Skilled Nursing

Our team is comprised of the patient, his or her family, a Provider, Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Pathologist, Recreation activities and other services as needed.

Amount of Rehabilitation Therapy Provided

• Patients may have been transferred from a hospital. 
• The need for therapy is not required for admission to a Skilled Nursing Facility. 
• If therapy is needed, one to two hours a day, five days per week is provided. 
• Transitional Care has recognized the importance of feeling at home when receiving your therapies, and helping achieve realistic results to help you regain independence.

Nursing Care

• Examples include: Daily IV medications, sterile dressing changes, teaching new skills such as urinary self-catheterization, ostomy management, oxygen management, etc. 
• Reinforcing newly learned skills in activities of daily living, mobility and safe use of assistive devices. Assessment, teaching and coordination of the patient's plan of care to a safe living environment.

Physician Care

• Physician and nurse practitioner work with team to meet patient goals. A face to face visit is required once every 30 days.

Likely Candidates

• Patients with physical disabilities that do not meet care level of an acute rehabilitation program. 
• Medical problems are stable and require less physician supervision. 
• 18-years of age or older 
• Senior care focused