Nursing Home Services
What Are Nursing Homes ?
These are facilities that provide long term medical care and personal assistance for people who cannot live independently. They are also known as skilled nursing facilities. There are many facilities that provide long term elderly care for Ocean County residents that we can connect you with.
What Services Do They Offer
- Nursing Care – 24 hour supervision and skilled nursing care.
- Daily Activities– Help with bathing, dressing, eating, laundry and housekeeping.
- Rehabilitation – Physical, occupational and speech therapy
- Meals – Three times a day.
Who Can Live in a Nursing Home
- People that require 24 hour care
- People with severe illnesses or injuries
- People with mental or physical conditions that do require skilled nursing can also live in these facilities.
Other things to consider
- Some nursing homes may be set up like hospital while some may will make an effort to look and feel like home.
- Some nursing homes have special care units for people with serious memory problems.
Funding
- Medicare may cover some related costs like doctor services and medical supplies.
- Medicaid may cover some of the costs for eligible people.
- Long term care insurance may include some coverage.
Please confirm with the nursing facility you choose what you may be eligible for and any related costs.