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Glenwood Healthcare, Inc. has been providing long-term care since 1976. The Meadows, our 90-bed long-term care facility, is the only long-term care facility in the area with a full-time Medical Director. We also offer ready access to orthopedic consultants, podiatrists, optometrists, dentists, and other specialty consultants.
Employees at Glenwood consider their work a calling, and turnover is half the state and national averages; some employees have been with Glenwood since the day the doors were opened. We are proud to have been awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicaid Services for our quality care, but we consistently strive to earn this distinction with every patient, every day.
If you or a loved one is considering long-term care, we encourage you to visit The Meadows at Glenwood to meet our people and learn more about the quality of care that we provide. At Glenwood, we think that you'll have just one word to describe us: Home.
What is long-term care?
Long-term care refers to a comprehensive range of medical, personal, and social services coordinated to meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of people who are chronically ill or disabled. A nursing home facility may be the best choice for people who require 24-hour medical care and supervision.
What type of care do nursing homes provide?
There are two types of care provided by nursing homes:
- Basic Care: services required to maintain a resident's activities of daily living. These services include personal care, assistance with ambulation, supervision, and safety.
- Skilled Nursing Care: treatments and procedures that require the skills of a registered nurse. Skilled care also includes services provided by specially trained professionals, such as physical, occupational, and respiratory therapists.
What services do nursing homes offer?
The services nursing homes offer vary from facility to facility. Services often include:
- Room and board
- Monitoring and administration of medication
- Personal Care (including dressing, bathing, and toilet assistance)
- Social and recreational activities
How can I pay for the care I need?
As you and your family evaluate your long-term care needs, it's important to consider financing options. Payment for nursing home care can be made through Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and/or personal funds. When evaluating nursing homes, it's important to ask what payment options they accept. Here's a brief summary of some of the financing options.
- Medicare is a federal health insurance program providing healthcare benefits to all Americans age 65 and over. Insurance protection intended to cover major hospital care is provided without regard to income, but only restricted benefits are allowed for nursing home care. In addition, Medicare only pays for skilled care in a nursing facility that has a Medicare license.
- Medicaid is a joint federal/state health insurance program providing medical care benefits to low-income Americans who meet certain requirements. Nursing home care is covered through Medicaid, but eligibility requirements and covered services vary widely from state to state.
- Private long-term care insurance is a health insurance option that, if purchased, supplements Medicare coverage. Private long-term care insurance policies vary widely. Each policy has its own eligibility requirements, restrictions, costs, and benefits.