Skilled Care

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One of the most important differences between skilled nursing and nursing home care is that skilled nursing facilities are often covered by Medicare for a short period of time.  They are ideal for patients who had a recent hospital stay or are recovering from an illness or injury that requires short term rehabilitation.  Many times, this includes more intensive nursing care or help with different types of rehab as well as other basic health care services.

Medicare and/or personal insurance covers skilled care services that are needed with prior authorization. Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy includes the services of trained professionals that are needed for rehabilitation and recovery during skilled stays.

Golden Oaks is proud of their percent of patients who are able to return home following their skilled nursing stay.

Physical Therapy 

A physical therapist is on site to improve our residents' overall function, strength and mobility, and to treat neuromuscular conditions, orthopedic injuries, chronic wounds and generalized deconditioning from illness.

Occupational Therapy

An occupational therapist is on site for improving the lives of our residents by focusing on daily activities such as self-care, therapeutic exercise, adaptive equipment training, memory and sensory loss, and safety awareness.

Speech Therapy

A speech therapist is on site for helping resident with swallowing disorders and therapy for language, dysarthria (impairment or clumsiness of words, patient speech that is difficult to understand), and cognitive deficits.

RN's and LPN's

We have certified staff on site 24/7 to assist with all skilled nursing needs.

Professional Care

• Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist on staff on site full time
• IV Therapy
• Restorative Therapy
• Private Rooms
• Daily activities including manicures, story reading, social hour, movies, outside groups, Bible Study, games outside rides around lake, and much more
• Licensed dietitian
• Support services:  laundry, housekeeping, activities, maintenance
• Rooms are fully furnished including TV, microwave, and mini fridge
• Reading library for you to select from (both audio and visual)
• Access to lakes and nature trails (wheelchair accessible)
• On site beauty salon with two full time licensed staff
• Aquatic Therapy
• Pet Therapy