Fort Bayard Medical Center stands as an integral part of its community, providing comprehensive long-term care and rehabilitation services in a compassionate and consistent manner. The facility is dedicated to serving individuals who meet specific eligibility requirements, ensuring that their medical and nursing needs can be met with care and attention. Assessment and coordination with programs such as Medicaid Pre Admission Screening and Resident Review help determine the suitability of individuals with mental disorders or intellectual disabilities, ensuring that every resident receives adequate support based on the severity of their conditions and the abilities of the facility.
Residents admitted to Fort Bayard Medical Center benefit from a wide array of services designed to address diverse healthcare and personal needs. The center offers specialized short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care across all resident neighborhoods. Within its licensed Veterans Home, FBMC provides skilled nursing, dialysis, hospice, and palliative care, supported by an in-house pharmacy, diagnostic testing, laboratory services, and radiology. Residents also have access to a team of physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology professionals, as well as respiratory care services. Comprehensive Alzheimer’s and memory care is provided, ensuring an environment tailored for memory-impaired individuals.
The daily needs of residents are met through a blend of clinical, therapeutic, and supportive services. Nutrition is managed by an experienced dietician and nutritionist team, and residents' well-being is enhanced by quality dining, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance of the grounds. The use of modern medical records systems, including electronic health records and electronic medical records, ensures that clinical data and resident information are managed securely and efficiently. Care coordination includes MDS (Minimum Data Set) evaluation, mental health support, and resident advocacy, with options for individualized and group therapy addressing unique and shared interests within the community.
Fort Bayard Medical Center strongly encourages community involvement and resident engagement. Opportunities for worship, special interest activities, and group events are coordinated to enrich residents’ lives. Families and friends of residents are welcomed within guidelines that protect the privacy and safety of all individuals within the center. Visitation policies are clearly communicated to incoming residents and their representatives, ensuring that loved ones maintain meaningful connections. The rights and privacy of residents are further safeguarded regarding the use of images, photographs, or any form of recording, all of which require explicit written consent beforehand.
Admissions, discharges, and transfers are handled thoughtfully, overseen by a dedicated coordinator. Assistance with benefit qualification and billing is part of the full-service approach provided to residents and their families. All business practices at Fort Bayard Medical Center are aligned to support individualized care goals, and continual investments are made in providing the resources, support, and equipment necessary for staff and providers to deliver outstanding care. The institution holds a Certificate of Excellence in Service, reflecting its ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional care for all who reside and recover within its historic walls. Throughout its history and into the present day, Fort Bayard Medical Center remains focused on enriching the lives and health of its residents, serving with dedication and respect.