Our Skilled Care Division specializes in Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Certified Nurses Aides, and Social Workers.
We are Medicare/Medicaid Certified, Joint Commission Accredited and are covered by the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation.
Professional Services Below are some examples of the types of services we can provide. If you or a loved one are in need please call our offices today.
Skilled Nursing Services Provide:
Skilled Assessment of all body systems (heart, lungs, skin, urinary, bowel etc.)
Assessment and treatment of wounds, bed sores, ulcers, diabetic ulcers, or burns
Teaching of self-administration of Peg-Tube Feedings
Education in:
- New or exacerbated diagnosis
- Teaching on new or changed medication
- Home Safety measures
- Catheter care
- Self-catheterization
- Bowl/Bladder Training
- New procedures such as oxygen therapy, colostomy care, bladder irrigations, interval feedings etc.
New Diagnosis or changes in a previous diagnosis, treatments or medication often require the care and education provided by a skilled nurse.
Physical Therapy Services Provide:
Strengthening
Balance Coordination
Gait Training
Therapeutic Exercises
Endurance Training
Muscle Reeducation
Range of Motion
Customized Home Exercise Program
Activities of Daily Living including: Bathing, Eating, Walking, etc.
Diagnoses that often benefit from Physical Therapy interventions include: General Weakness, Arthritis, Stroke, Heart Problems, COPD, Emphysema, Hip/Knee Surgery, Decline in Function after Illness or Hospitalization.
Occupational Therapy Can Provide:
Fine motor skill training
Techniques to improve the level of independence
Therapeutic activities to restore physical function
Energy Conservation
Activity of daily living (ADL) training: Bathing, Eating, Toileting, etc.
Occupational Therapist can often assist patients in regaining their independence such as modifying utensils to enable patients to feed themselves, dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and light house work.
Speech Therapy can assist with:
Aphasia – Difficulty with speech
Dysphagia – Difficulty with swallowing
Special Communication Techniques
Speech Therapists can often assist patients in regaining their ability to eat and communicate. Diagnosis that can often benefit from Speech Therapy are: Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), Throat Cancer, and any debilitating neuromuscular disorder.
