Katherine Healthcare, located in Salinas, CA, is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing comprehensive care and rehabilitation services. This facility specializes in both short-term recovery and long-term care, accommodating up to 39 residents. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid and participating since January 1, 1967, it offers a range of healthcare services including 24-hour skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Katherine Healthcare also provides specialized services, such as pain management, wound care, and hospice care, to meet the varied needs of its residents.
In addition to medical support, Katherine Healthcare focuses on residents' psychosocial well-being through programs like clubs and communities, resident and family counseling, and memory care initiatives. The facility includes amenities such as a barber/beauty salon to cater to personal grooming needs, and it arranges transportation for medical appointments. Medication administration is managed by a qualified team, ensuring that each resident receives their prescriptions as prescribed. Residents and families are encouraged to have an active role in care plans through a resident/family council, ensuring that personal and family preferences are considered. Despite mixed reviews, the facility is noted for spacious rooms and engaging activities. The staff are generally perceived as professional and compassionate, though challenges have been reported in consistency and quality, particularly concerning patient care responsiveness, diet management, and wound care. Overall, Katherine Healthcare offers a broad spectrum of services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its residents.
Costs at this community start at $8,585 and range up to $9,125. The average price in the community is $8,855, which is more than the average price in the area of $7,306. 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.
