North Central Health Care operates the Mount View Care Center, a distinguished 160-bed skilled nursing facility situated with a picturesque view of Lake Wausau. The center is dedicated to delivering top-quality care, focusing on the safety and well-being of its residents while maintaining high standards of service excellence. Mount View Care Center stands out for its leadership in dementia care training and its progressive approach to reshaping attitudes and beliefs about dementia through the "Stop, Starting It!" training program. This focus ensures that those living with dementia can experience a fulfilling and meaningful life, with personalized services and activities designed to suit their individual needs and interests.
The care provided at Mount View Care Center is tailored to both short-term and long-term stays, with residents benefiting from a comprehensive array of on-site therapies, including respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapies. The center also provides specialized services such as respite care and hospice coordination, ensuring a continuum of support for residents and their families. Mount View Care Center recognizes the importance of personal, trusting relationships between staff and residents, which is at the core of its approach to dementia care. The robust activities program encourages social interaction and builds a strong sense of community, allowing residents to continue enjoying the activities they love and to cultivate a richer quality of life.
One of the distinctive features of Mount View Care Center is its capacity to provide complex medical care. The staff includes uniquely trained specialists, such as Certified Wound Care Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Ventilator Dependent Care Specialists, and a dedicated Medical Director. The center is notable for offering the only ventilator-dependent skilled nursing facility of its kind in central and northern Wisconsin, and is one of only a handful in the entire state. Residents benefit from one-on-one therapy to set and achieve rehabilitation goals, including ventilator management and ventilator weaning, all aimed at fostering the greatest possible independence.
The leadership at Mount View Care Center is comprised of dedicated professionals, including the Director of Nursing Home Operations, the Director of Nursing, and the Manager of Nursing Services. The center also has a Respiratory Therapy Manager and other nurse managers specializing in various aspects of resident care. Each individual’s care plan is developed in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of skilled nurses, social workers, dieticians, physicians, and therapists, ensuring that care is personalized and holistic.
North Central Health Care emphasizes staying connected with loved ones, offering thoughtful services such as the ability to send encouraging eCards to residents. The dedication of the staff and the comprehensive range of amenities and programs reflect North Central Health Care’s commitment to providing exceptional skilled care, advanced medical services, and meaningful engagement for every resident at Mount View Care Center.
