Millbrae Skilled Care, also known as Millbrae Care Center, is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized care for residents in a safe and compassionate environment. This skilled nursing facility specializes in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, with a focus on enriching the quality of life for elderly residents. The center’s commitment is evident in the comprehensive services it offers, which include 24-hour nursing care, restorative services, and specialized therapy programs tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Residents at Millbrae Skilled Care benefit from a wide range of nursing and clinical support. The facility addresses various medical conditions such as stroke, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, post-surgical recovery, cardiac and respiratory illnesses, and generalized weakness. Services such as intravenous therapy, enteral tube feeding, catheter and colostomy care, tracheostomy care, and advanced wound care are provided to ensure comprehensive medical management. Specialized offerings also include pain management, medication supervision, palliative care, and total parenteral nutrition. For those requiring support with daily activities, assistance is available with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
Therapy at Millbrae Care Center is provided by in-house physical, occupational, and speech therapists who are available seven days a week. The therapy programs aim to enhance strength, coordination, and balance, as well as to improve range of motion and endurance. Patients recovering from stroke or orthopedic conditions receive targeted interventions to regain motor control and functional independence. Speech therapy supports residents in improving communication, memory, cognitive abilities, and swallowing. Occupational therapy promotes wellness, safety awareness, adaptive skills, and the use of assistive devices, with a focus on maintaining independence in daily life.
Millbrae Skilled Care also emphasizes the importance of social support and activities, understanding that a positive and uplifting atmosphere plays a vital role in the healing process. The care center features engaging social and recreational activities, coordinated by an outgoing and professional staff. Residents and their families can participate in a variety of events, including musical performances, fitness classes, religious meetings, trivia, games, gardening, and outings. Active resident and family councils foster a sense of community, and holiday celebrations and in-house movies bring additional joy and enrichment.
On-site amenities and services further enhance the experience at Millbrae Care Center. The center offers laboratory and diagnostic imaging, dental, vision, podiatry, and audiology visits, as well as dementia assessments and psychiatric evaluations. Arrangements can be made for transporting residents to external medical appointments, and staff may accompany residents if requested. The care community ensures that all needs are met, from social and psychosocial support to personal touch services like beauty and barber offerings, community outings, and volunteer programs.
Additionally, Millbrae Skilled Care maintains rigorous health protocols to protect residents and visitors, including COVID-19 testing and visitation guidelines in accordance with current public health recommendations. The center is dedicated to providing peace of mind to both residents and their families, aiming to return patients to their optimal level of functioning and to give each person an individualized treatment plan directed by their physician. Through this comprehensive and compassionate approach, Millbrae Skilled Care strives to foster wellness, dignity, and a sense of belonging for every resident.