Highlands Care Center Services
Open Admission Policy
It is the policy of the Highlands Care Center to admit and to treat residents without regard to age, sex, ancestry, race, color, handicap, national origin or religious creed.
The same requirements for admission are applied to all without regard to age, sex, ancestry, race, color, handicap, national origin or religious creed.
There is no distinction in eligibility for, or in the manner of providing, any resident service provided by and through the nursing center.
All services of the nursing center are available without distinction to all residents and visitors, regardless of age, sex, ancestry, race, color, handicap, national origin or religious creed.
All persons and organizations that have the occasion to either refer residents for admission or recommend the Highlands Care Center are advised to refer residents without regard to their age, sex, ancestry, race, color, handicap, national origin or religious creed.
It is the policy of the Highlands Care Center to hire employees regardless of age, sex, ancestry, race, color, handicap, national origin or religious creed. (EOE)
Services Available
- On call physician 24/7
- Weekly worship services
- On site beauty/barber shop
- Social services for counseling and support
- Discharge planning
- Regular physician visits
- Daily recreational and social activities
- On-Site Laundry
- Complete housekeeping services
- Unlimited visitation
- On staff physical, occupational and speech therapists
- Large, comfortable gathering areas
- Van service for off-site appointments
- Dedicated staff, many with over 20 years of service
Visitors are always welcome
We have open visiting hours. Families are encouraged to visit their loved ones to offer support and love. You are welcome to individualize your loved ones room with family photos, quilts and various personal items for the comfort and sense of security it offers.
Activities
The activity staff provides recreational therapy to promote self-worth and group and community based activities to encourage socialization. These activities promote the psychological, spiritual, and social needs of the residents.
- Exercise
- Bingo
- Community Service Projects
- Off-Site Outings
- Intergenerational Activities
- Church Services
- Music
- Poetry and Reading Groups
The activity staff provides recreational activities to promote self-worth. These activities enhance the psychological, social and spiritual needs of the residents.
Nursing Care
Skilled services are provided by the Highlands Care Center team, specializing in wound care, IV therapy, rehabilitation, and post operative care. A Registered Nurse is on duty 24 hours a day. Trained professional therapists are on staff to help each resident meet their therapy goals.
Certified nursing assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses provide direct, personal care for each resident. Dietary needs are met and monitored by a registered dietician and the dietary manager. Housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and kitchen staff all work together to make each resident’s stay complete.
An in-service coordinator provides up-to-date training throughout the year to all staff.
Medical care is provided by Board Certified Physicians and supervised by our Medical Director. We are a non-smoking facility.
Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
The physical therapist provides skilled services to improve mobility, balance, transfers and range of motion for those who require assistance to recover from a decline related to surgery, illness or injury.
Additionally, residents with orthopedic conditions such as low back pain or osteoporosis; joint and soft tissue injuries such as fractures and dislocations; neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or Parkinson’s disease can benefit from the skill of the physical therapist.
Occupational Therapy
Skilled care is provided to help restore the ability to complete the tasks necessary for activities of daily living. Grooming, dressing, bathing, and routine household tasks are part of occupational therapy. Sometimes adaptive equipment or environmental changes may be necessary to help residents return home.
Speech Therapy
Speech therapists provide care to help the at risk resident improve the ability to swallow, eat, or communicate.
Restorative Nursing
The restorative nursing team helps each individual attain, maintain, or regain skills necessary to promote independence.
Outpatient Therapy
Outpatient therapy provides care before and after surgeries, for debilitating medical illnesses, and for work related accidents for people of all ages. Guardian Rehabilitation offers in-home assessments. The Outpatient Therapy department is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Social Services
Our social service team provides assistance with nursing home transition, serves as a resident advocate, and helps provide individualized psycho-social care. Residents are encouraged to participate in their plan of care. Families and significant others involvement is encouraged.
Dietary
A registered dietitian reviews the nutritional needs of all residents.
Meals and snacks are based on the resident’s preferences, choices and nutritional needs.
On holidays, families are invited to eat with their loved ones.
Residents can enjoy their meals in our spacious dining rooms or in their rooms.
Individuality, Dignity and Empowerment
The Highlands Care Center not only delivers quality care for the physical well being of our residents but we stress the importance of the psychological, social and spiritual well being of the residents.
Transportation
Our wheel chair lift van transports our residents to outside community events, and off-site physician appointments.
Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to consider the Highlands Care Center.
The Highlands Care Center provides a loving and caring environment for residents and their families.
We provide emotional and physical support for our residents in a loving and caring environment.
The Highlands Care Center is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and accepts Private, Medicare, Medical Assistance, Geisinger and Geisinger Gold, First Priority, Blue Cross and most third party payers.
To schedule a tour or inquire about our services please call 570-946-7700 or 1-888-791-0095.
