Marlette Community Hospital - Long Term Care Unit sits inside Marlette Regional Hospital and runs as a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility with 39 beds, focusing on older adults who need round-the-clock care or help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or transfers, and they provide both long-term and short-term stays, so you'll find registered nurses and certified nursing assistants on duty day and night to look after people dealing with things like chronic illnesses, age-related health problems, or those needing ongoing recovery after an illness or surgery. The place is an independent non-profit hospital unit that's served the rural community for many years as part of the Aspire Rural Health System, so it has deep roots around here, and recent renovations make the building comfortable and modern, with up-to-date charting systems, accessible features, and lots of natural light coming into the studio rooms, while each resident has a fully furnished space with a telephone, cable or satellite TV, and Wi-Fi to help stay connected. The unit offers all the basics like meals planned by a registered dietitian, special dietary options for allergies or diabetes, snacks and drinks out at all times, and restaurant-style dining rooms where folks can socialize, plus there's a beauty salon, barber, small library, garden beds, and outdoor walking paths when the weather's fair, and staff take care of housekeeping, laundry, and even dry cleaning, sometimes with a bath aide making sure everyone gets their bath the way they like it.
Residents get 24-hour supervision and an emergency call system for safety, and the team provides personal care, medication management, and help with activities of daily living, while physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions come as needed or when a physician asks for them, whether it's to help regain movement, manage pain, address swallowing or communication troubles, or just make daily life easier. Mental wellness programs and restorative exercise run alongside recreational activities like BINGO, movie nights, music, arts and crafts, and even church services, with group activities, one-on-one visits, and opportunities to join resident clubs keeping everyone involved at their own pace. Those with memory needs get specialized support, and care plans stay tailored to each person's preferences and medical needs with regular updates. The hospital's Long Term Care Unit also features emergency services, rehab and physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, outpatient care, and specialty clinics nearby, making it easier if more medical help is ever needed. The social services staff help families with admissions, discharge planning, and connect people to outside resources, while always standing ready to advocate for residents' rights or just listen when someone wants to talk. Medicaid and Medicare cover services here, and the place accepts seniors who need 24-hour skilled nursing, helping create a safe home for those who need a little-or a lot-of ongoing support in a friendly, small-town setting.
