24 hour skilled nursing care is provided by our highly trained Registered Nurses (RN’s) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) whose focus is specifically rehabilitation. The nurses, alongside the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s), understand the individual needs of each resident, and have a common goal of returning their patients back to their prior level of functioning.
Teaching is another huge part of the nurse’s daily routine. By working with the resident and their family, we help them to learn about the different aspects of their loved one’s care, such as medication management or diabetic teaching so that they may be cared for in the less structured environment of the home and be successful upon discharge.
Our nursing staff at Crestwood is trained to look at the whole picture of each resident so we may provide the best care, both emotionally and physically. We also strive to give our patients the motivation to reach a higher level of functionality than they had even prior to hospitalization.
Our nurses are also well qualified to care for those in the end of life in a very dignified and respectful manner, which puts both the patient as well as their family members at ease. We offer counseling and explanations to the family so they can be more prepared to help their loved one and each other in their time of need.
Our Skilled Nursing Department has the experience and training necessary to provide the highest quality care in a variety of services including, but not limited to:
Coordinating and Care planning involving every dimension of care
Monitoring vital signs and health status
Monitoring weight and nutritional intake
Medication and pain management
Assistance with bathing and other activities of daily living