Medicare Certification
Our goal is to restore an individual’s health and return them to a more independent way of living. Working with the physicians, therapists, the resident, family, and other health care professionals we are able to individualize each resident’s care plan in order to treat and strengthen the resident. The Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is fully Medicare (www.cms.hhs.gov) so many services offered when qualifications are met are covered under either Medicare Part A or Part B.
Medicaid Certification
All beds are 100% Medicaid Certified (www.cms.hhs.gov). Our qualified staff can assist with application for Medicaid assistance when funds begin to become low. Information from our Social Service department is available on qualifying limits.
Skilled Nursing Care
Individuals often find that they are no longer able to care for themselves because of physical, emotional, or mental problems; have trouble coping with their own personal needs such as eating, bathing, using the toilet, moving around or managing their medications; or have extensive medical needs that require daily attention by an RN or need to be supervised by an MD. When this happens we are prepared to assist this person throughout their stay whether it will be short term or long term. Through accurate assessment of each resident upon admission, out staff is able to formulate a comprehensive care plan. This process allows us to closely follow the progress of the resident throughout their stay and provide the care they need.
Physical Therapy
A Physical therapist is on staff and works with residents to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability. In circumstances where movement and function are threatened by the process of aging or that of injury or disease, physical therapy can assist in pain management and healing.
Treatment techniques include spinal and extremity manipulation; therapeutic exercise; functional training; patient education and counseling; documentation and coordination, and communication. Interventions also are aimed at prevention of impairments, functional limitations, disability and injury including the promotion and maintenance of health, quality of life, and fitness.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy services are contracted through the Boone County Health Center in Albion, Nebraska. Occupational therapists work with a variety of individuals who for whatever reason have difficulty in accessing or performing meaningful tasks. Services typically include: Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities; comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations; performance skills assessments and treatment; adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training; guidance to family members and caregivers.
Speech-Language Pathology
A Speech Therapist is available to assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Speech-language pathologists work with people who cannot produce speech sounds, or cannot produce them clearly; those with speech rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering; people with voice disorders, such as inappropriate pitch or harsh voice; those with problems understanding and producing language; those who wish to improve their communication skills by modifying an accent; and those with cognitive communication impairments, such as attention, memory, and problem solving disorders. They also work with people who have swallowing difficulties.
Outpatient Therapy
When directed by a physician, therapy is provided on an outpatient basis. This is especially valuable for discharged residents who would benefit from a continued therapeutic maintenance program. In addition, community members benefit from having this service locally located.
Dining Services
Three nutritional meals a day plus snacks are provided to the residents of Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home. Specially formulated diet plans are prepared by a registered dietician allowing for portion control, and specialized diets. Meals are appealing in appearance and are consistent with the likes of the area of the country in which we live. Upon request because of illness room tray service is available.
Monthly resident council meetings are held when residents can discuss food favorites or concerns they have regarding meals. Residents are encouraged to take an active part in meal planning.
Breakfast is an open meal when residents can choose when they want to eat. This allows for “sleeping in” whenever desired.
Activities
Individualized activities are planned that are both therapeutic and recreational in nature. Resident Council meetings allow for residents to voice the kinds of activities that would be enjoyable. Group outings are very popular and usually allow for the residents that are able to eat out from time to time.
For residents with more cognitive difficulties activities include more one to one sensory type sessions. Pet therapy, walks outside when able, and exercises that include reorientation to sight; smell, and touch are utilized.
Group activities are still enjoyed by most including the ever popular Bingo, sing-a-longs; nail care, and entertainment provided by local clubs and school age children.
Laundry Services
Full laundry services are available. Linens are laundered weekly and as needed as well as personal clothing. Laundry staff is available every day. Upon admission items are inventoried and labeled. Residents and families are encouraged to notify the laundry department whenever a new item is brought in.
