admission procedure

Once a call for an admission has been received, the following steps are to be taken.

1. Prospective resident/family/responsible party is invited to take a tour of the facility, introducing them to staff and other residents in order for them to become more familiar with the surroundings.
2. The RN/DON conducts an assesment, as to whether or not medical needs can be met.
3. The decision is made by the family as to what physician they will use, whether it be local or out of town. A list of local physicians can be found here.
4. We have two payment methods, private and Medicaid certified. Click here to find the payment scale for private based on level of care.
5. Ancillary charges include briefs, personal supplies and wound care. These are billed on a monthly basis.
6. Transportation is available to those who are in need of this service. Local trips are $15.00, and out-of-town trips are charged at $0.445 a mile, with an additional $10.00 an hour for staff member.
7. Preliminary Admit packet is given to the family/responsible party to take to the Doctor. The purpose for this visit is so that the doctor can issue orders in regards to medications and treatments needed upon admission.
8. Once admission orders are given by Doctor, resident is ready to be admitted. Upon arrival, the resident/familly/responsible party must be present to fill out all other admission papers, residents' rights, policies and procedures, emergency contact information, etc.
9. Resident settled.