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Providing a healing, caring environment for those requiring long-term care.

At Extended Care, you can feel confident that your family member will be looked after by dedicated, highly qualified healthcare professionals. Because Extended Care is part of the Lexington Medical Center system, residents have access to all the facilities and services connected with the hospital, including a wide range of sophisticated diagnostic and treatment facilities, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy and a wealth of professional medical experience. Think of the staff at Extended Care as your extended family, providing your loved one with long-term, attentive care in a professional facility fully equipped to deal with the physical needs of long-term care giving.

Nurturing the spirit as well as the body.
Questions to ask:

Before you trust your loved one's care to any nursing facility, there are several things you should take into account. Most notably, you should make sure that the facility meets your family member's specific wants and needs. Take time to closely examine what each facility has to offer and select the one that best suits your loved one's desires. Among the questions you may want to ask are:

  • Does the facility meet your standards of cleanliness and overall attractiveness?

  • Is the staff respectful of a patient's privacy and dignity?

  • Are patients and their families encouraged to participate in developing their care plan?

  • Are there services to meet the needs of terminally ill patients?

  • Are there physicians available in case of emergencies?

  • Is there regular medical attention?

  • Is the facility associated with a nearby hospital?

  • Does the facility have an active rehabilitation program?

  • What types of group and individual activities are available?

  • Is the facility committed to community involvement?

  • Are there organized outside trips?

These are some of the more important questions you should ask when trying to find an appropriate nursing facility. Don't hesitate to inquire about any aspect of the facility or its programs and policies. A good facility will be happy to address any questions or concerns you might have. That's important, because you want what's best for your loved one. At Lexington Medical Center Extended Care, so do we.