Independence Care Center Of Perry County

Independence Care Center Of Perry County sits across from City Park in Perryville, Missouri, on thirteen acres, and folks around here might also call it Perry County Nursing Home, and it's a not-for-profit home that's been run by Independence Health System Inc since 2012, and Dana Korando helps manage things, and it's actually got the highest rating in town with a 6.8 out of 10 overall, plus a 4-star rating for the nursing home from CMS, even though it's had fourteen deficiencies in inspection reports, including two for infection control and some resident rights issues, like not always giving written notice about bed holds or transfers, so it's far from perfect, but folks stay aware of those things. The place has 133 certified beds, serving about 88 residents a day, and there's skilled nursing care, nursing home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care for people with dementia and Alzheimer's in what they call the Creative Care unit, with 24/7 supervision by staff who know what they're doing, and hospice and respite care are available for those who need extra support. Residents can pick from different rooms, from studio, private, and semi-private, to the special Creative Care rooms with their own daily rates, so it's pretty flexible, and some even come with private baths, kitchenettes, cable, phones, air conditioning, internet, and bay windows that make the rooms feel nice and homey, and there's a 24-hour call system and staff to help with medication and daily needs like bathing and dressing any time they're needed. The home isn't part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, but it tries to let people age in place, meaning they don't have to move if their care needs change, which is good for stability for a lot of residents, and the building's fully accessible, so folks with disabilities can get around, and you don't have to worry about stairs or tight halls. Admission is for folks 65 and older or disabled, and citizenship is required, and they take private pay, Medicare, and Medicaid. Activities cover a lot, from a movie theater, game and activity rooms, a library, music, arts and crafts, religious services like Catholic, Lutheran, and Methodist, and special resident-run activities, to beauty treatments with full salon services by Terry, who handles hair and nails and such-and residents can go outdoors to a courtyard, garden, or gazebo, with paved walking paths if they like fresh air, and there's pet therapy, an ice cream parlor, and coffee corner for socials, so folks don't get bored. Meals are served by a chef in a restaurant-style dining room, with special diet options, and snacks are available, and the place brings in physical, occupational, speech, and restorative therapy on site, so rehab can happen without leaving the building, and "rehab to home" evaluations help folks who want to return to their own house someday. They get their own transportation bus with twelve seats and two wheelchair spots, taking groups to appointments in Southeast Missouri or Illinois and outings when they can, so bigger trips aren't an issue. There are regular ombudsman visits to listen to complaints or worries, and there's a resident and family council helping keep staff and residents in the loop. The team includes RNs, wound care nurses, therapists, doctors, social workers, CNAs, dieticians, and activity workers, though nurse turnover is high at nearly 49% and there's 2.7 nurse hours per resident each day, which is one thing residents and families will want to watch. The building isn't new, but it's kept homelike and clean, and the main approach is to offer tender loving care, encourage each person's independence as much as possible, and support aging with dignity-all while trying to tackle deficiencies reported in their inspections and keep improving where needed, so folks who move in know just what they're getting.