Skilled Nursing
High Quality Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services
If your loved one has suffered an injury or an acute medical condition, you can rely on the Alpine Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation team to care for them and improve their quality of life. We are a skilled nursing facility serving Ruston, LA.
Our services include short-term, long-term, and around-the-clock care for patients recovering from surgery, stroke, wounds, and more. Every patient is medically supervised by a physician whose goal is a safe return home, with the highest level of care along the way.
What is Skilled Nursing?
Skilled nursing provides round-the-clock medical care from licensed professionals, including nurses and therapists, for short-term and long-term patients. It focuses on recovery, medical treatment, and healing so patients can return to daily life as quickly as possible.
Are skilled nursing centers the same as nursing homes?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but there are key differences. Skilled nursing focuses on medical care for those recovering from a hospital stay or a short-lived medical event, and it is often short-term. Nursing homes usually focus on custodial care for residents who cannot live independently. We also offer hospice and palliative care for terminal patients.
Skilled Nursing Services We Provide
We meet federal criteria for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement while providing high-quality, comprehensive care across a full range of services. Our licensed staff is dedicated to a seamless care experience.
Each service is personalized to the individual. Our skilled nursing care ranges from medical to rehabilitative and includes:
- Post-surgical recovery
- Orthopedic and joint replacement rehabilitation
- Post-stroke rehabilitation
- Congestive heart failure and COPD management and education
- Diabetes management and education
- Acute and chronic wound management, including negative pressure wound therapy
- Pain management and education
- IV, enteral, and parenteral therapies
- Respiratory therapy and nutrition management
- Speech, occupational, and cognitive rehabilitation
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Skilled Nursing Care
Who provides skilled nursing care?
Skilled nursing care is delivered by a licensed, multidisciplinary team, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and therapists. Our on-site physicians oversee every patient’s care plan and adjust it to support the best possible results.
Is skilled nursing covered by Medicare?
Yes, Medicare often covers skilled nursing care when certain conditions are met. Coverage typically requires a recent qualifying hospital stay, a doctor’s recommendation for skilled nursing, and admission to a Medicare-certified facility. Contact our team to discuss how Medicare applies to your situation.
Why Choose Alpine?
We take pride in skilled nursing services designed to meet the unique needs of each patient.
A Commitment to Quality. Our facility is not only about meeting standards, it is about exceeding them, with above-average discharge rates and compassionate care.
Beautiful, Comfortable Surroundings. Recovery begins with the right environment, so we combine advanced care with warm, welcoming surroundings.
A Community of Care. We foster a sense of community among patients, families, and staff. When you join Alpine Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, you become part of our family.