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Health Care Center at Golden Years

Information

The Health Care Center at Golden Years is a Wisconsin Licensed Skilled Care Facility that is also Medicare Certified. We provide rehabilitative and long term care for seniors.
Working in cooperation with physicians, therapists, pharmacists and the resident and/or family members, our staff provides appropriate, necessary and individualized care and treatment to each of our 28 residents.

Amenities

  • Sprinkler and smoke detections systems
  • Smoke-free environment
  • Living and party rooms for visiting and entertaining
  • Accessible and secure perennial garden-patio area
  • Safe Indoor and outdoor walking areas

Room Types

  • Semi-private room
  • Private room
  • Private room with shower

    All rooms are furnished with bed, nightstand, chair, chests of drawers and wardrobe. Residents may personalize their room with wall treatments and other appropriate furnishings that do not encumber the safety or well being of the resident or others.

Services

  • Medical interventions and treatments as outlined in the plan of care
  • Medication administration and monitoring (Pharmaceuticals are billed to the resident by the pharmacy provider)
  • Licensed nurse staffing 24/7
  • Social Service interventions
  • Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology*
  • Routine care conferences
  • On site beautician (fees are paid directly to provider by resident)
  • Full meal service plus snacks
  • Daily activities and special programs
  • Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Pathology*
  • Personal and flat laundry
  • Daily housekeeping

    * Fees for these services are billed to Medicare or other insurance carrier if applicable. If Medicare or other insurance plan does not pay the entire fee, resident will be billed for the unpaid portion.

Staffing

The Health Care Center team consists of an Administrator, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing/ Social Service Designee, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and activity, dietary, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance personnel. The high staff to resident ratio insures our ability to respond to resident needs promptly and respectfully.

Financial Considerations

Waiting List

A $500 waiting list deposit and application are required to secure a position on the Health Care Center Waiting List. The waiting list deposit is applied to the first monthly statement or is fully refunded if the resident’s name is withdrawn from the list.

Monthly Statement

In addition to the resident’s room, the following services are included in the basic monthly room rate:

  • Basic assistance and supervision, round-the-clock
  • Medication administration, monitoring and ordering
  • Physician notification of change of condition information
  • Full meal and snack service including special diets
  • Social Service assistance and intervention
  • Life enrichment activities and programs
  • Daily housekeeping service
  • Facility maintenance upkeep and refuse removal

Additional fees are incurred when a resident’s needs exceed basic care or when additional supplies or services are provided. A listing of extra care fees is provided at the time of admission.

A state-mandated $75 Wisconsin Bed Assessment Tax is also added to each resident’s monthly statement.
Medicare Coverage. Golden Years bills Medicare for care and services for residents whose condition warrants Medicare coverage. Residents receive a monthly statement outlining the items and services not covered by Medicare. The resident or resident’s agent is financially responsible for payment of goods and services not covered by Medicare.

Additional Billable Expenses. Physician fees, podiatry services, therapy (occupational, physical, speech), pharmaceuticals, oxygen, barber or hairdressing charges, telephone and cable services are billed by the provider of service.

Application Process

Families and individuals interested in the Health Care Center are encouraged to schedule a tour of our home, meet with the Director of Nursing to discuss concerns, complete an application for residency, make a $500 deposit and secure a place on the waiting list. The $500 deposit is applied to the first monthly statement or is refunded if their name is withdrawn from the Waiting List.

Rooms are filled on the basis of need, type of available room and date of placement on the waiting list with priority given to residents within Golden Years campus.

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