Lawrence Memorial Hospital operates a skilled nursing facility providing comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care within its hospital environment. As a very small facility with only 17 beds, it offers a more intimate setting for residents requiring medical care following hospital stays due to events such as stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury. The facility is under nonprofit, corporate ownership and provides services with a focus on high-quality outcomes for residents recovering from acute medical episodes.
This skilled nursing facility is notable for its robust nurse staffing, with each resident receiving on average 6 hours and 45 minutes of nursing care per day. Such attentive staffing levels contribute to the safety and well-being of those recovering under its care. Residents benefit from programs specifically designed to support rehabilitation, aiming for a high rate of successful discharge and return to their homes. According to recent data, more than three-quarters of short-term patients are able to return home after their stay, reflecting effective care transitions and therapy outcomes.
Patient safety and health monitoring are integral parts of the care provided. The facility tracks and addresses risks such as falls with major injury, serious infections requiring hospitalization, and emergency room visits during rehabilitation stays. It has maintained low rates in key areas such as falls with major injury, and it monitors all aspects of infection control and prevention.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s skilled nursing facility participates in Medicare, accommodating patients transitioning from acute care who need continued support before returning to their daily lives. While the care home does not currently accept Medicaid, it stands out due to its specialization in short-term, intensive rehabilitation and its connection to a broader hospital system, offering access to a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Although it is not a part of a continuing care retirement community and does not provide long-term custodial care, the facility’s focus on short-term rehabilitation ensures targeted, high-quality outcomes for individuals in need of post-acute services.
