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By Tonja Werkman When considering a long-term care facility for your loved one, one of the most critical factors to evaluate is the quality of nutrition provided. Our system, Centers Health Care, prioritizes meal programs crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure residents receive the best possible nutrition. And we work hard to maintain a… Continue reading Caring Through Nutrition: Fresh Meals Tailored for Every Resident
Choosing a nursing home is a significant decision. Families want to ensure that their loved ones receive compassionate, high-quality care in a comfortable environment. With many options available in Brooklyn, it’s essential to evaluate key factors such as medical services, staff professionalism, amenities, and overall resident experience. In this guide, we’ll explore what to look… Continue reading Finding the Best Nursing Home in Brooklyn
At Centers Health Care, we are fortunate to have many extraordinary individuals who dedicate their lives to providing compassionate care throughout our 45 facilities. One of these remarkable people is Pamela Joseph, a certified nurse assistant (CNA) staffing coordinator at Schenectady Center. Pamela has built her career on a foundation of empathy, hard work, and… Continue reading A Legacy of Care at Schenectady Center: The Journey of CNA Staffing Coordinator Pamela Joseph
Wound care is a critical component of quality care in skilled nursing facilities. The people in our care are generally elderly and frail, making them quite vulnerable to pressure sores and other breakdowns of the skin. All types of wounds, from pressure ulcers to post-surgical incisions, require proper wound care to avoid infection and prevention… Continue reading Importance of Wound Care Management in Skilled Nursing Facilities
After a stay in the hospital, achieving full recovery and a smooth transition back to daily living depends on choosing the right recovery care option. This important decision involves several factors, such as your personal preferences, the level of medical care you need and the resources available to you. Let’s look at three primary after-hospital care options: … Continue reading Where to Recover After a Hospital Stay
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) offer the highest level of care one can receive without being in a hospital. A referral to a SNF generally occurs after discharge from an inpatient stay in the hospital – when the patient still needs medical care but is not yet safe enough to return home. Skilled nursing facilities play… Continue reading Myths and Misconceptions About Skilled Nursing
What is Skilled Nursing? Skilled nursing refers to a level of care needed by the patient that can only be provided by licensed nurses or other licensed healthcare professionals. Skilled nursing services can be provided in the home. However, a skilled nursing facility referral is for those who do not have the resources for the… Continue reading What Qualifies a Patient for Skilled Nursing Care?
It’s estimated that around 30% of visits to the emergency room (ER) are deemed unnecessary, which is not only takes up space and resources for those who need the ER setting, but it can be extremely costly for the patient as well. Of course, an ER visit should be made in a true emergency, but it’s… Continue reading ER, Urgent Care, or Primary Doctor?
