Services and Programs

Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is committed to providing an exceptional level of service to our residents and their families. We offer 24-hour skilled nursing care for those who require long-term care or sub-acute services. As a skilled nursing facility, we are able to provide a wide range of services including: IV therapies, G-tube management and enteral feedings, wound treatments and prevention, post surgical care as well as stroke rehabilitation. Upon admission, each resident receives a comprehensive assessment to determine their individual needs. Our multidisciplinary team which includes Physicians, nurse practitioner, licensed nurses, therapists, social workers and dietitians will then develop a specialized care plan to help that resident regain their optimal level of functioning and health while remaining in our supportive environment.

Saint Joseph offers specialized clinical pathways, including wound care, cardiac, and orthopedics. These pathways ensure that patients receive tailored pharmaceutical, medical, and exercise programs to improve quality of life, mobility, and overall health.

Wound Care Program

The Wound Care program at Saint Joseph offers the following specialized features:

• State-of-the-art rehabilitation and equipment

• Treatment procedures featuring nutrition interventions, wound vac treatment

• Wound-trained interdisciplinary team

• Individualized wound care treatment plan

Diabetic Management Program

The Diabetic Management program at Saint Joseph offers the following specialized features:

• Treatment procedures featuring nutrition interventions and education

• Blood Glucose Monitoring with medication management to assist in controlling Blood Sugars

• Education for Blood Glucose Management, Diabetic appropriate diets and the Diabetic Disease Process

• Rehabilitative Programming in support healthier living with the disease process

Orthopedics: A local orthopedic surgeon has created and implemented state-of-the-art rehabilitative and exercise programs at Saint Joseph for patients recovering from joint replacements. This orthopedic pathway allows for rapid recovery and maximum range of motion.

Providing more frequent dialysis that most closely mimics natural kidney function.

At Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, our care philosophy transcends boundaries, uniting the realms of medical expertise, compassionate support, and holistic well-being. We believe that true healing extends beyond the body to encompass the heart, mind, and spirit. It's a philosophy that drives our commitment to providing comprehensive care for post-acute patients, addressing their physical, emotional, and even spiritual needs.

Elevating Lives Together:

Our all-encompassing philosophy serves as the cornerstone of our commitment to providing holistic care that heals, uplifts, and transforms. By addressing every facet of well-being, we empower our patients to embrace life anew and experience recovery as a journey of restoration, growth, and renewed hope.

Our Core Tenets:

Integrated Expertise: We unite skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and dialysis services to offer a seamless continuum of care. Our collaborative approach harnesses the expertise of our dedicated teams to create a synergistic healing journey.

Personalized Compassion: Every individual's story is unique, and so is our approach to care. We extend unwavering compassion that goes beyond medical treatment, fostering a warm, nurturing environment where patients can heal emotionally and find solace.

Empowered Healing: We empower our patients to actively participate in their recovery journey. Through personalized rehabilitation programs, education, and emotional support, we help them regain their independence and confidence.

Spiritual Nurturing: Recognizing the profound connection between spiritual well- being and overall health, we provide the sanctuary of our Chapel for patients to explore their spirituality if they wish. Our holistic care embraces the depth of human experience.

Innovative Excellence: We continuously strive for excellence, employing state-of-the- art technology and evidence-based practices. Our commitment to innovation ensures that our patients receive the best care available.

Transformative Stories: Our proudest moments are the stories of lives transformed. Through dedication, collaboration, and genuine care, we help patients overcome challenges and achieve their goals, ensuring their journey toward well-being is truly remarkable.

Nursing Care

At Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, the role of nurses during a dialysis patient's rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility is pivotal. Our nurses collaborate closely with dialysis teams to ensure the coordination of treatments and medications. They expertly manage fluid balance, align diets with dialysis prescriptions, and oversee wound care to prevent any complications. The nurse's responsibility extends to seamlessly merging rehabilitation plans with dialysis schedules, resulting in truly comprehensive care. Beyond physical care, our nurses offer essential emotional support, engage in patient education, and maintain detailed documentation, all contributing to a successful and holistic recovery journey.

