March 8, 2022
Skilled nursing is complex, high-level medical care provided under the supervision of a team of medical professionals, including doctors, nurses and specialists. If you’re exploring your options for skilled nursing facilities, there’s a lot you’ll want to learn.
Skilled nursing is designed to provide either short- or long-term nursing care in a hospital setting, senior living community, skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation center.
Skilled nursing care can include any of the following:
When do people most often need skilled nursing care? Short-term skilled nursing is most often recommended after a surgery or procedure to help build strength before returning to everyday life. Long-term skilled care is beneficial for chronic conditions or pain.
While it may be tempting for older adults to return home immediately after a hospital stay, the benefits of short-term skilled nursing are numerous. The professional services, individualized attention, and insurance coverage are all reasons to seriously consider choosing short-term skilled nursing care for yourself or your loved one after an injury or procedure.
Here are some often overlooked additional benefits to opting for short-term skilled nursing care in a senior living community:
Senior living communities are uniquely designed to offer various levels of living, including:
Such communities provide a wide range of amenities and services to appeal to individuals at every level of living. The emphasis is on whole-person wellness and a vibrant lifestyle; the community does all it can to help each resident maintain their independence for as long as possible.
Whether you or your loved one are in need of long-term skilled nursing or short-term skilled nursing, senior living communities provide comfortable apartment-living, dynamic programming, assistance with the activities associated with daily living, and targeted therapies aimed at improving quality of life.
At Walnut Place in North Dallas, Texas, we take an individualized approach to care with a personal touch. Our staff is highly trained and dedicated to helping residents feel a sense of independence, respect and dignity. In addition to skilled nursing care and therapies, we also provide helpful services:
Our skilled nursing facility is ready to meet your needs by supporting you or your loved one with the support you need to make life easier. Learn more about our skilled nursing care and contact us to schedule a visit.
For middle-class seniors seeking care for themselves or a loved one, Walnut Place is the only senior living community with a 35+-year history located next to Presbyterian Hospital offering a continuum of care on site in a comfortable environment with long-tenured staff.
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