Wooster Community Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in Wooster, Ohio, is a dedicated unit within the hospital system that provides comprehensive skilled nursing care to its residents. Primarily focused on short-term rehabilitation, the facility is equipped to assist patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Being part of the larger Wooster Community Hospital, the SNF ensures residents have seamless access to a wide range of medical services, enhancing the continuum of care provided. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid, Wooster Community Hospital SNF has been a Medicare participant since March 29, 2013, and accommodates around 20 current occupants.
The care services available at Wooster Community Hospital SNF include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, aimed at improving the residents' independence and quality of life. They offer specialized services such as cardiac care, headache management, and a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Outpatient rehabilitation and primary care from various professionals like nurses, dentists, podiatrists, and audiologists provide comprehensive support to the residents. The facility also takes care of residents' personal needs with amenities such as laundry and dry cleaning services, a pharmacy, and resident/family counseling clubs and communities. The inclusion of a care navigator helps guide residents and families through the healthcare process efficiently. Despite positive feedback detailing compassionate care and professional staff, there have been mixed reviews about Wooster Community Hospital, particularly focused on emergency department experiences, indicating areas for potential improvement.
Costs at this community start at $6,692 and range up to $6,965. The average price in the community is $6,828, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,231. 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.
