Onondaga Center

Onondaga Center provides short-term rehabilitation for people recovering after a hospital stay and needing a bridge before going home, and there's a skilled nursing facility right there for those who are very frail and need regular nursing care every day, so the staff who include nurses, therapists, and specialists make sure that each resident gets what they need, whether it's long-term care, short-term rehab, or support at home through their home health, home care, and hospice services, and they've also got all sorts of other care options like adult day care services, assisted living, independent living, and memory care, with a specific program called Memory Care for anyone with Alzheimer's or other memory concerns, and they even offer special units like the TBI/Neurobehavioral Unit, ventilator care for folks needing help with breathing, orthopedic care for bones and joints, wound care, stroke care, and pain management, so they're set up for complex needs if they ever come up. They use an electronic medical record system so the care team always knows what's going on, and that includes nurses, an Administrator, a Director of Nursing, a Director of Social Work, a Director of Rehabilitation and different therapists, all working together and keeping in touch about each resident, because they've got medical staff on each floor who talk often to leadership and try their best to keep care consistent. The Center uses RehabStrong™ programs, which means therapists focus on helping people get stronger and more independent with tailored, evidence-based plans, and they use new rehab technology for better results, so the care is centered on each person's actual needs, and staff try to build real relationships and focus on long-term goals. The building has comfortable accommodations with refined amenities, and there are always activities and efforts to promote community life, friendship, and support, so families and friends can still visit with open visitation policies but with COVID-19 safety steps like negative tests, health screenings, and PPE, and they're following CMS and New York health guidelines. There's an emphasis on teamwork, the staff come from many backgrounds and speak different languages, and every resident has more than one hands-on caregiver, so no one gets left out. Onondaga Center is part of the Centers Health Care network, which serves the Northeast, and the facility recently received a CMS Five Star Rating, so they keep up with best practices and try to make the setting safe and welcoming for everyone. Tours are available for anyone wanting to take a look and get a feel for the place before deciding.