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Skilled Nursing Facility
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Skilled Nursing Facility
More time for healing . . .
 
When you or a loved one no longer need to be hospitalized, yet cannot be cared for at home, St. Mary's of Michigan Standish Hospital offers a "home away from home" - - our skilled and long-term unit.
 
The 43-bed facility affords residents continued nursing care and rehabilitation.  The proximity to all on-site hospital services - - such as the emergency room, laboratory, imaging, and nutritional services - - ensures seamless, quality medical care in one location.
 
It is truly a unique healing-edge environment:
  • Some residents need us only briefly for short-term rehabilitation after injury or illness.
  • Others stay longer for continued care from our skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
 
Either way, residents find a friendly, home-like environment where they are the focus.  It is a wonderful place that promotes quality of life for each and every resident and family.
 
Resident Benefits
  • Our friendly, expert staff of physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, and therapists
  • Accommodations with private and semi-private rooms that residents can "make their own" with personal items and decor
  • On-site access to St. Mary's of Michigan Standish Hospital's services, including laboratory, imaging, and emergency care
  • Foot, dental, and eye care are also available
  • Award-winning activities program (click here) with monthly "out of the facility" activities
  • Large screen TV in the dining area
  • Beauty/barber shop services
  • Laundry and housekeeping services
  • Outdoor park and courtyard
  • E-mail and adaptive computer
  • Cable television
 
Nursing Excellence
  • 24-hour skilled nursing care under the supervision of a medical director and attending physicians
  • Emergency care
  • Wound care management
  • IV and oxygen therapy
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Tracheotomy care
  • Diabetes care
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Hospice services
 
Rehabilitation Services
Our facility has an extensive therapy department with occupational, physical, and speech therapists - each one a skilled professional, who works with residents to help them lead more independent, productive and satisfying lives.
  • Physical therapy - focusing on lower body strengthening, transfer abilities, gait training, and assistice device usage
  • Occupational therapy - focusing on daily living skills, balance, and upper body strengthening
  • Speech therapy - focusing on managing swallowing deficits, developing memory and problem solving, and improving speech and language skills
  • Restorative care - for those who no longer need physical or occupational therapies but still need some assistance and re-training with daily activities
  • Recreational therapy - geared toward resident's interests and abilities, including monthly outings
  • Social worker - to assist with resident or family issues, provide counseling, referrals, help with insurance/financial issues
 
Dining Program
St. Mary's of Michigan Standish Hospital features a dining program that enhances our residents' quality of life during their stay.  Each meal has a selective menu to ensure our residents have choices.  Our restorative dining program assists residents in maintaining their independence.
 
To ensure that our patients have access to their healthy favorite foods, our certified dietary manager and registered dietitian develop delicious recipes and menus.  Bi-monthly family dining is provided, with the menu selected by residents.
 
Insurance
St. Mary's of Michigan Standish Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility is Medicaid/Medicare certified.  We also contract with many private insurance and hospice organizations.
 
Payment Options
Rates include daily laundry and housekeeping services, meals, nursing care, social services and activities.  We are Medicaid and Medicare certified.  We also contract with many private insurances and hospice organizations.
 
Admissions
Our admissions coordinators are available to assist with the admission process - - working closely with local hospitals and other agencies to ensure a smooth transition into our facility and making our new residents feel welcome and at home.  For admissions, please call (989) 846-3441 or (989) 846-3429.
 
Contact Us
We have an excellent program and are proud of our accomplishments and awards.  We welcome visitors to stop by and meet our staff.  If you have any questions or would like a tour of our facility, please call Sharon Smith, MSW-LMSW, Manager of Social Services at (989) 846-3441 or by email at ssmith6@stmarysofmichigan.org.