What Is Skilled Nursing?
Skilled nursing helps to bridge the gap between medically necessary hospitalization and returning to independent living. Many people are not yet physically ready to go home once they no longer have a medical need to stay in the hospital following an injury, surgical procedure, or illness. In many cases, these patients will need physical therapy or other ongoing minor medical care before they will be fully capable of functioning without certain interventions throughout the day. Skilled nursing provides the personalized, professional support patients need to work toward being ready to go home someplace other than a regular hospital room.
Who Is Skilled Nursing For?
Skilled nursing is generally intended for patients who will be able to go home within a relatively short amount of time. Most people spend approximately 1-3 weeks in these facilities, while some with especially complex conditions may spend closer to three months with us. Our skilled nursing program focuses on setting and working toward specific, realistic rehabilitational goals that help patients reach a level of independence where we feel confident that they can safely return home. This time frame may be impacted by several factors, such as the type and severity of an injury and whether a patient will have significant support from family or need to be capable of living alone.
Why Families Choose Skilled Nursing
Our skilled nursing program takes a more comprehensive approach to helping patients return to independent living than many traditional short-term rehab programs do. We focus on both general mobility and specific tasks that patients will need to be able to do to safely live at home. This option tends to be a better fit for patients who still have medical needs throughout their recovery process. Our comprehensive facilities have plenty of on-site medical staff to significantly reduce the need to travel to other types of appointments.
Skilled Nursing Services
Caring Place’s skilled nursing program provides specialized assistance that helps make a wide range of conditions and situations more manageable. Our 24/7 nursing support ensures that patients have the ability to continue their recovery in the safest possible environment. Our services also include:
- A comprehensive and personalized physical, occupational, or speech therapy program that addresses any areas in which patients need to improve mobility, cognitive functioning, or the ability to manage other everyday needs before returning home
- Clinical oversight of any ongoing medical needs, such as IV treatments, pain management, wound care, and catheter management
- Medication management to ensure proper dosage at the correct times
- Assistance with any everyday living needs that patients are not yet able to handle on their own
Contact Caring Place to Explore Our Services
At Caring Place, we are here to help families in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas find top-rated care that meets their specialized needs. We know that every ongoing medical situation is unique, and our knowledgeable, skilled nursing team provides the type of compassionate assistance that can make all the difference for your family. Contact us today to learn more about how our skilled nursing services can benefit someone in your life or to schedule a tour of any of our skilled nursing care communities.
