Okeechobee Healthcare Facility - Okeechobee, Florida

Okeechobee Healthcare Facility

1646 Hwy. 441 North
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
(863) 763-2226

Comprehensive Nursing Care

"Quality Care Leads To A Quality Life"

The staff of healthcare professionals at all three Lifestyles & Healthcare facilities work together in a team approach with the residents' physicians, families, therapists and other specialists to ensure maximum care for every resident.

Quality of life for residents is the number one priority of each staff member. This dedicated team works to meet the special needs of each resident with care, understanding, respect and dignity. Our family of services is here to assist you or your family member from sickness to health, from sub-acute care to rehab and from rehab to recovery.
Setting the team in action is an initial evaluation to determine the needs and individual levels of care required by each resident. This total plan is overseen by the resident's own physician, who monitors progress.
Special Units:

* Sub-Acute Unit: This facility is for those on the road to recovery whether they need any form of rehabilitation, wound care, I-V therapy, pain management, recuperation and more. Whatever short term healing services a patient may need, this unit can provide in a fun, home-like atmosphere.
* Long-Term Unit: A founding service of the Corporation, this unit provides all the care possible for those needing the extra help with daily living activities and medical treatments. Each resident has their "own space" where they can create a homey atmosphere coupled with top level medical care. Daily fun activities, great food and interaction with others produce a wonderful, quality-of-life environment.
* Special Care Unit: This cutting-edge facility is home for those with dementia and/or memory disorders needing a safe environment with trained professionals who minimize stress and maximize comfort and safety while providing medical care. Daily activities and our secure, outside wander garden keep patients active and aware of the world around them.

Services Include:

* A licensed nursing staff, supervised by an RN Director of Health Services, on call around-the-clock, as well as a full time Director Of Nursing. In addition to the RN nursing staff is a full complement of CNA's, LPN's and specialized health care professionals.
* A Registered Dietitian supervises proper nutrition and special or therapeutic diets are available as needed. Please see our "Dietary Services" page for more information.
* Personalized therapy programs implemented by certified therapists. Physical, speech, occupational and other restorative and rehabilitative services are provided as needed. You may learn more by visiting our "Rehabilitation Services" page.
* Additional intensive nursing and restorative rehabilitation services are available in cases such as stroke or fractures. These services are specifically designed to restore a person's health, self-esteem, dignity and a higher level of functional independence for both short and long-term residents.
* Regular meetings of the Resident Council, family support groups and an on-going review of services by the administrative staff, to preserve our commitment to those we serve.
* Our family of health care professionals participates in on-site training with local schools and physicians. Continuing education is always stressed with paid scholarships.
* A volunteer auxiliary, from children to other senior adults, offers special assistance with social functions, visitation, religious services and letter writing.
* Suggested daily visiting hours are 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, but families my visit at any time, especially if the resident is terminal

Skills Include:

* Monitor BP, pulse and respiratory status
* Diabetic Teaching
* Check glucose levels and give insulin
* Wound care dressing
* Colostomy/lleostomy care
* Draw blood samples
* Catheter care/change
* Feeding tube care
* Chest percussion
* Evaluate nutrition and hydration
* Evaluate bowel and bladder response
* Monitor medication response and adverse effects

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