Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) can work in a variety of settings, with hospitals and skilled nursing centers being two of the most popular career choices. But what are the differences between the two? And how do you decide between which work environment suits your preferences and skills? To help you better understand the two settings,…

Did you know high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease? According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure, or hypertension, and heart disease can be prevented by implementing a heart healthy diet. It is even more important to be mindful of your diet and nutrition if you have been admitted…

Animal assisted therapy (AAT), or pet therapy, is intended to improve healing for people who are recovering from a serious injury, illness, or health condition by engaging with animals, such as dogs or cats. AAT is becoming more common in post-acute care settings as studies have shown it can help increase the quality of life…

Join us January 31 for a free webinar on nutrition and wellness! Sign up today! At Prestige Care, we understand a stay at a post-acute care center is intended to be a transitional period to help patients recover and return to their everyday lives. Once a patient has successfully recovered and is ready to return…

Is your loved one recovering at a post-acute care center or at home during the holidays this year? The holiday season is a valued time to spend with family, but if your loved one is continuing their recovery after a hospitalization, it may feel discouraging to get back to the holiday traditions they enjoy with…

Have you recently experienced a fall or joint injury? Following a hospitalization for an injury or surgery, your mobility may be impacted, and your healthcare team may suggest continuing your recovery at a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), or post-acute care. At Prestige Care, we know limited mobility can impact a person’s quality of life and…

After a hospitalization, your rehabilitation journey may take you to a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Whether you need post-acute care after an unplanned hospitalization or recovery assistance after a planned surgery, Prestige Care is here to support you with all your clinical and rehabilitation needs. During your stay at a skilled nursing center, your interdisciplinary…

Hearts and Paws, a dog fostering program, was began by residents at Sullivan Park Care Center, a Prestige Care Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in partnership with SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. to help senior shelter dogs find forever homes. While the residents are fostering a senior dog from SpokAnimal, they have the opportunity to help care for…

Darleen Applegate was admitted to Timberview Care Center in early September after undergoing a right knee replacement. She had been experiencing joint pain and had limited mobility prior to the surgery. With help from her daughter, Darleen researched skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers within her insurance requirements and was pleased to learn she could recover…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Infection, about 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke every year, and about 75% of those occur in adults over the age of 65. A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked (ischemic stroke) or when a blood vessel bursts in the…

Post-acute care, also known as skilled nursing, is for those who require additional short-term care following a hospitalization for a serious surgery, illness, or injury. This type of care is intended to help patients recover and successfully transition from the hospital to their independent lives at home. Although home health can be considered as an…

Although Speech Therapy has been known to help people of all ages improve their communication skills, it is also intended to treat speech and cognitive impairments caused by an unexpected injury or other health condition, such as Parkinson’s or dementia. Your healthcare team may recommend speech therapy care at a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) if…