Specialty Nursing Care at a Skilled Nursing Center
Specialty Care at a Skilled Nursing Center is intended for those who may require dedicated care for their unique or complex medical conditions. This personalized level of care provides patients with the ongoing support they require to improve their overall health and quality of life. While specialty care options can vary among skilled nursing centers,…
Physical Therapy Interview With Infinity Rehab’s Jennifer Newman
At Prestige Care’s Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, our goal is not only to transition patients from hospital to home after a hospitalization, but to also prevent future complications with the tools and resources needed to maintain their independence. Our experienced physical therapy teams with Infinity Rehab provide each patient with the care they need…
Post-Acute Care at Prestige After a Joint Surgery
If you have recently undergone a joint surgery, your healthcare team and surgeon may suggest optimizing your recovery at a post-acute rehabilitation center. After a joint surgery, such as a hip, knee, or shoulder procedure, you may be experiencing limited mobility, lack of balance, and reduced muscle strength. A stay at a short-term care…
Working in Skilled Nursing Versus A Hospital as a CNA
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,…
Mindful Eating For A Healthy Heart
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…
The Importance of Animals During Post-Acute Recovery
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…
Staying Active After Post-Acute Care
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 home our healthcare team works with them to build a discharge plan with the resources…
Making the Holidays Memorable for Your Loved One in Post-Acute Care
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…
Tips to Increase Your Mobility
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…
Your Interdisciplinary Team at a Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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…
Sullivan Park Care Center – Hearts and Paws’ Special Delivery from Subaru
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…
Prestige Patient Story: Darleen Applegate
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…