Skilled Nursing

• Skilled Nursing vs Long-Term Care: What’s the Difference?

  

  When you or a loved one suddenly requires a different or new type of healthcare, the amount of terms and options can be overwhelming. Many people get confused when they hear about skilled nursing and long-term care. While they share similarities, these two types of care cater to different needs and have distinct purposes. Here’s……

  April 7, 2024
• 5 Facts About Acute Rehab Hospitals

  

  When your loved one experiences a downturn in their health, has an accident, or requires serious surgery, their doctor may recommend a rehabilitation program for quick healing. Short-term rehabilitation can make a big difference in health outcomes after a stroke, injury, or sudden debilitating illness. Here are five facts about acute rehab hospitals to help……

  February 25, 2024
• The Acute Rehab Difference

  

  When you or a loved one experiences a serious medical event, you will be faced with several decisions about post-hospital care. In the context of health emergencies, these choices can seem overwhelming. Here’s what you need to know about acute rehab and how it differs from skilled nursing care. Why Do Older Adults Need Acute……

  January 7, 2024
• Cold Weather and COPD

  

  You’ve probably already noticed that the cold air can make breathing challenging. If you have COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the winter can make your symptoms even worse. One of the critical symptoms of COPD is that it is harder to get oxygen into your lungs. This will only get worse the longer you……

  December 3, 2023
• A Day in the Life – Skilled Nursing Patient

  

  When you or a loved one experiences an accident or severe acute illness, you deserve to find a care plan to help you regain independence. You might feel hesitant to choose skilled nursing care, especially if you’re unfamiliar with how this type of care works daily. To help you prepare for this type of care,……

  November 12, 2023
• Recovery After a Hospital Stay

  

  There are many reasons older adults may need to stay at a hospital for an extended period. Some may need specialized treatment after falling and breaking a bone. Others may need surgery that requires a lengthy hospital stay. No matter what treatment you or your loved one receive at the hospital, what you do afterward……

  October 8, 2023
• What to Expect During Your Skilled Nursing Stay

  

  At some point in your life, you may need to stay in a skilled nursing facility. You may need rehabilitation services after surgery or an injury. Or, you might need help to improve your cognitive function or regain lost mobility. Sometimes, people stay in skilled nursing facilities indefinitely because they can no longer care for……

  June 4, 2023
• What Is Skilled Nursing?

  

  Finding the right level of care for a loved one or yourself as you age can be a challenge. Elder Care Alliance loves to celebrate seniors and recognizes the desire to live independently as long as possible. You can achieve the right balance of independence and living assistance by living in a skilled nursing facility.……

  May 9, 2023
• Mercy Care Center Receives Five-Star Rating

  

  Mercy Retirement & Care Center is proud to announce that our Care Center has been recognized by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) as a Five-Star Overall Rated facility. Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) are rated from one to five stars based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Mercy Care Center If you……

  November 10, 2022
• Celebrating 150 Years of Care and 40 Years of Seniors Helping Seniors

  

  Mercy Retirement and Care Center celebrated 150 years of senior care in the San Francisco Bay Area and 40 years of seniors helping seniors and the Mercy Brown Bag Program during a virtual Heart of Mercy celebration on October 13, 2022. This event kicked off our Year of Celebration, honoring our donors and our Heart……

  September 19, 2022