Skilled Nursing Home Care in Gloucester County NJ
Pitman provides around the clock nursing home services for frail or medically complex residents. These services allow for a graceful transition from assisted living. Long term care of this type is provided through our team of licensed nurses, certified aides and therapists and is broadly referred to as Skilled Nursing. Skilled nursing comprises the most intensive and highest care level provided to our residents and is providing in the same overall campus as the assisted and independent living residences.
Long Term Care Administered Through Skilled Nursing
Nursing home care is delivered by skilled nursing personnel who include registered and licensed practicing nurses, certified nursing assistants, and physical, speech and occupational therapists. This team works together cooperatively to promote recovery and manage, maintain and improve functioning and quality of life. At United Methodist Communities, care is highly individualized and the patient, their family and their goals and capabilities are a key part of the care plan designed for every patient.
All organizations conducting nursing care are licensed, inspected and regulated by their state’s Department of Health Services; in this case, by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
Do I Need Long Term Care or Assisted Living?
Long term nursing care is appropriate for individuals with complex and potentially serious medical conditions such as wound dressings, breathing rehabilitation, tube feedings, or those with rapidly changing health status’ or persistent health issues which cannot be managed at home or in other settings. Sometimes individuals require skilled nursing on a temporary basis due to an injury or illness.
Some of the more common conditions treated in skilled nursing include post-operative wounds, stroke, injuries, diabetes, infections, Alzheimer’s, cardio-vascular ailments, dementia, or respiratory ailments.
Additional skilled nursing services include:
- Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Services
- Personal Care: Bathing, Dressing, Personal Hygiene, Eating, Maneuvering In and Out of Bed and/or Walking, Incontinence
- Social and Educational Activities
- Laundry Services
- Limited Transportation
Pitman Long Term Care
At Pitman, our difference revolves around the quality of our Nurses and associates, our Christian, non-profit mission, and our commitment to providing an “Abundant Life”. We offer the kind of supportive and compassionate nursing services that can put your mind and the minds of your family members at ease.
Please schedule a personal visit to meet our skilled nursing personnel and see first hand, the difference United Methodist Communities provides in long term care. Contact Pitman today!
