Woodside Manor Nursing Home sits on South Clinton Avenue in Rochester, surrounded by pretty trees and landscaped gardens that make the outside pleasant all year, and the building's single-level design helps people feel comfortable because there aren't any stairs or elevators to worry about, which makes it easier for folks with walkers, canes, and wheelchairs. The place is small, which means it's cozy inside, and you can see and hear life happening without feeling lost in a crowd, and with private and semi-private rooms, there's a sense of privacy and community at the same time. Staff here get special training for geriatric care and stick to twenty-four hour nursing, so help is always right there if someone needs anything like medication, getting dressed, or moving around. The nurse-call buttons in bedrooms and bathrooms make it simple to get quick help, too, and every room has cable television and telephone service, which is nice on quiet days.
People get nutritious meals made with fresh ingredients, and there's a focus on balanced diets with enough vitamins and minerals, which means the food does more than just taste good-it keeps everyone healthy. The activity programs can fill up a week fast, from group events to pet therapy, with visits from a bunny rabbit, a dog, and a parrot that are popular and really bring out smiles, and there's also art therapy, social programs, and day trips in a wheelchair-accessible bus for those who like to see a bit of Rochester. Laundry, housekeeping, and social work services cover most needs, making life simpler for both residents and their families.
For health care, the facility covers full skilled nursing care around the clock, manages both long-term stays and short-term rehabilitation, and handles needs for people with acute or chronic health issues, which includes help with orthopedic care after surgery, wound care, oxygen if needed, and even hospice or ostomy care for those who need it. There are physical, occupational, and speech therapies, plus visiting audiology, dental, podiatry, and mental health professionals to help with different concerns. The post-acute nursing services mean people recovering from surgeries or dealing with illnesses have all they need for rehabilitation in one spot, and a dietitian helps keep meals right for each individual. The living, dining, and activity rooms are spacious enough for gatherings, but not so big they're overwhelming, so you always feel like part of a small circle. Medicaid and Medicare services are available, with affiliation agreements in place with area hospitals for a smooth transfer if someone needs to go. Woodside Manor is part of Hurlbut Care Communities and keeps a home-like feeling for everyone who lives there.
