St Luke Residential Health Care Facility is a community-focused, not-for-profit provider of comprehensive healthcare and residential services serving the greater Oswego County area. With a long-standing history of over four decades in caring for the community, the facility emphasizes a warm and welcoming environment designed to make residents feel at home, whether they are recovering from recent medical events or seeking long-term skilled nursing support. The setting is carefully designed to offer comfortable and familiar surroundings, promoting both independence and a sense of belonging.
The facility offers a broad spectrum of care options, each tailored to meet the diverse needs of its residents. Adult Day Health Care at St Luke operates as a "medical model" adult day care program, providing daily health monitoring and an engaging activities program that aims to enhance independence and wellbeing among adults. This service is complemented by supportive housing options and home care services intended for individuals who require day-to-day assistance but still desire to maintain an active and social lifestyle. The focus on delivering a unique blend of housing, support services, and personal assistance ensures that residents have access to the care they need while enjoying opportunities for social engagement and dining in an attractive, secure environment.
St Luke Home Health Services extends the facility’s philosophy of personalized care into residents' own homes, delivering flexible support for those with chronic illnesses or individuals recovering from surgery or other health events. The facility also provides specialized medical attention such as IV antibiotic therapy for residents managing complex infections, and palliative support through its Comfort Care Program, which offers compassionate attention for individuals facing serious illnesses or approaching the end of life, while also supporting their families.
Rehabilitation is another cornerstone of the care approach at St Luke Residential Health Care Facility. The short-stay sub-acute rehabilitation program encompasses physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all facilitated by a dedicated interdisciplinary team. This program is designed to help individuals regain their highest possible level of function and safely return to the community after illness, accident, or elective surgery. For those in need of ongoing medical support, round-the-clock skilled nursing care is available, emphasizing both high-quality healthcare and a nurturing, homelike atmosphere.
The facility is also recognized for its specialized Wound Care and Healing Program, accessible to both short-stay rehabilitation patients and long-term residents. This program addresses complex and difficult-to-heal wounds, including venous ulcers, arterial and diabetic wounds, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and traumatic injuries. By integrating advanced care and expertise, the program aims to promote healing and improve quality of life.
A commitment to the broader community is reflected in the facility’s offering of free health screenings at various locations throughout the region, as well as hosting and sponsoring educational and wellness programs designed to foster a healthier local populace. All gifts for the benefit of St Luke Residential Health Care Facility contribute to enhancing the quality of care and services provided, ensuring that the facility remains a vital and compassionate resource for individuals and families in Oswego County.