Skilled Nursing Facilities
What Is A Skilled Nursing Facility?
Although The Gardens at Columbine is not licensed as a skilled nursing facility, we do employ licensed professional nurses 24/7 and can meet many of the demands of those seeking skilled nursing facilities - learn more about our assisted living services. A skilled nursing facility, or a nursing home, offers round the clock care for seniors. Essentially, it is the highest level of care one can receive outside of a hospital. At a skilled nursing facility there is a medical professional on the premises overseeing care at all times and the care is generally focused on rehabilitation after a hospital stay or very hands-on long-term care.
If you or your parent have health problems that need to be closely monitored, or you need help with most daily living activities such as bathing, eating, walking, dressing, taking medications, and 2 person transfers then you may consider this higher level of care
Often people enter skilled nursing facilities after a hospital visit. You should know, however, that skilled nursing facilities are not the only places that provide high levels of care for seniors. For many, an assisted living community may offer the support you require along with the independence you need to stay happy and engaged.
A Happy Middle Ground – The Gardens at Columbine
The Gardens at Columbine is a community that uses great Colorado caregivers and nurses to balance high-level care with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Although we are not licensed as a skilled nursing facility, we do employ licensed professional nurses 24/7 and can meet many of the demands of those seeking skilled nursing facilities. We can discuss your particular situation and help you decide between an assisted living facility like ours and a skilled nursing facility.
The Gardens at Columbine’s Licensed Nurses
Our professional licensed practical nurses (LPN) are on the premises 24-hours a day. This gives us the ability to provide immediate professional evaluation of your loved one should there be a critical event, as well as ongoing oversight of your health needs.
What you can expect from The Gardens:
- A professional team, including licensed practical nurses 24/7.
- Full diabetic management, including injections and sliding scale insulin administration.
- Coordinated care between physicians, therapists (occupational, physical, speech or psychological), nurses, hospice and home health agencies.
- The most compassionate, patient and supportive Colorado caregivers you’ll find.
Assisted Living vs. Skilled Nursing Facilities
For some situations nursing homes are the best option – for example if intravenous medication is required, or if mobility is very limited. But you may find that assisted living communities offer many of the same services with some noticeable differences: a more home-like atmosphere, more activities and outings, more social life, and more privacy. It’s very important to find a facility that meets your needs and offers the environment that allows you to reach your potential.
Contact us to speak with someone who can help you make the decision.
For Referring Professionals - How and When to Refer a Client
When you have a client you think needs support but may not require a skilled nursing facility, we invite you to contact us. We are committed to support you and the transition of your client to an assisted living community with utmost diligence. Here’s how we can help:
- Partnering with You – After years of helping residents make this decision, we know how to provide individual counsel to families throughout this process. We will provide hands-on experts who can help your client make the transition.
- Commitment to Quality – By referring a patient to The Gardens at Columbine you are ensuring that he or she is going to get the highest quality care available. You can be assured that we will accommodate your patient’s needs in order to provide a high quality of life.
- Simplifying Solutions – As a locally owned small business, you and your client will be able to go straight to the top for solutions. We believe in being flexible to accommodate the unique needs of each individual we serve.
- Key Educational Resources – Consultation, Assessment, Navigation - our professionals are always continuing their education and experience in order to enable you to provide the best recommendation for your client.
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