Skilled Care
This service provides continued medical care in a comfortable, home-like environment for those who no longer require acute hospital care but still need skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. It is ideal for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, offering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
After three days or more of acute care, you can be transferred to Skilled Care as you regain your strength and independence to be able to return home safely. Skilled Care provides one-on-one rehabilitation at least twice daily during your stay. Our compassionate nurses will manage your medications, keep your pain controlled, and provide any other needed services, such as wound care, respiratory care, nutrition consultation, and any additional nursing care required.
We see skilled-level patients accelerate in their recovery much faster than the patients who elect to go home right away. Our dedicated team of nurses, providers, and therapists work closely with each patient to provide specialized treatments, therapies, and assistance with daily activities, ensuring a smooth and successful recovery.
We encourage you to ask your provider if you qualify for Skilled Care. Even if you are in another facility out of town, ask to come to Veterans Memorial Hospital on Skilled Care to be closer to your family and home. Our Social Worker, Tatum Iverson, is happy to help you make the arrangements.
