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Award-Winning Skilled Nursing

Lakewood provides short-term and long-term skilled nursing in Richmond, Virginia. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have consistently awarded our Health Services Center high ratings for exceptional care for our residents.

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Who is Skilled Nursing For?

Skilled nursing care is typically for individuals who require a higher level of medical care than can be provided in other settings, such as assisted living. It’s designed for people who:

  • Have chronic health conditions or illnesses
  • Need ongoing medical treatment or monitoring, such as wound care and medication management
  • Are recovering from surgery, an injury, or illness
  • Need help with daily living activities but also require medical supervision
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Key Benefits of Skilled Nursing Care

Lakewood’s skilled nursing care offers key benefits for residents who need more intensive medical attention and support.

Faster Recovery

With professional medical assistance, residents can recover more quickly and effectively from surgeries, injuries, or illnesses, which may be harder to manage at home.

Family Peace of Mind

Families can feel more at ease knowing their loved ones are receiving round-the-clock care from skilled professionals.

Reduced Hospital Readmissions

Our skilled nursing care can help prevent complications that lead to hospital readmissions, resulting in better long-term health outcomes.

Coordination of Care

We’ll coordinate care between various healthcare providers, such as specialists, doctors, and therapists, to ensure all aspects of a resident’s health are managed efficiently and comprehensively.

24/7 Emergency Response

In case of a medical emergency, skilled nursing staff can quickly respond and provide immediate care, which can be especially crucial for those with serious health conditions.

Essential Care Services

We’re committed to ensuring that residents receive the finest in medical care and assistance while also having the support they need to maintain their dignity and comfort.

Medical Care and Support

  1. 24/7 Monitoring: Residents receive continuous care and monitoring, which is essential for those with complex medical needs or in recovery from surgery, illness, or injury.
  2. Personalized Care Plans: Each individual receives a tailored care plan that addresses their unique medical, physical, and emotional needs, ensuring more effective treatment and recovery.
  3. Medication Management: Nurses help with the administration of medications, ensuring residents take the right medications at the right time, reducing the risk of errors and complications associated with self-medication.
  4. Rehabilitation Support: Our skilled nursing care includes access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, helping residents regain their independence or improve their quality of life.
  5. Chronic Disease Management: For those with long-term medical conditions like heart disease or diabetes, Lakewood’s skilled nursing care provides expert management and oversight, preventing complications and enhancing overall health.
  6. Pain Management: Our nurses help residents manage pain associated with illness or recovery, using a variety of medical interventions to ensure comfort.

Personal Care Services

  1. Bathing and Showering Assistance: Our staff assist will with bathing or showering for residents who may have difficulty with personal hygiene, ensuring privacy and dignity while maintaining cleanliness.
  2. Dressing and Grooming: We’ll provide assistance with dressing, as well as grooming tasks such as brushing hair, shaving, oral care, skin care, and nail care.
  3. Toileting and Incontinence Care: Staff assist residents with toileting, including help with using the restroom and managing incontinence, to maintain personal hygiene and comfort.
  4. Personal Laundry, Housekeeping, Linen Service: Our team ensures a clean, comfortable environment by providing regular housekeeping, fresh linens, and personal laundry services.
  5. Mobility Support: Assistance with walking, getting in and out of bed, or transferring from a wheelchair to a chair, ensuring safety and preventing falls.
  6. Eating and Feeding Assistance: For residents who need help with feeding, skilled nursing staff provide assistance during mealtimes, whether it’s cutting food, feeding directly, or monitoring for safety during eating.
  7. Companionship and Emotional Support: Offering social interaction, engaging in activities, and providing emotional support to combat loneliness and help maintain a positive outlook.
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Our Skilled Nursing Team

Our multidisciplinary team holds all relevant state licenses and certifications and undergoes regular training to stay current with best practices in senior healthcare. The team includes:

  • Medical Director
  • Geriatrician
  • Registered Nurses
  • Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Licensed Therapists
  • Licensed Social Worker
  • Registered Dietician
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Admissions Director
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Treatments and Therapies

Lakewood provides comprehensive treatments and therapies to help your loved one maintain the highest possible quality of life.

  • Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
  • Orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation
  • Wound care
  • Cardiac care
  • CVA/Stroke care
  • Infectious disease care
  • Joint replacement/fracture care
  • IV Therapy/TPN/Antibiotic Management

Take a Look at Lakewood

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FAQs

First, determine your needs. Most skilled nursing communities offer both long-term medical care and short-term rehab/therapy services. If the need is for long-term care, you’ll want to be sure the surroundings are comfortable. The staff, food and recreation opportunities should all be high quality. If the need is for rehab, ask about the success rates in dealing with this particular diagnosis. Tour the building and the rehab area, using all your senses to make an assessment:

  • Does it smell clean?
  • Are the rooms and work areas cluttered?
  • Are the staff and other residents noisy?
  • How appetizing is the food?
  • In what ways do the staff interact with residents?
  • Do the other residents seem content and well groomed?
  • What kind of activities are posted on the monthly calendar?
  • Can you review a sample menu?

These details will help you decide after you’ve done some research.

Each resident has their own set of care needs. We work with the resident and their family members to establish a service plan to meet specific needs. The Health Services Center is staffed 24/7 with a licensed nurse to address care needs.

Medication is ordered by the physician and administered through our licensed and registered nurse practitioners.

Still Have Questions?

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Would You Like to Know More About Lakewood?

Our expert team is here with the answers. We can schedule a visit, too. Just reach out, and we’ll get back to you promptly. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Address: 1900 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond, VA 23238

Phone: (804) 740-2900