Differences Between Skilled Nursing and Senior Rehabilitation

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While you may have heard the terms used interchangeably, skilled nursing and senior rehabilitation are not the same things.

The main difference is senior rehabilitation provides short-term in-patient care while skilled nursing offers a higher level of care than Assisted Living.

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

Senior Rehabilitation

Senior rehabilitation involves shortterm treatment and time to recuperate after surgery, an accident or an illness, such as a stroke. The goal of rehabilitation is to get the individual back to their highest level of independence.

After leaving rehabilitation, a patient may return home and resume life as normal, receive in-home assistance or seek a permanent resident option, such as a nursing home or senior living center.

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

Medicare covers the cost of a stay at a rehabilitation center for 100 days for each benefit period.

Skilled Nursing

Skilled nursing care must be provided by trained RNs and physical,

Differences Between Skilled Nursing and Senior Rehabilitation speech and occupational therapists. A licensed physician, nurse and other medical professionals are on premises 24/7 to oversee care. Skilled nursing services may be needed for short-term rehabilitation or long-term, round-the-clock care for chronic medical conditions, including intravenous therapy, physical therapy, wound care and monitoring of vital signs. Skilled nursing services can be provided at home or in a senior care community.

High-Quality Care at Meadow Ridge

Ridge Crest at Meadow Ridge offers high-level, individualized Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing care for you or a loved one. You can be confident about the quality of care: Ridge Crest has received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the highest rating from U.S. News & World Report. Our center is close to several area medical centers, including Danbury and Norwalk hospitals, and we have longstanding connections with both. Rehabilitation care is available for residents and non-residents of Meadow Ridge. We accept direct admission, and there is no entrance fee for Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation. ~ Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Carla Dunford, Ridge Crest Administrator. Reach her at 203-544-1000 or cdunford@benchmarkquality.com. See ad on page 149.