Christopher House Of Worcester

Christopher House Of Worcester sits at the top of Belmont Hill in Worcester, Massachusetts, and has a capacity for 150 residents. The building at 10 Mary Scano Drive provides both nursing home and assisted living community services. Residents can receive both short-term and long-term care, depending on their needs, and the facility offers sub-acute care as well as specialized secure dementia care. The care team includes physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, supervisors, therapists, pathologists, nutrition professionals, recreation staff, social workers, and support staff, all working together to help residents stay at their best level of function. Rehabilitation and skilled nursing services are available, so those recovering from illness or injury get support. Wellness and health care services at Christopher House include help with falls prevention and sepsis awareness, as well as end-of-life care and care transitions. The facility participates in various quality and safety programs, like the fight the flu campaign and healthcare safety and quality consortium, and works to reduce off-label use of antipsychotics. Culture change programs aim to make life better for residents, helping them feel more independent and respected. Residents have a range of care options, and payment can come from Medicare, Medicaid, private funds, and most HMO plans or private insurance. The main goal at Christopher House is to support residents' health, independence, and dignity, and staff try to help everyone reach their highest level of functioning. The whole place has a positive spirit, and everyone works together to give care that's thoughtful and practical.