The Estates Of Spanish Lake is a large for-profit nursing facility located in Saint Louis, Missouri, offering services to seniors who require both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility is comprised of 150 beds and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, providing an accessible option for a variety of residents with different financial and health care needs. This establishment does not fall under a continuing care retirement community model, but it does participate in government programs that help fund skilled nursing and rehabilitative care.
Residents at The Estates Of Spanish Lake receive around two hours and forty-one minutes of nurse staffing per resident each day, which covers essentials ranging from assistance with medical and non-medical daily activities to administering medications and helping with dressing, eating, and using the bathroom. A significant portion of residents—81.9 percent—are able to maintain their ability to move and manage personal tasks independently. The center places an emphasis on preventative health, demonstrated by the 78.9 percent of its residents who received the annual influenza vaccination.
Short-term rehabilitation at The Estates Of Spanish Lake is designed for individuals recovering from hospital stays necessitated by incidents such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or injury. While specific performance figures vary, 16.2 percent of short-term residents required emergency room visits during their stay, and there were approximately 3.7 emergency visits per 1000 patient days among long-term residents. The facility strives to provide consistent care throughout the week, although it faces challenges in maintaining equivalent staffing levels on weekends compared to weekdays.
Health, safety, and quality control are central to the facility's operations, as regular inspections cover areas such as food preparation, safe and homelike environment standards, medication, and the appropriateness of dialysis care. The Estates Of Spanish Lake makes efforts to meet residents’ rights by allowing them to self-administer medication when appropriate, maintain involvement in financial affairs, and participate in resident or family groups within the home. The facility is also equipped to care for residents living with mental disorders, psychosocial adjustment difficulties, or those with a history of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, ensuring that specific care plans and supportive services are in place.
Dining services, recreational activities, and communal areas are set up to support both the physical health and social well-being of residents. There’s a focus on regular quality assessments, and a full review by a licensed pharmacist of residents’ drug regimens is required monthly. The Estates Of Spanish Lake also arranges for pre-admission screenings and ongoing assessments to tailor care to each resident’s evolving needs, in coordination with the relevant local and state agencies. This diligent approach ensures that residents’ daily living supports are delivered safely and their rights to voice grievances, access advocacy resources, and live in a secure environment are respected. The Estates Of Spanish Lake endeavors to provide a secure, supportive, and community-driven living experience for all its residents.