St. Elizabeth Florence Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Florence, Kentucky, is a dedicated facility offering nursing home services. It is integrated into the St. Elizabeth Healthcare system, a network well-regarded for its comprehensive healthcare services throughout Northern Kentucky. St. Elizabeth Florence SNF operates within a hospital setting, certified by Medicare and recognized as a Medicare participant since January 27, 1994. This enables it to provide an array of specialized care options for its residents, which number 15 at present. Residents at this facility can access a breadth of medical support, including dialysis, hospice, speech therapy, respite care, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. St. Elizabeth Florence SNF also emphasizes the importance of resident and family involvement by offering counseling services to support both patients and their families during their stay.
The facility's commitment to resident care is a focal point, providing a spectrum of services aimed at rehabilitation post-hospitalization and long-term nursing care. Reviews of St. Elizabeth Florence SNF reveal a mixed perspective on the quality of care. Positive feedback often highlights the individual efforts of certain staff members, particularly in departments like the ICU and specific surgical units, where compassionate and attentive care is noted. Patients appreciate the efforts of these staff members in ensuring comfort and effective communication. However, concerns exist, particularly regarding the emergency room experience, where long wait times and issues related to patient engagement and attention have been reported. Some patients cite instances of misdiagnosis and inadequate pain management, as well as procedural frustrations related to billing and insurance. Despite this, the facility strives to maintain a standard of care that aligns with the broader objectives of St. Elizabeth Healthcare system.
Costs at this community start at $6,600 and range up to $8,121. The average price in the community is $7,360, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,566. 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.