Lake Country Nursing Center sits in Marietta, Oklahoma, and serves as a skilled nursing facility for people who need long-term or short-term care, and right now, the building's getting rebuilt and updated after some kind of big event, but they're working on keeping the community posted about progress. The place has both private suites and shared rooms, all fully furnished with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and things like cable TV and WiFi, which makes it easier on folks who like having those comforts around, and they've got a 24-hour call system, so help's always close by if something comes up, even at night. Registered nurses are on duty daily, along with certified nursing assistants, licensed practitioners, therapy folks, and a bunch of medical staff, and the doctors usually see residents when they first come and about every month after that, keeping in close touch with the nurses, so families don't have to worry about care slipping between the cracks. Each resident gets a personal care plan, and there's support with medication management, medical needs, and special attention for things like dementia, wound care, diabetes, catheters, and colostomy care, plus therapy services covering physical, occupational, speech, IV antibiotics, dentistry, podiatry, mental health, pain management, optometry, audiology, X-rays, and labs, which means most health needs can get looked after right there in the building. Staff can help with daily activities, like getting dressed, bathing, and moving around, and they keep a strong check on safety, so people who wander or get mixed up won't end up somewhere they shouldn't be, and there are protected areas to prevent accidents.
Meals come three times a day in a restaurant-style setup with fresh breakfast choices, coffee, tea, and other drinks served throughout the day, and all meals get planned out by a registered dietitian who helps with diabetic-friendly diets and nutrition, which is a load off your mind if your loved one has food needs. The housekeeping and linen service's included, and the staff take care of transportation, including rides to doctor appointments, and they'll help make other arrangements if needed, so no one has to worry about getting where they need to go. For folks who want to keep busy or socialize, they've got a packed activities program, which covers exercise, fitness classes, current events, history talks, games, music performances, religious services, group outings, special events, and even outdoor time on the patio for coffee or cold tea on a nice day, and families can join in or reserve private space for special occasions. Residents get plenty of help from social services and have access to beauty shop services, and those who prefer quiet time in their rooms have Internet and cable for entertainment.
Nursing care's available around the clock, and if something happens, staff can admit new residents any time of day or night. Rehabilitation is a strong suit, offering inpatient rehab to help folks recover and return to their daily routines, and the therapy team starts treatments right from admission, working on moving better, speaking clearly, or getting strong enough to do more by themselves. Lake Country accepts Medicare and Medicaid, and all beds in the facility have needed certifications, which makes it a choice for many families with different insurance. The place has a pretty good run of health and safety inspections, with A+ and B+ grades, and while a few years saw lower marks, the facility's moved towards improvement and mostly scores high grades for health and quality, so that's one less thing to fret over. They've got daily mail delivery, and their process makes it easy for visitors, with recommended hours, but if a family member can only show up late, they'll work with you if you let them know ahead. No resident or family council's in place right now, but families are encouraged to get involved and join activities. The home strives to provide dignity and independence while keeping residents safe and well cared for, and with most services on-site, it means fewer trips out for appointments and more stability for people who need nursing or rehab. Right now Lake Country's in a time of change as they rebuild and renovate, so some things might look different soon, but their aim's still to create a comfortable, caring place for all who stay there.
