FAQs
Selecting short-term rehab or long-term care can be a daunting experience. The following questions and answers should help guide you to make this very important decision.
Will I be able to have visitors?Visitors are key and encouraged for the resident’s well-being. Most centers have policies which can vary from center to center regarding hours, number of visitors, etc. In certain circumstances, special arrangements can be made to fit everyone’s schedule.
Once the patient is admitted to the center with a physician order, the nursing and therapy teams will make an assessment to create the plan of care. Therapy may be provided one on one or in a group. Weekly assessments of progress will be completed with the goal of discharge home or to a lower level of care.
The center will provide furniture, plus amenities like linens, towels, and toiletries. Residents are encouraged to bring personal items such as family photos, familiar bedspread, or a favorite throw. Residents will bring their own clothing to reflect their comfort and style.
Do not bring large sums of money, jewelry, or valuables. Do not bring razors until discussed with therapist.
There is a limited number of private rooms in our facility that are assigned based on diagnosis, medical necessity, and availability. Certain circumstances, like the need for isolation for example, require a private room and will take precedence when room assignments are made.
Medicines are administered by certified or licensed personnel. Prescriptions are ordered by the facility per physician orders. Prescriptions are delivered directly to the center, secured in a medication room, and dispensed as ordered.
Menus are developed and overseen by a Registered Dietitian. These menus are adjusted or modified to fit residents’ specific needs or restrictions.
The payment of care varies. Most of the time payment is from many sources, private funds, and/or long-term care insurance. Medicare covers post-hospital or short-term skilled care only. It does not pay for ongoing nursing home care. Medicaid might pay a portion of the cost for those who meet the financial and medical requirements. Insurances and Medicare Replacement plans can also be an option for payment.
At Southwest LTC, keeping our patients and residents involved in interesting and varied activities and events is one way we promote healing and recovery. Our activities ensure that all our residents can live life to their fullest potential. Activities are tailored to a resident’s and patient’s individual interests and abilities.
Regular activities include:
- Bingo and other games
- Movie nights
- Exercise routines planned according to residents’ abilities
- Exciting excursions and day trips
- Ice cream socials
- Birthday parties
- Festive celebrations for birthdays, holidays and other special events
- Arts and crafts workshops
- Religious services
- And much more!