Understanding Skilled Nursing

By Brent Thompson, Liberty Heights

“My mother stayed at Liberty Heights Skilled Nursing after a hospital stay. They worked with her every single day and were able to help her reach her goal to return home. The staff was really nice and very knowledgeable, plus they were prompt”

Brenda L

Understanding the language regarding senior living can oftentimes be confusing. As the Director of Sales and Marketing it is my responsibility to help residents and their families understand the terminology and assist with the appropriate placement of you or your loved one. One area that is often misunderstood is Skilled Nursing.

This is a specialized area of senior care that focuses on short term rehab stays for residents who require rehabilitation services from a surgery or acute medical situation such as fractures, cardiac events, arthroplasty and more. This Community is staffed with 24-hour nurses to provide care as well as onsite rehabilitation services. Resident’s Medicare funds and often a secondary insurance are used to pay for their stay while receiving rehabilitation services. When a physician determines a resident is ready to be discharged from the hospital, a Skilled Nursing Community will get the referral and begin the process to admit. It is important for you to understand that you have a choice in where you go to complete your rehab services. The hospital may have suggestions, but you as the resident can choose what is best for you. If surgery is on the horizon followed by a short rehab stay, I encourage you to tour your preferred Skilled Nursing Community so you can see where you will be going and you will know what to expect.

The other aspect of Liberty Heights Skilled Nursing Community is the Long-Term Care option. This area of our community serves residents with the maximum amount of care that one could ever need. In Long-Term Care residents and their families are actively involved in their care planning and meet often with the medical staff, building a specialized care plan that is unique to each individual. Liberty Heights Skilled Nursing Community provides a boutique style community featuring private and semi-private options for our residents featuring ensuite bathrooms and a luxurious spa room. While living at Liberty Heights, residents have access to fun and engaging programming to keep them active, restaurant style dining services, community outings and concierge services to schedule medical appointments.

With Liberty Heights Five Star overall Medicare rating, you know that you or your loved one is receiving the best care with our highly trained and compassionate staff.

To schedule a personalized tour, call (719) 481-5009