Skilled Care Center
Before leaving the hospital, your physician
may request your admission to the Skilled Care
Center at Pennsylvania Hospital. The skilled
care services at Pennsylvania Hospital are designed
to meet the special needs of people who no longer
require
acute
hospital care, but who still need medical attention
until they are ready to go home.
Address:
Skilled Care Center
Pennsylvania Hospital
Spruce Building, 5th Floor
800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-1692
Staff and Service
Our staff consists of professionals from nursing,
rehabilitation and other fields who take a team
approach to patient care. They work closely with
you and your family to develop the treatment
and discharge plans best suited to your individual
needs, and can provide any services a patient
in a hospital setting might require, including
laboratory, radiology and respiratory therapy.
An Atmosphere for Recovery
Patients will benefit from a relaxed and informal
environment, with a warm, attractive décor.
The focus of your stay is on gaining independence
and getting well. Residents are encouraged
to wear comfortable street clothes and sturdy
shoes during therapy.
The following amenities are available to all
residents:
- A shower in every room
- One specially equipped
shower on the unit for people recovering from
a serious illness
or major surgery
- Laundry facilities
- Lounge for activities
and visiting
Residents of the center may eat in the privacy
of their rooms or eat with a group of residents
in the dining areas. Your family and friends
are encouraged to visit during the center’s
extended visiting hours.
Important components for recovery are activities
that promote physical and mental well-being.
A variety of daily social activities are offered,
including:
- Movies
- Special dinners
- Horticulture activities
- Music
- Bingo
- Board games and puzzles
Most activities take
place with groups in the center’s lounge,
but individualized activities can be arranged
at your bedside
if you are unable
to attend. Accreditation
The Skilled Care Center at Pennsylvania Hospital
is licensed as a long-term care facility by the
Pennsylvania Department of Health and is accredited
by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health
Organizations for sub-acute care.
Admission
A skilled care case manager will meet with you
in the hospital and determine if admission
to one of our skilled care facilities is appropriate
for your needs. The case manager will discuss
with you and your family the goals of your
stay at the center and about preparing to go
home.
Feel free to ask the case manager about:
- Insurance
coverage or other financial arrangements
- Referrals
to appropriate community services
The case manager can provide any other assistance
that will make your stay at the center and your
transition to home easier.
You will be admitted after your discharge from
the hospital. Your length of stay depends upon
the speed of your recovery and the recommendations
of your physician and the center’s health
care team.
The Skilled Care Center at Pennsylvania Hospital
admits and treats all patients and provides employment
opportunities for all qualified individuals without
regard to race, color, national origin, religious
creed, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
The center does not discriminate on the basis
of special needs or disabilities. These policies
are in compliance with the provisions of the
Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pennsylvania
Human Relations Act (45 P.S. s951 et seq).
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