Koester Pavilion is a long-term care facility committed to providing individualized choices for life enhancement and recovery, meeting the diverse needs of its residents and their families. The care team delivers compassionate, professional attention, focusing on helping every resident and patient achieve their personal best while enhancing overall quality of life and well-being. Residents at this facility benefit from an array of services, including short-term rehabilitation and recovery care, long-term nursing care, memory care in a dedicated unit, hospice care, and respite care for those whose caregivers may need a break. As part of its approach, the staff emphasizes restorative care, encouraging residents to maximize physical, mental, and psychosocial function in a safe, supportive environment.
For those in need of rehabilitation after surgery or hospital stays, the in-house Transitional Care Unit equips patients with a highly skilled team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and therapists. These professionals collaborate to create personalized care plans that assist patients in regaining independence. Therapy choices, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are available up to seven days a week. Special programs support patients recovering from cardiac issues, orthopedic injuries, stroke, neurological events, and pulmonary conditions. In addition, advanced tools such as the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill aid individuals recovering from neurological and orthopedic-related injuries or surgeries. The facility also partners with other specialty centers for wound care and respiratory therapy, ensuring comprehensive recovery management. The Transitional Care Unit features spacious private rehab suites with amenities such as mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with complimentary cable, selective and à la carte menu options, high-speed wireless internet, and a dedicated private entrance for a comfortable, convenient rehab experience.
Long-term nursing residents at Koester Pavilion receive ongoing support to maintain and improve their capabilities. The team’s restorative care philosophy encourages residents to actively participate in daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transferring in and out of bed or wheelchairs. To foster a vibrant living environment, the facility offers a dynamic activities program encompassing music, exercise and walking programs, appearances by guest entertainers, pet therapy, outings to sporting and theater events, cookouts, and religious services. Residents may personalize their private or semi-private suites, which offer pleasant window views, with personal items from home to ensure comfort and familiarity. Additional amenities include social dining spaces serving appetizing meals, a beauty salon, a bird aviary, a library, and a theater room, all designed to promote socialization and relaxation.
For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Koester Pavilion offers the specialized Freedom Court Memory Care Unit. This secure and supportive environment is designed so residents can maintain as much independence as possible while enjoying an improved quality of life. Freedom Court features both private and semi-private suites, a spacious family room, a dedicated dining area, and an inviting outdoor space with a gazebo and garden seating. The specially trained staff in Freedom Court develop relationships with residents and their families, incorporating therapeutic daily activities and socialization opportunities tailored to each individual's interests and abilities. Residents are encouraged to participate in daily housekeeping tasks, which foster a sense of accomplishment and purpose.
The commitment to holistic care extends to end-of-life support through the facility’s hospice care options. Working in cooperation with local hospice providers, Koester Pavilion ensures residents receive comfort-focused, individualized care that addresses pain management and supports families in times of need. For those requiring temporary care, respite stays are available, offering seniors a secure environment while caregivers attend to other obligations or take needed breaks.
Eligibility for services includes seniors in need of 24-hour skilled or intermediate nursing care for either short-term or long-term placement, as well as individuals seeking respite care. Koester Pavilion maintains a non-smoking environment to promote health and wellness throughout the community. Overall, the facility stands out as a comprehensive resource, delivering a wide range of high-quality, patient-centered services and amenities in a supportive, homelike setting.