McAuley Manor at Mercycare
McAuley Manor at Mercycare
St. James Mercy Health System
One Bethesda Drive
Hornell, NY 14843
(607) 324-6918
The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) launched Benefits Check Up to help older people quickly and easily learn about and obtain public benefits to which they may be entitled.
Using an online questionnaire found at www.benefitscheckup.org the program generates a personalized report about the benefits for which an individual may be eligible and how and where to go about applying. Benefit programs include financial, healthcare and prescription drug assistance, housing, in-home services, educational opportunities, employment and volunteer opportunities and services.
About McAuley Manor
McAuley Manor under went extensive renovation and new construction making it possible to accommodate 120 residents including those with special needs; ventilator dependency to dialysis, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, and short term rehabilitation.
In addition to the many new features of the facility, their compassionate staff is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for the residents in their care.
Featuring:
On Site, Full-time Occupational, Physical Therapy & Speech Therapy
24 Hour Registered Nursing Coverage
Gift Shop
Spacious Rooms
Enclosed Courtyard
Neighborhood Design with Lounges
Full-time Registered Dietician
Specialized Activities
Consultative Speech & Psychological Services
Spiritual Care Services
Resident & Family Advocacy Council
Beauty Shop
Podiatric & Dental Care & Eye Care & Hearing
Nursing Care
Nursing care is provided 24 hours a day by a qualified staff of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. As part of the interdisciplinary care team, nursing develops, directs and evaluates a system of comprehensive care that will assist residents to reach their optimal level of wellness.
Nursing actions are:
Based on the admission nursing assessment
Specific to individual needs
Responsive to the changing status of the resident
Planned together with the resident and/or significant other
Coordinated with the interdisciplinary care team
The nursing staff recognizes that residents have the desire and potential to be productive, contributing members of society and that human potential is not limited by chronological age.
Rehabilitation Services
Physical, occupational and speech therapies are available to assist residents in achieving and maintain their highest level of functional independence. Restorative or maintenance programs are provided following a physician referral, with periodic assessments provided to monitor progress. All therapeutic services are provided by New York State licensed professionals.
Social Work Services
Social work is an integral part of the caregiving team and services are available to all McAuley Manor residents and their families. The Social Work Department is responsible for assessing and addressing residents’ psychosocial and environmental needs throughout their stay at McAuley Manor. A residents’ discharge potential is also evaluated throughout his/her stay and discharge planning is provided when appropriate. In addition, the Social Work Department responds to all inquiries regarding admission to the nursing facility and coordinates admissions to those accepted for placement.
Services provided to meet resident’s psychosocial needs include:
Ongoing Psychosocial Assessment
Resident Advocacy
Assistance with Adjustment Process
Emotional Support, Supportive Counseling (for both Residents and Families)
Interdisciplinary Team Conferences/Family Conferences
Information and Referral
Discharge Planning
Assistance in Development and Operation of both Residents Council & Family Council
Specialized Activities
A variety of organized programs are offered seven days a week by the full-time Activity Department. These programs provide meaningful activities which promote and enhance our residents’ highest level of physical, mental and psychosocial functioning.
A calendar of activities/programs is developed each month to provide social, physical, cognitive, spiritual and craft opportunities. A balance of structured and independent activities are provided.
They include:
Group and Individual Exercise Programs
Community Outings
Intergenerational Programs
Weekly Religious Services
Crafts and Games
Specialized Programs for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Residents
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