Testimonials:
It is a great relief to know that my parents are in such capable and caring hands. – Jay Rozendaal
God bless each one of the Carroll Health Center Staff! You’ll never know what a smile or doing something extra can mean to a resident or his family. My brother thought of the Health Center as his home and every time he was in the hospital, he couldn’t wait to get back to the facility. –Mary Kruse (Larry Wieland’s sister)
Frequently Asked Questions
We will need the following cards: Medicare, Medical Supplemental Card, Pharmacy Card - if the resident is part of a prescription program, Medicare Part D, Social Security Card, and Medicaid card if applicable.
We also need a copy of the Durable Power of Attorney for medical decisions, the Financial General Power of Attorney and Living Will.
In addition to these documents, the new resident will need tuberculosis screening to be administered 48 hours before admission and read by a nurse prior to or on admission. A physical is required as well.- Skilled Care: The federal government through Medicare administers the skilled program. Typically the resident qualifying for skilled care requires extensive therapy treatment which Medicare will pay for, but for a limited period of time. In order to qualify for skilled care a resident must have been hospitalized for at least three days prior to admission. Many of our skilled residents return to their own homes after their rehabilitation.
- Intermediate Care: The care provided at the Intermediate level is under the direction of a professional nursing staff twenty-four hours per day. The services provided to residents may include assistance with dressing, bathing, feeding, continence care, ambulation, and administration of medications depending on the condition of the resident. Pay for these services may come from the individual, long-term care insurance or Medicaid for those who have depleted their financial resources.
No, except for residents receiving VA meds, all other medications are administered using the unit dose system, keeping the process orderly and controlled.
No over the counter meds are allowed (Tylenol, cough medicine, vitamin pills, etc.) We can get these for the resident, but they must be under a doctor's order, properly labeled, and administered by our staff in most cases.
If interested in learning about Veteran Administration medication, contact the Director of Nursing.
The room comes with a bed, nightstand, and dresser. We encourage families to make the room personal. Bring a favorite chair and family pictures.
What not to bring: Throw rugs, door stops, extension cords, big oscillating fans (tower fans are acceptable), heating pads, no LIVE evergreen arrangements. Also no aerosol cans or sharp objects. Safety first.
Local churches rotate presenting services on Sunday and worship services are offered at least one additional time throughout the week.