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.
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or is fully refunded if the resident’s name is withdrawn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:
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Basic assistance and supervision, round-the-clock
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Medication administration, monitoring and ordering
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Physician notification of change of condition information
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Full meal and snack service including special diets
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Social Service assistance and intervention
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Life enrichment activities and programs
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Daily housekeeping service
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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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