Fairfield Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive healthcare services with a strong focus on patient-centered care and individualized attention. Among its specialized offerings is the Skilled Care Unit, designed to provide short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitative services to individuals who require medical or rehabilitative support. This unit welcomes patients with various payer sources, including Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay individuals, and specializes in caring for geriatric patients who may need a higher level of assistance and supervision under the direction of their physician.
Patients admitted to the Skilled Care Unit benefit from a collaborative approach, where they are encouraged to participate in their own daily care to the extent that they are able. This approach is intended to foster independence, improve functional outcomes, and empower individuals to better manage their health needs. The Social Service Department plays an integral role in supporting residents through services such as discharge planning, patient and family education, advocacy, and counseling. Social Service staff members also facilitate connections to community resources and assist with transitions should longer-term placement become necessary, working closely with both residents and their families to ensure that adjustments to changing care needs are met with compassion and support.
Another cornerstone of Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit is the commitment to holistic wellness through planned activities, overseen by the Activity Director. These therapeutic activities are developed with resident participation, promoting not only social interaction and empowerment but also efforts toward continued independence and physical well-being. The activities are available daily and are tailored to reflect the interests and abilities of each resident, including those who may benefit from individualized, one-on-one engagement. To further strengthen the community within the unit, the Activity Director organizes monthly Resident Council meetings, where residents are encouraged to attend, share suggestions, discuss concerns, and actively participate in planning future activities. The council also fosters communication among residents and staff, building a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.
For individuals facing terminal illness, Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s comfort care program is designed to meet not only the medical needs but also the emotional and psychological needs of patients and their families. Services are tailored according to the physician’s orders and may include provision of durable medical equipment, family counseling during care, and access to bereavement support and counseling referrals. This patient-centered approach ensures that compassionate assistance is available during challenging times, upholding dignity and comfort for all involved.
As a whole, Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Care Unit and its associated programs emphasize teamwork, compassion, and personalized care. From medical and rehabilitative support to social services, activities programming, and comfort care, every aspect is designed to enrich the lives and well-being of residents and their loved ones.