BEST OF SENIOR LIVING

Choosing your home away from home can be a difficult process. There are the different services to consider, the living arrangements and the general community of other residents. N.W. Ohio is home to many excellent centers for senior living that can satisfy your needs. In doing your research to find the right fit, check out these Senior Living Centers to see which facility is the right place for you to settle down.

1015 Garden Lake Parkway, Toledo (419) 381-0037 advancedspecialtyhospitals.com

Who do you serve? We serve the patients that are too sick or unstable to go home, to an Acute Rehab, or to a skilled nursing facility. These patients come from the ICUs and step down units with multiple comorbidities. Many patients need more time than the Acute Hospitals can give them. That’s where we come in. Our average Length of Stay (LOS) is 28 days. Our two largest patient groups are Ventilator Patients and Wound Care Patients.

Number of people you can serve? We are licensed for 40 beds.

What are some unique physical features of your facility? All private rooms. All one floor. Hemodialysis at the bedside. In 2023, we are adding Night Doctor in-house coverage.

Unique programming offered? We use a multi- disciplinary approach. Wound care, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy. RN’s and RT’s

2841 Munding Drive, Oregon 419-697-4100 lhshealth.com/facilitylocations/orchard-villa/ are all ACLS Certified. We have our own Vascular Access Team. Case Management is involved starting on day one. We have in-house bedside Hemodialysis, a hands-on team approach from the CEO through the entire staff, and daily rounding by all specialties.

Why should someone select your facility? Because of the teamwork and all hands on deck approach to achieve the best outcomes possible. Our commitment to accountability is unmatched. Our outcomes speak volumes.

Anything else you want our readers to know? LTACH (Long Term Acute Care Hospital) is a small but necessary niche in the HealthCare Spectrum. We are prepared to do our best to get the best outcomes possible. Tours of our facility are always welcome.

What should you know about a nursing home before committing? It is important to know that a nursing home can and will meet your needs as time goes by. It may be that all you want is a few days of respite care where you can be safe and well-cared for while giving your caregiver a much-needed break. At other times, you may need specialized treatment for complex wounds, pulmonary issues and orthopedic rehabilitation. Also, having long term care available when you can no longer be safely cared for at home is important. When this occurs, you want to be sure the nursing home you select is well staffed by happy, experienced employees, the food offered is healthy, tasty and what you feel like eating. Should your memory fail, an onsite memory care unit avoids a disruptive move. And, near the end of life, hospice care is available.

Orchard Villa fits all of these requirements. Their facility offers 136 beds in mostly private rooms, with private baths. Occupational therapy, PT and speech therapy are available 24/7. A certified wound care nurse is on staff as is a full-time nurse practitioner. Specialty programs for cardiology, pulmonary, on-site dialysis and dementia are available and many different doctors make rounds at Orchard Villa. Caregiver to patient ratios are good: nurse: patients 1:20 aides : patients 1:12.

Patients’ many needs are cared for with long-term employees, great food (menu system), daily activities and attractive outdoor areas. Visitors are welcome at all times.