Chatuge Regional Nursing Home is dedicated to providing skilled care for up to 112 residents in a family-oriented environment. The facility emphasizes a holistic approach to resident well-being, ensuring that each individual receives personalized attention based on thorough assessments upon admission. These assessments guide the development of treatment goals tailored to address the unique needs of each resident, focusing on enhancing their quality of life. The nursing home places a strong value on fostering a comfortable, secure atmosphere where residents and their families can feel at ease.
Visitation at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home accommodates both indoor and outdoor options. Outdoor visitation is encouraged, especially when family members or residents are unvaccinated, as it offers increased space and airflow to lower the risk of transmission. Nevertheless, indoor visitation is always permitted, with no need for appointments and no restrictions on the number, frequency, or duration of visits. Face coverings remain required for indoor visits to uphold the Core Principals of Infection Control, and compassion care visits are welcomed at all times. This flexible visitation policy reflects the facility's commitment to maintaining resident connections with loved ones while safeguarding health.
The care philosophy at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home is reinforced by a multidisciplinary team that includes departments such as Nursing, Activity, Dietary, Housekeeping, Laundry, Social Services, and the MDS and Care Plan Team. The Activity Department provides an array of recreation and leisure programming designed to support social engagement, memory and cognitive skills, range of motion, spiritual needs, and creative expression. Activity staff and volunteers work together to rekindle residents’ previous interests, ensuring that everyone has opportunities for meaningful involvement and life enrichment.
Nutrition is a foundational aspect of care, with the Dietary Department delivering well-balanced meals and nourishment based on physician orders. The team strives to create a home-like dining experience and is responsive to special dietary requests. They also support special functions, including holiday events, family cookouts, and musical singings, further contributing to the warm community environment. Nutritional assessments conducted by a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Dietary Manager ensure comprehensive care, with recommendations incorporated into individualized care plans.
Maintaining a clean, attractive, and healthy environment is a point of pride for Chatuge Regional Nursing Home. The Housekeeping Department is dedicated to keeping the facility tidy and disinfected for the benefit of residents’ health, while the Laundry Department ensures personal clothing is meticulously cared for, promoting dignity and self-esteem for residents. The Social Services Department plays a crucial role, advocating for each resident’s happiness and contentment, and ensuring access to all necessary resources.
Through coordinated efforts across all departments, Chatuge Regional Nursing Home upholds its mission to provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. The integration of nursing, psychosocial support, engaging activities, and nutritional care underscores the commitment to treating each resident as an individual with a rich history and intrinsic value. The staff’s dedication to consistent, compassionate care ensures that residents and their families are supported throughout their time at the facility.