Senior Resources South Central

S KILLED N URSING F ACILITIES

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he decision to seek placement in a Skilled Nursing Facility can be diffi- cult. Selecting the right facil- ity is important. This section is intended to assist those who are searching for skilled nursing care. Most Skilled Nursing Facilities still offer long term care for residents who require daily assistance on a long term basis. In addition, many facilities now offer pro- grams to assist individuals whose needs are more reha- bilitative in nature. These facilities may offer short term Senior Resources, Inc. specializes inproviding comprehensive informationon service providers for older adu lts in the state ofWisconsin. If you are a consu mer or wou ld like to reach a consu mer, we have many options available via ou r catalogs and the world wide web. Online: www.seniorresourcesonline.com Email: info@seniorresourcesonline.com Mail: P.O. Box 2 8 5 Germantown, WI 5 3 0 2 2

•Does the facilities’ environment foster the participation in social or religious activities? Although it may be a try- ing time, there are many advocates who can assist with guidance. Hospital Discharge Planners can be a wealth of vital information. They can clarify and coordi- nate resource options to meet an individual’s discharge needs. Aging and Disability Resources Centers can also be an excellent source of information on Skilled Nursing Facilities. See page 9 for a complete listing of Aging and Disability Resources Centers in South Central Wisconsin. For more information on Medicare and Medicaid cov- erage, please see articles on pages 10 and 11.

rehabilitation programs on an inpatient or an out- patient basis. Almost all facilities will offer some type of rehabilitation to their residents. Therapies will usually include, at a minimum, physical, occu- pational and speech thera- pies. With the trend toward shorter hospital stays, Subacute Care has emerged to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Many facilities also provide Respite, or short term care, usually for a month or less to provide a break for caregivers. Some facilities also have specialized units, such as Alzheimer’s/Dementia units, to care for residents with special needs. In addition to assessing medical and financial con- siderations, there are other factors to consider. Some of these include: •Does the facility allow for frequent visits by friends and family members?

County Index

Columbia..176 Dane ..........176 Dodge........180 Grant..........181 Green ........182 Iowa ..........182

Jefferson....182 Juneau ......184 Lafayette ..184 Richland....184 Rock ..........185 Sauk ..........186

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