Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility sits within Hendrick Medical Center, which is the largest hospital in the Big Country, and has 20 beds for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. Every room is private, and there's a family room for visitors, so people can spend quiet time with their loved ones. Patients have access to a therapy gym where they work on getting stronger so they can return home, and the care team develops personalized care plans, whether someone is recovering from an injury, illness, or dealing with long-term medical issues. The facility accepts Medicare and provides private suite room types for all patients. Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care for those with Alzheimer's and other cognitive impairments, and patients can receive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, including specific programs like Balance Disorder Treatment and Cardiac Rehabilitation. Therapists provide care in patient rooms and adapt techniques for those who need it, and patients who need more help may get referrals to other rehabilitation or home health programs.
This facility focuses on long-term acute care for patients who are critically ill or have multiple medical problems, providing hospital-level care for longer than usual hospitals. Patients may need services like ventilator weaning, wound care for burns or ulcers, long-term antibiotics for infections, or care for complicated conditions like heart problems, cancer, diabetes, and lung diseases. A full care team, including nurses, doctors, and therapists, meets weekly to review each patient's goals. Families are kept informed and encouraged to participate in the care process, helping everyone understand what's happening every step of the way. The skilled nursing unit isn't licensed as an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, meaning rehab isn't as extensive as you'd get at a specialized rehab hospital, but the team starts therapy early-within the first day or two after a setback-because that helps people get better results.
Services stretch across Hendrick Medical Center, so patients may see their therapists in different areas like the Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, and even the Children's Hospital if needed. Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility works under a hospital-within-a-hospital model as a fully licensed Medicare long-term acute care hospital. The facility has recently renovated its spaces to make them more comfortable and pleasant, with modern rooms, well-maintained outdoor areas, and a community feel that respects dignity and comfort. Residents can get care for many needs, such as stroke, trauma, brain or spinal cord injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and wound care, and specialty care like neurology, oncology, nephrology, pulmonology, and many other healthcare services just a hallway away in the main hospital. There's support for spiritual needs, including chaplains available all day and night and a chapel on-site. Meals are available in the hospital cafeteria, which has several food stations and a First Perk Coffee Cafe. Families visiting from out of town can stay at Hendrick League House, which offers reservations through its own front desk. The facility is non-profit, and information about prices and services is published for all to see. Hendrick Skilled Nursing Facility has received awards for excellence in Long Term Acute Care, Respiratory Therapy, and Nursing, and aims to enrich the lives of residents while supporting them with respect and compassion. Free public wireless internet is handy for residents or visitors who want to stay connected. Outpatient therapy services help patients continue recovery even after leaving the hospital. The team works together to help residents reach the best possible outcomes, focusing on each person's own health goals.
