair Salon and Spa Services
- Coordination of Transportation to Medical Appointments
“When Mom had a stroke, we as her children had a most difficult decision to make: to have our mother reside in a nursing facility for the rest of her life. In the beginning, I cried every time that I left her. As time went on, we all realized the wonderful loving care she was receiving at Edgewood. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that Mom was safe, comfortable and happy.”
– Karen DiRubio, resident family member
Resident-directed care
As a Baldrige Silver Award recipient and a five-star facility we have demonstrated our commitment to resident-directed care. The emphasis of the nursing department at the Edgewood Center is focused on the whole person.
Beginning on the day of admission, the resident and family are welcomed by a group of professionals who begin to develop a personalized plan of care to honor the individual needs and preferences. Would your loved one prefer a shower, to soak in a whirlpool bath or have a breakfast of blueberry pancakes in bed? Care is resident-centered and special requests are our specialty at Edgewood.
- Our restorative care program helps each resident maximize their level of independence to enable them to continue doing what they love.
- Our rich calendar gives residents the opportunity to live a fuller life with a host of activities and social events.
Take a tour
The best way to make an educated decision about the right facility for your needs is to stop by or call to talk with our admissions staff and discuss finances so that you get a clear understanding of coverage and costs. Tour the facility and grounds so you get a feel for the environment and interact with the staff so you can get a sense of their warmth and professionalism.