Long-Term Care in Whatcom County
As people get older, they can face ailments such as memory loss, Parkinson’s, diabetes, mobility issues, and other limiting factors. These types of ailments can lead to the need for special care and often 24-hour, long-term care.
It can be a difficult decision for families to move a loved one into a skilled nursing facility, but sometimes it truly is in their best interest, especially when health and safety are concerns.
There are many benefits to long-term care living at CHCC in Lynden including:
- 24/7 nursing care. Having on-site medical care available from registered nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare providers can be crucial to a senior’s safety and well-being.
- Healthy diet. Skilled nursing facilities provide nutritious meals and snacks that are based on each resident’s dietary needs.
- Medication management. Many elders depend on medicine to treat illness and maintain their health. Long-term care center staff order, record, store and administer all resident’s medication.
- Social interaction. Living in a long-term care facility can be beneficial to an individual, who may have been living at home alone because they will be around others for companionship, plus they have access to daily activities that stimulate the brain.
- Access to counseling services. Time spent with a licensed psychologist can reduce anxiety, fear and anger; resolve loss, improve relationships and create a sense of inner peace.
- Peace of mind. Families won’t have to worry about their loved one being alone at home, falling and getting hurt, or forgetting to take their medications.
Family members who become caretakers of elderly parents or relatives often find it hard to balance caregiving and the need to care for themselves at the same time. They can feel guilty that they are not doing enough or that they don’t have enough time to balance work, their own children and caring for their aging loved one. When that is the case, long-term care is an option to consider.
Christian Health Care Center is a local non-profit skilled health care and therapeutic rehabilitation facility. We offer long-term care solutions to Whatcom County families.
CHCC is a non-smoking facility. Patients in need of dialysis or those wishing to participate in the Washington Death with Dignity Act will be referred to other local care centers, which are equipped to provide those services.
Our mission is to provide compassionate care in a loving environment for the elder population. Contact us today at 360-354-4434 to schedule a tour and learn about long-term care living.
Services included in the daily basic rate:
- 24-hour nursing care
- Food and food services
- Incontinence care and supplies
- Recreation programs, social services, and religious programs
- Laundry and linen services
- Miscellaneous administrative and support services
- In-house restorative services provided by facility staff
- Use of standard equipment, i.e. wheelchair, walker, commode, etc.
- Certain periodic professional health services provided through facility consultants
- Room and room maintenance
- In-room cable television
- Complimentary phone including both local and long-distance services
Services not included in the daily basic rate:
- Physician visits and services
- Prescribed medications
- Intravenous feeding and oxygen treatment/therapy
- Specialized diagnostic and testing services
- Rehabilitative screening and treatment
- Counseling services
- Specialized equipment
- Individual transportation service
- Special recreation outings
- Beautician and barber shop
- Medical supplies
- Private room
*Note that some of the above listed services may be covered by Medicaid or private insurance. Please contact social services for specific coverage. A current rate sheet can be obtained from the business office.
