Admissions

It’s more than a mission. It’s a calling.

Quality healthcare, right here at home!  We are deeply dedicated to our residents, striving to provide compassionate, high-quality nursing and therapy services while promoting healing, providing hope and preserving dignity for all – including our families.

We understand that this is a difficult time and our Admissions Department is here to assist you with the process and help you every step of the way. We accept admissions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When you are considering admission, there are three different locations from which to be admitted:

• Hospital (most common)
• Transfer from another facility
• Admit from the community (such as at home)

Admission Requirements

• Admission order, dated and signed, by a physician or nurse practitioner/physician assistant for immediate care to include medication, treatment, activities and diet orders
• History and physical, including the following, within the last 30 days:
  • Medical history (previous illnesses, drug reactions and food allergies, emotional reactions, etc.)
  • Current diagnosis
  • Chest x-ray
  • History of tuberculosis exposure and an assessment for signs and symptoms of tuberculosis, by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner/physician assistant
  • First step of a two-step Mantoux tuberculin skin test
• Pre-admission screening (PAS)
• Demographic and insurance information
• Advanced directives
• Power of attorney (POA)
• List of medications used at home to assist with medication reconciliation

We will work closely with the case manager, social worker or physician’s office to obtain the required medical information on your behalf.