Skilled Nursing - What to Expect Changing the place where your live or even staying in a new place for a short time can be very challenging and stressful.  Please know that our staff will do everything possible to make you comfortable and feel right at home.  We have put together some helpful tips to help you be more comfortable in your new home. Bring something for your new room to remind you of home.  - Family pictures - A special pillow or blanket - Your big comfortable bathrobe - Allow yourself a few days to adjust to the new surroundings, sounds, schedules and people.  You will most likely meet new friends. - Tell us if you have some special routines or habits - You may have worked the night shift and you prefer to sleep late in the mornings. - You have only eaten a muffin and coffee for breakfast for 30 years. - Your daughter can only visit after 9 p.m. at night because of her work schedule. - We ask you to make sure your name is marked in all of your clothing even if your family is taking ..your clothing home to be laundered.  - We suggest you do not bring any irreplaceable family heirlooms or cash.

Payment Mease Continuing Care participates in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.  We also accept private pay and some private insurance.  Please ask the admissions office as insurance plans vary in coverage. Frequently Asked Questions Q.Will Medicare pay for all of my stay at Mease Continuing Care? A.Maybe.  Medicare will only pay for up to one-hundred (100) days of care if a skilled service is needed and there is a 3 day hospital stay in the last 30 days. www.medicare.gov Q.Can I leave the nursing home once I am admitted? A.Yes, you can leave for dinners or even short stays at home.  However, the doctor does need to give an order to do so and charges will still accrue. Under the Medicare program you will also have to be at Mease Continuing Care each night Q.How many days per week will I receive therapy? A.Typically six, however, if the physician specifies something more or less the order will be followed. Q.Should I bring any of their medications from home? A.No.  Mease Continuing Care cannot accept medication from any source other than our pharmacy. Q.What can I wear at Mease Continuing Care? A.Anything that you are comfortable in and preferably non-skid shoes. Q.Will I be seen every day by my physician? A.No.  We are in touch with physicians or their offices when needed.  Each physician has a varied scheduled to see patients at Mease Continuing Care.

Short-Term Stays

Mease Continuing Care’s team of dedicated caregivers is committed to providing a smooth transition from the hospital to us.  Our goal is to provide the best quality of care to get you back to enjoying your life at home.  To ensure the success of this goal our team designs personalized plans that include input from family members, physicians and other important people in our resident’s lives.  There are not too many times in life that you celebrate saying good-bye, we celebrate people going home and telling us good-bye every day!

Mease Continuing Care is an option for a short-term stay after an illness or injury.  Our rehabilitation staff can quickly evaluate your needs and create a treatment plan to return you to your home as soon as possible.  Our Social Service team will coordinate with your physician and your family for any additional services you may require when you arrive home such as home care or durable medical equipment.