Cook Community Hosp is a small, government-owned Critical Access Hospital and nursing home with 28 certified beds, sitting next to the Cook Care Center. The hospital has a 14-bed capacity, operates as a non-profit, and runs a fully staffed emergency room open around the clock. Cook Community Hosp offers skilled nursing and short-term rehab services for folks who need help recovering between the hospital and home. The facility has both memory care and traditional nursing care for the very frail, including those managing Alzheimer's or other dementia, and staff work on safety and personalized care. There's both inpatient and outpatient care, swing bed programs, respite care, hospice, restorative nursing, and post-acute care.
Residents stay in studio rooms, some private, and have access to a bird aviary, seasonal courtyard, and a weekly beauty shop. The place has activities each day and regular outings. People can see board-certified doctors or nurses, and the staff includes RNs, LPNs, CNAs, therapists, and other professionals. The nurse turnover rate is 63.4%, and staffing averages are about 4.93 nurse hours per resident daily. Cook Community Hosp offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, stroke recovery, cardiac therapy, lymphedema care, orthopedic rehab, pain management, and more. The care center gives access to advanced imaging like CT scans, ultrasound, mammograms, and has emergency care, surgeries, and diagnostic tools.
The hospital accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and has both patient and family councils to discuss the facility. The estimated occupancy rate is about 92%. The Cook Hospital & Care Center holds ratings of "A" for long-term care and quality, maintains a top ten percent rank among U.S. nursing homes, and has steady historical grades. Since October 2010, Cook Hospital manages the facility. Inspection reports show some deficiencies, including problems making care plans within 48 hours of admission, maintaining a safe environment free of hazards, and infection control issues. Facility hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with front desk closed for lunch each day. The grounds are home-like with blooming courtyards three seasons a year. Cook Community Hosp has online bill pay, MyRecord patient portal, and amenities to make stays more comfortable.