Springfield Nursing Homes Information

Short-term care focuses on aiding the recovery process of patients that have recently had a stroke, heart attack, fall, aneurism or other acute medical crisis. Their nursing care visit is often the second component of the process. Short-term patients typically seek nursing care after a hospitalization. In order to effectively and efficiently help patients recuperate to a certain level of health, nursing professionals keep patients on an individualized track of treatment. This can include physical, respiratory, speech or occupational therapy. Once patients regain sufficient function and strength, nursing homes provide assistance to help patients find proper assisted living, in home or other less inclusive types of care.

Future short-term patients should attempt to receive the best hospital care possible because it can affect the outcome of their recovery. Quality hospital care can start patients’ recuperation on the right footing and allow them access to well-informed recommendations on area SNFs. Based on patients’ hospital experiences, the best Springfield health care services can be found at St. John’s Regional Health Center and Ozarks Community Hospital.

Long-term nursing care is centered on extensive medical and social services for patients with moderate to severe physical and mental disabilities. Nursing facilities and their personnel are equipped to care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancers, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, kidney and cardiovascular disease and general physical or mental decline. Often, long-term care is sought due to a patient’s deteriorating condition. Although some patients will move on to hospice care, many patients see marked improvement in their health under nursing care. Doctors and nurses are present to provide medical support and skills, including medication adjustment, blood work, injections, intravenous therapy, colostomies and tracheostomies. Patients that have trouble with activities of daily living, like eating, dressing, washing, toileting and walking, are aided by non-medical staff. Long-term care is also committed to maximizing their patients’ independence and social interaction to promote their health and well-being. Activities, events, dinners and short trips give patients the opportunity to engage with social workers and other patients.

Springfield’s nursing care costs fall well under the national average and around $200 per month under the Missouri state median. Semi-private and private SNF rooms have expected costs of $3,985 and $4,410, respectively.

There are many local resources for seniors and families having difficulty with the process of finding quality nursing care. Area doctors are often willing to push people in the right direction. Also, your local long-term care ombudsman is an invaluable source of knowledge for everything from patients’ rights to complaints lobbied against area homes.

Our site aims to give seniors and their loved ones the essential information on the complexities of nursing care so they can find a quality facility that matches their emotional, financial and medical needs.