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We are a 10-bed short-term skilled care unit designed to care for people who need daily medical attention and health supervision, but no longer need the full range of hospital services. Independence through training, teaching, and maximizing of the patient's functional potential are stressed. We serve a variety of illnesses including: stroke, orthopedics, IV therapy, brain injury, severe illnesses and many more. One of the program's goals is to assist individuals in maximizing independence in their care and mobility within the limits of their capacity and to help reintegrate them into the community. Patients are progressively expected to take on day-to-day responsibility for themselves and their surroundings. Our skilled care unit is covered by Medicare, and may also be included in other private insurance policies. In order to be eligible for payment, our facility is required to comply with extensive federal and state requirements. Admission is based on guidelines defined by Medicare, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and the State of Iowa. Length of Stay Rehabilitation Services - Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and daily activities are available as needed. A physician's order is required for these services. Medicare and /or your private insurance company may pay for these services. Family members are encouraged to attend therapy sessions.
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Mercy
Skilled Care Unit
Physical
Therapy - This may include gait and transfer training, exercises
to strengthen arms and/or legs, and activities to improve balance
or coordination.
Occupational
Therapy - This may include muscle strengthening, joint movement,
endurance, and coordination. This may also include problems with
perception and sensation. 
Speech-Language
Pathology - In speech therapy, patients work on thought processing
skills such as organizing and sequencing; giving or understanding
directions, talking on the telephone, reading signs, signing their
name, etc. Speech -Language pathologists also assess and treat
swallowing problems.
Recreation is essential to living. Since the purpose of
the Skilled Care Unit is to help you return to your previous lifestyle,
this is included in your therapy. Some activities are done individually
and some in-group. An activity calendar is posted monthly in each
room and on the board outside of the activity room. Families are
strongly encouraged to be aware of the activity program and to
participate.
Skilled
coordinator initiates/coordinates the admission agreements
for patients and verifies and obtains physician orders for admission
to the Skilled Care Unit. The Coordinator conducts a pre-admission
screen and is responsible for reviewing each case with physicians
and caregivers. A tour of the unit can be scheduled by contacting
the coordinator at 712-279-2050.
Medical
Social Services/ Discharge Planner will help plan your discharge.
She/he will refer you to various community agencies that may be
able to meet your needs or assist you in solving problems or concerns,
which you may have.The medical social worker/discharge planner
is also qualified to assist you or your family with alterations
in emotional, physical and financial status to ensure continuity
of care.
Nursing
- Your care will be directed and carried out by registered nurses,
licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants who
have experience in geriatric, medical/surgical and rehabilitation
nursing.
Dining room - Patients are encouraged to utilize the dining
room for meals and activities on a daily basis. Family is welcome
to spend time with their loved ones in the dining room at any
time.
Patient
Rooms - There are only single bedrooms in our facility. This
maximizes patient privacy and patient satisfaction. 