Sequoyah East Nursing Center is a medium-sized, for-profit long-term care facility that operates under an LLC ownership structure. With a capacity of 80 beds, it provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services to its residents. The center participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, offering access to a range of care options for individuals who may require financial assistance through these programs. It is not affiliated with a continuing care retirement community, and it does not have a specialized Alzheimer’s care unit within its setting.
The facility’s short-term rehabilitation program serves individuals recuperating from hospital stays after events such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries. Nurse staffing is a key focus, with an average of 3 hours and 46 minutes of nurse staff time per resident each day. However, consistent staffing levels between weekdays and weekends can be challenging, which may affect certain aspects of service delivery. Approximately 28.7% of short-term residents have required emergency room visits during their stays, and 2.4% have experienced falls leading to major injuries like bone fractures or dislocations. The rate at which residents are able to return home is not specified in the available information, but efforts are made to help maintain or improve resident independence, with 74.9% of residents remaining able to move, eat, and manage personal activities without assistance.
Long-term care at Sequoyah East Nursing Center includes support for daily activities such as dressing, eating, and personal hygiene. Residents receive regular medical evaluations and flu vaccinations, with 94.6% of individuals having received their annual influenza immunizations. The care team is tasked with updating assessments at least every three months and is responsible for timely, comprehensive evaluations upon admission and when significant changes in health status occur. Pharmaceutical services are also provided, including regular reviews of drug regimens by a licensed pharmacist and ongoing monitoring of medication usage, particularly regarding psychotropic medicines and the need for gradual dose reductions when appropriate.
Health and safety standards are monitored through state and federal inspections, which look at areas such as accident prevention, infection control, medication management, and competency of nursing staff. Areas of oversight include developing and implementing individualized care plans, ensuring adequate supervision to prevent accidents, and maintaining infection prevention and control programs, including monitoring the use of antibiotics. Respiratory and feeding tube care are delivered to residents with specific medical needs, and the facility is committed to honoring residents’ rights with respect to treatment choices and advance directives, including the provision of basic life support like CPR within the scope of physician orders.
Sequoyah East Nursing Center’s environment is structured to assure that drugs and biologicals are stored properly, and that all laboratory services, if not on-site, are secured through appropriate external agreements. Supervision is provided to minimize the likelihood of hazards, and efforts are made to accommodate the individual preferences and needs of each resident. The staff aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where residents can experience as much independence as possible, balanced with safety and the provision of necessary medical and personal care. Participation in Medicare and Medicaid, together with an ongoing partnership with health professionals, enables the center to address the varied needs of its residents while striving to meet state and national standards for quality and safety in elder care.