A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
- An Affiliate of the North Shore / LIJ Health System
875 Jerusalem Avenue,
Uniondale, NY 11553
Offces: 516.572.1400
Admissions:516.572.1510
Fax: 516.483.1992
Medical Care at A. Holly Patterson
Recognized nationally as a model for skilled nursing facilities, the Patterson Facility offers innovative care in an environment that treats the 'whole' person. The skilled and caring medical staff responds to the physical, social and emotional needs of each resident.
Extensive medical care is provided by the Facility's physician staff in such diverse areas as rehabilitation services, diagnostic and radiology services, psychiatric and psychological care, dental and ophthalmology care, podiatry services, cardiology evaluations and treatment, and neurological testing. On-site ambulatory clinics provide residents the convenience of accessible specialty medical care. Should inpatient hospital care be necessary, residents are transferred to the nearby Nassau University Medical Center, one of the finest teaching hospitals in the region, affiliated with the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health Systems.
Not content to be among the nation's most outstanding skilled nursing facility staffs, the doctors and nurses at the Patterson Facility continuously work to improve their skills through education. Each week, health care professionals provide updates on clinical procedures, advances in treatments, new pharmaceutical therapies and a host of other current medical topics.
For post-hospital care, A. Holly Patterson offers a continuum of services, including the following specialty units:
· Sub-Acute Rehabilitation for
- post-stroke
- post-fracture
- neuro-muscular disease
- accident recovery
- generalized debility
- and more
· Long-Term Rehabilitation
· Wound Care
· I.V. Therapy
· Dementia Services
· Ventilator and Respiratory Care
· HIV / AIDS
· Hospice Care
· Korean Long Term Care
Activities
With a full staff of Therapeutic Recreation, music and art therapists and 72 acres of park-like grounds, our residents are constantly motivated to live as fully and completely as possible. Community field trips, cultural programs, adapted sports and holiday celebrations are just a few of the many activities that fill the daily lives of our residents. A game room, featuring video games, pool table, basketball, and a large screen TV is open with staff supervision. Our Glee Club and Veteran’s Group are also among some of the specialty services that put us apart from the competition.
- Nursing
The goal of the Nursing Department is to provide safe and effective nursing care that is designed to help our residents regain and maintain the highest level of capability, and thus improve their quality of life.
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and audiology services are offered to our residents, in an effort to restore and maintain their optimum functional level and allow them to return to the community.
- Social Work
Committed to providing intervention and advocacy for our residents as needed, the main focus of this department is to maximize each resident's level of function by working with family and outside agencies. Discharge Planning assessments begin at admission to ensure that each opportunity to return to community living is afforded to every resident.
- Respiratory Care
Under the direction of the Medical Director and a board-certified pulmonologist, the Respiratory Care Department provides comprehensive care by licensed nurses and respiratory specialists around the clock, seven days a week.
- Pharmacy
Expeditious delivery ensures that our residents receive their prescribed medications in a timely fashion. The facility utilizes highly qualified pharmacy consultants for medication review.
- Laboratory Services
The Patterson Facility is one of the very few nursing homes that offer the services of an accredited, full-service laboratory, under the direction of a licensed pathologist.
- HIV Services
Under the direction of a skilled physician with experience in Infectious Diseases and the clinical management of persons with AIDS, the Patterson Facility offers a wide variety of services in a 20-bed designated unit.
Additional Services
A. Holly Patterson residents can enjoy the convenience of on-site beauty and barber shop services for a nominal cost. Also available are frequent on-site holiday gift boutiques and the Holly Shop, a stationery and sundries store operated by the Facility's volunteers, the Geronteers.
Also available are interfaith chaplaincy services, a variety of recreational activities, and resident banking services.
Overnight leaves from the Facility can be arranged, unless a medical condition prevents such a visit, or insurance prohibits it. Daytime passes are also available, with or without escort, depending on each resident’s personal situation.
Ample, free on-site parking is available.
About the Staff
Caring for the residents of the Patterson Facility is a way of life for its professionals. A highly qualified staff of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses delivers around-the-clock skilled care. A full-time staff of board-certified physicians, supervised by an on-site medical director, provides experienced care and treatment in all medical specialties relating to geriatric care. Other professionals, including social workers, registered dieticians; respiratory therapists, activities specialists, pastoral care and rehabilitation therapists are part of the team that provides day-to-day support services.
The Center prides itself on having a family of men and women whose concern, compassion and commitment are the essential components for ensuring the comfort and well-being of its residents.
Payment methods accepted include: Medicare; Medicaid; Private Pay; HMO or Third Party Provider (with authorization); Commercial Insurance or Medicaid Pending.
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