Rehabilitation

At Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy play pivotal roles in a dialysis patient's rehabilitation journey. These therapies are meticulously tailored to each patient's medical condition and dialysis requirements, contributing to their overall well-being. Physical therapy is dedicated to rebuilding strength and mobility, while Occupational Therapy empowers patients with essential daily living skills. Meanwhile, Speech Therapy expertly addresses any communication or swallowing challenges. Our therapists work hand in hand with the nursing team, ensuring a holistic and coordinated approach. This comprehensive strategy at Saint Joseph empowers dialysis patients to reclaim their independence and enhance their quality of life.

Social Services

At Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, our Social Services team assumes a pivotal role in the rehabilitation journey of dialysis patients within our skilled nursing facility. They conduct comprehensive assessments of each patient's social and emotional needs, providing unwavering support and guidance throughout their stay. In collaboration with Fresenius Kidney Care, our Social Services team orchestrates the seamless transition from our facility to home-based services. This encompasses organizing home dialysis setups and coordinating visiting nurse assistance, ensuring a streamlined discharge process. By prioritizing the patient's holistic needs and facilitating ongoing care, our Social Services team significantly contributes to a triumphant recovery journey and an enhanced overall well-being.

Dietitian

At Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, our Dietitians are vital to dialysis patients' rehabilitation. They assess dietary needs, considering dialysis prescriptions, and design personalized meal plans. Collaborating with the nursing team, they ensure proper nutrition and fluid management. Through education on dietary adjustments, our Dietitians empower patients for improved well-being.

Saint Joseph also offers a unique short-term solution for many families who provide full-time care for a family member. Our Respite Care program allows caregiver family members to take vacations or take care of matters that require extended time. During their stay, respite guests are made to feel welcomed in our warm and comfortable environment and receive all the services and amenities that our inpatient or long-term care residents enjoy.

How does Ageless Grace work?

First, a definition: 

Neuroplasticity: also known as neural plasticity or brain plasticity, is a process that involves adaptive structural and functional changes to the brain. A good definition is “the ability of the nervous system to change its activity in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli by reorganizing its structure, functions, or connections.” (National Institute of Health)

So what does that mean? 

It means that we are very fortunate. Our brains are flexible. They can form new neural connections as we attempt new things. This is especially true when we learn with our bodies – riding a bike, throwing a ball, skipping rope. 

Ageless Grace works by re-opening the neural pathways created from the time you were born until approximately the age of 21. As a child, you developed functional and cognitive skills through typical childhood games, sports, and activities that you no longer practice as an adult. Our brain fitness program re-opens those pathways and, equally important, creates new ones by practicing functional movements we don’t already know how to do.

Ageless Grace activates all 5 functions of the brain: 

• Strategic Planning 

• Memory and Recall 

• Analytical Thinking 

• Creativity and Imagination 

• Kinesthetic Learning 

SMACK! We like to think of that as the sound of the neurons firing in the brain when we attempt to do something new. 

The Benefits of Ageless Grace 

Each of the Ageless Grace Tools activates neuroplasticity by practicing new skills:

• Joint Mobility 

• Upper Body Strength

• Cognitive Function

• Multi-skilling 

• Systemic Movement 

• Joint and Ligament Stability

• Flexibility

• Ability to Respond, React and Recover

• Neuroplasticity 

• Lower Body Function 

• Spinal Flexibility

• Mobility and Agility in the hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders

• Power and Leverage 

• Release of Tension in the Face, Head and Neck

• Balance and Fall Prevention

• Oxygenation of Cells

• Dexterity in the Hands, Fingers and Wrists

• Myofascial/Connective Tissue

• Muscle Mass and Coordination

• Cardiovascular Conditioning

• Emotional Expression

We know that this is a difficult time for patients and their loved ones, so we offer additional support through hospice care through our third party providers. We support our residents and their rights to make decisions about their care. The enhanced physical, emotional and spiritual support, comfort those that are suffering from illness.

End of Life Care

If a resident should need end-of-life care while at Saint Joseph's, you can be assured that, if requested, our staff will work with residents and family to set up an environment that promotes quality of life with respect and dignity. Saint Joseph's will provide professionals and volunteers to help residents end-of-life choices as well as direct care and support for the patient and family.