Touring a Skilled Nursing Facility
When a loved one experiences an acute trauma or the time comes for mom or dad to be admitted to a skilled nursing facility, it is essential to tour potential homes before making a final decision. Visiting a facility during its hours of operation gives your family an idea of what life is like for…
The Importance of Resident Meals
As we age, proper nutrition becomes even more important to our health. In particular, people over 50 years old should follow strict USDA food patterns that incorporate plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and healthy fats. At West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center, we understand the importance of meeting the nutritional needs of each senior…
What Does a 5-Star Medicare Rating Mean?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a federal agency that provides health insurance to seniors over the age of 65 and certain younger individuals who have a qualifying disability. In addition to its health insurance programs, CMS provides families and caregivers with a Five-Star Quality Rating System for nursing homes. The system evaluates…
Differences Between In-Home and Nursing Facility Care
Does your aging loved one need in-home care or admittance to a skilled nursing facility? This can be a difficult question to answer, depending on health condition. Oftentimes, a senior can stay at home to recover from an acute injury, but they may require 24-hour assistance, physical therapy and medication distribution that cannot be provided…