Diversicare of Sedgwick is a nursing home located in Sedgwick, Kansas, providing a range of care services to meet the needs of its residents. The facility offers 24-hour skilled nursing care, aiming to ensure that residents receive continuous medical attention as needed. Nursing staff administer medications and provide essential medical support, focusing on personalized care tailored to each resident's health requirements. The facility also provides specialized programs and therapies to address various medical conditions. For residents managing chronic illnesses like diabetes, the facility provides a diabetes management program designed to assist with monitoring and maintaining appropriate blood sugar levels.
Diversicare of Sedgwick includes a range of therapeutic services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to help residents maintain or improve their physical capabilities and speech functions. Moreover, for individuals in need of swallowing therapy, specialized support is provided to address swallowing difficulties. The facility also facilitates fitness programs that support physical health and well-being. Oncology care is available for residents battling cancer, and IV therapies are administered as needed for hydration and medication purposes. Outpatient rehabilitation services are offered to help recovering individuals transition back to their daily routines effectively.
Residents have access to wound care and dialysis services, ensuring comprehensive treatment for those requiring such medical attention. Respite care is available for temporary stays, allowing caregivers short-term relief while ensuring continuity of care for the resident. Despite its older physical appearance, the facility aims to foster a welcoming atmosphere through personal attention to residents. However, reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some residents and families appreciating the compassionate care and attentive staff, while others raise concerns about reduced services, communication issues, staff turnover, and environmental hygiene practices. These aspects reflect ongoing challenges in balancing care quality with management decisions and resource allocation.
Costs at this community start at $2,500 and range up to $6,163. The average price in the community is $4,332, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,603. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