Housekeeping Services
Daily cleaning of all resident rooms is provided six days a week. Monthly, rooms are totally cleaned when furniture and knick knack items are moved so that proper cleaning and dusting can occur. Newly carpeted halls are vacuumed daily or as needed. Aside from the nursing department, our housekeeping staff has more interaction with patients than any other employee. That is why we encourage our housekeeping staff to thoughtful and helpful when working with the residents.
Transportation
Our transportation department is available for medical appointments, staff training workshops, and recreational outings. Our new bus seats up to twelve ambulatory residents and two wheelchair bound residents making group outings possible. Our additional vehicle, a minivan is more convenient for medical appointments. Long distance medical trips are scheduled as needed. To offset the costs of gas, transportation aide wages, and wear and tear on the bus or van, donations are appreciated when a medical appointment is required.
Area Medical Services
At our disposal we have many medical services available in the immediate area. These include: a medical clinic located within walking distance of the facility regularly staffed by rotation of three doctors and three physician assistants. The Boone County Health Center is located in Albion, fifteen miles from Newman Grove. Medical facilities are located in Norfolk and Columbus, both of which are approximately forty-five miles from Newman Grove. Also available are ambulance services run by the volunteers of the Newman Grove Rescue Squad.
Additional Services Offered
Additional services offered through the facility include:
• Hospice services are contracted through two agencies. They are St. Francis Medical Center, Grand Island; and ASERA Care of Golden Living, Norfolk. Hospice care is end- of- life care provided by health professionals and volunteers. They give medical, psychological and spiritual support. The goal of the care is to help people who are dying have peace, comfort and dignity. The caregivers try to control pain and other symptoms so a person can remain as alert and comfortable as possible. Hospice programs also provide services to support a patient's family.
• The facility participates in the Meals-On-Wheels program. Daily meals are sent from the facility to members of the community in need for this service. Meals are delivered by volunteers of various church groups.
• Podiatry services are provided monthly for residents requiring evaluation and treatment of their feet. Usually minor ailments such as corns, calluses and other disorders are treated. The facility currently works with Dr. Frank Rizzo, of Omaha, NE to provide this service.
Our goal is to restore an individual’s health and return them to a more independent way of living. Working with the physicians, therapists, the resident, family, and other health care professionals we are able to individualize each resident’s care plan in order to treat and strengthen the resident. The Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home is fully Medicare (www.cms.hhs.gov) so many services offered when qualifications are met are covered under either Medicare Part A or Part B.
Medicaid Certification
All beds are 100% Medicaid Certified (www.cms.hhs.gov). Our qualified staff can assist with application for Medicaid assistance when funds begin to become low. Information from our Social Service department is available on qualifying limits.
Skilled Nursing Care
Individuals often find that they are no longer able to care for themselves because of physical, emotional, or mental problems; have trouble coping with their own personal needs such as eating, bathing, using the toilet, moving around or managing their medications; or have extensive medical needs that require daily attention by an RN or need to be supervised by an MD. When this happens we are prepared to assist this person throughout their stay whether it will be short term or long term. Through accurate assessment of each resident upon admission, out staff is able to formulate a comprehensive care plan. This process allows us to closely follow the progress of the resident throughout their stay and provide the care they need.
Physical Therapy
A Physical therapist is on staff and works with residents to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability. In circumstances where movement and function are threatened by the process of aging or that of injury or disease, physical therapy can assist in pain management and healing.
Treatment techniques include spinal and extremity manipulation; therapeutic exercise; functional training; patient education and counseling; documentation and coordination, and communication. Interventions also are aimed at prevention of impairments, functional limitations, disability and injury including the promotion and maintenance of health, quality of life, and fitness.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy services are contracted through the Boone County Health Center in Albion, Nebraska. Occupational therapists work with a variety of individuals who for whatever reason have difficulty in accessing or performing meaningful tasks. Services typically include: Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities; comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations; performance skills assessments and treatment; adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training; guidance to family members and caregivers.
