Ridegcrest: What’s the Difference?

While you may have heard the terms used interchangeably, skilled nursing and sub-acute rehabilitation differ.

Sub-acute rehabilitation provides short-term, in-patient care, while skilled nursing offers a higher and more complex level of care than assisted living.

As you search for services for you or a loved one, it is imperative to understand the difference.

Sub-Acute Rehabilitation

Sub-acute rehabilitation involves short-term treatment and recuperation after a surgery, accident or illness.

After their stay, a patient may return home and resume life as normal, receive in-home assistance or seek permanent residence in a nursing home or senior living center. The goal of rehabilitation is to return individuals to their highest level of independence.

Rehabilitation centers are certified and regulated by the state and federal governments. Team members include registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses, vocational nurses, speech pathologists, physical therapists, audiologists, medical directors and others.

Medicare covers the cost of a rehabilitation center stay for up to 100 days during each benefit period, as long as the patient meets the eligibility criteria and has a skilled need for continued coverage. Long-term care insurance may cover the costs of care after Medicare coverage ends.

Skilled nursing services may in clude long-term, round-the-clock care for chronic medical conditions and intravenous therapy, physical therapy, wound care and monitoring of vital signs.

High-Quality Care at Meadow Ridge Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge offers unparalleled sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for residents and non-residents.

Guests receive 54 more minutes of care per day than other communities in Connecticut and 53 more minutes

Award-winning care that rises above the rest.

care nationally

Our five-star Medicare-rated community offers SubAcute Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing and Respite Care. Our exceptional care is achieved through a personalized approach to each patient’s needs, providing better outcomes than the national average.

For more information, call 203-349-9234 of care per day than the national average. Ridge Crest patients also experience shorter stays than patients of other facilities nationwide.

Exemplary Ratings

Ridge Crest received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, was honored as a Center of Excellence in Wound Management by Wound Care Specialists and received the highest rating from U.S. News & World Report for the fourth year in a row.

U.S. News & World Report determines short- and long-term rehabili- tation ratings based on resident care, safety and outcomes. The purpose of the ratings is to help seniors and their families make informed decisions when choosing care.

For more information on the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes program or to view Ridge Crest’s profile, please visit https://health.usnews. com/best-nursing-homes. ~

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Carla Dunford, Ridge Crest Administrator. She may be reached at 203544-1000 or by emailing cdunford@ benchmarkquality.com.

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