Chariton Park Health Care Center is a long-term care facility committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for adults with a variety of health needs. The center serves both the elderly population and individuals aged eighteen and older who are living with mental illnesses alongside other primary medical diagnoses. At the heart of its mission is a dedication to treating each resident with dignity while striving to foster an environment where every person is valued and supported on their journey to improved health and well-being.
With a focus on a team-based approach, Chariton Park Health Care Center empowers its staff to deliver unparalleled care to all residents. Professional caregivers and licensed personnel are present around the clock, ensuring that medical and daily living needs are consistently met. Every bed at the center is dual certified, making a wide range of skilled nursing services available, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Residents benefit from additional therapies such as IV therapy, all designed with the goal of assisting individuals to regain as much independence as possible and, where feasible, return to their homes and communities.
Chariton Park Health Care Center offers several specialized units to cater to the diverse needs of its residents. The Medicare unit provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a supportive environment, emphasizing recovery and maximizing independence. For residents who require a higher level of supervision and structure, the New Beginnings unit offers 24-hour staff presence and features amenities like an alarmed, secure environment, as well as an enclosed courtyard for outdoor relaxation and activities such as basketball. This unit is designed for individuals who benefit from consistent supervision and a carefully controlled environment.
The Safe Haven unit is specifically tailored for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, focusing on their unique and evolving needs. Staff in this unit are specially trained to care for those experiencing memory loss, providing a safe, secure, and supportive setting that encourages optimum mobility within an alarmed environment. By adapting care plans to the ever-changing requirements of these residents, Chariton Park Health Care Center ensures that individuals in the Safe Haven unit receive personalized attention and care.
Across all units, the center offers a robust calendar of activities and therapeutic services intended to engage residents socially, mentally, and physically. The philosophy at Chariton Park Health Care Center is to listen attentively to both residents and their families, continually striving to identify and meet each individual’s specific needs. Drawing on a model of honest, open, and respectful communication, the facility works collaboratively with residents, family members, physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare partners to provide a high standard of care. With a capacity of 120 beds, the center is equipped to serve a significant number of residents while maintaining personalized and attentive service.