Speech-Language Pathology
A Speech Therapist is available to assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Speech-language pathologists work with people who cannot produce speech sounds, or cannot produce them clearly; those with speech rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering; people with voice disorders, such as inappropriate pitch or harsh voice; those with problems understanding and producing language; those who wish to improve their communication skills by modifying an accent; and those with cognitive communication impairments, such as attention, memory, and problem solving disorders. They also work with people who have swallowing difficulties.
Outpatient Therapy
When directed by a physician, therapy is provided on an outpatient basis. This is especially valuable for discharged residents who would benefit from a continued therapeutic maintenance program. In addition, community members benefit from having this service locally located.
Dining Services
Three nutritional meals a day plus snacks are provided to the residents of Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home. Specially formulated diet plans are prepared by a registered dietician allowing for portion control, and specialized diets. Meals are appealing in appearance and are consistent with the likes of the area of the country in which we live. Upon request because of illness room tray service is available.
Monthly resident council meetings are held when residents can discuss food favorites or concerns they have regarding meals. Residents are encouraged to take an active part in meal planning.
Breakfast is an open meal when residents can choose when they want to eat. This allows for “sleeping in” whenever desired.
Activities
Individualized activities are planned that are both therapeutic and recreational in nature. Resident Council meetings allow for residents to voice the kinds of activities that would be enjoyable. Group outings are very popular and usually allow for the residents that are able to eat out from time to time.
For residents with more cognitive difficulties activities include more one to one sensory type sessions. Pet therapy, walks outside when able, and exercises that include reorientation to sight; smell, and touch are utilized.
Group activities are still enjoyed by most including the ever popular Bingo, sing-a-longs; nail care, and entertainment provided by local clubs and school age children.
Laundry Services
Full laundry services are available. Linens are laundered weekly and as needed as well as personal clothing. Laundry staff is available every day. Upon admission items are inventoried and labeled. Residents and families are encouraged to notify the laundry department whenever a new item is brought in.
Housekeeping Services
Daily cleaning of all resident rooms is provided six days a week. Monthly, rooms are totally cleaned when furniture and knick knack items are moved so that proper cleaning and dusting can occur. Newly carpeted halls are vacuumed daily or as needed. Aside from the nursing department, our housekeeping staff has more interaction with patients than any other employee. That is why we encourage our housekeeping staff to thoughtful and helpful when working with the residents.
Transportation
Our transportation department is available for medical appointments, staff training workshops, and recreational outings. Our new bus seats up to twelve ambulatory residents and two wheelchair bound residents making group outings possible. Our additional vehicle, a minivan is more convenient for medical appointments. Long distance medical trips are scheduled as needed. To offset the costs of gas, transportation aide wages, and wear and tear on the bus or van, donations are appreciated when a medical appointment is required.
Area Medical Services
At our disposal we have many medical services available in the immediate area. These include: a medical clinic located within walking distance of the facility regularly staffed by rotation of three doctors and three physician assistants. The Boone County Health Center is located in Albion, fifteen miles from Newman Grove. Medical facilities are located in Norfolk and Columbus, both of which are approximately forty-five miles from Newman Grove. Also available are ambulance services run by the volunteers of the Newman Grove Rescue Squad.
Additional Services Offered
Additional services offered through the facility include:
• Hospice services are contracted through two agencies. They are St. Francis Medical Center, Grand Island; and ASERA Care of Golden Living, Norfolk. Hospice care is end- of- life care provided by health professionals and volunteers. They give medical, psychological and spiritual support. The goal of the care is to help people who are dying have peace, comfort and dignity. The caregivers try to control pain and other symptoms so a person can remain as alert and comfortable as possible. Hospice programs also provide services to support a patient's family.
• The facility participates in the Meals-On-Wheels program. Daily meals are sent from the facility to members of the community in need for this service. Meals are delivered by volunteers of various church groups.
• Podiatry services are provided monthly for residents requiring evaluation and treatment of their feet. Usually minor ailments such as corns, calluses and other disorders are treated. The facility currently works with Dr. Frank Rizzo, of Omaha, NE to provide this service.