Columbine West Health And Rehab Facility is a skilled nursing facility that provides 24-hour care by a team of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants. Skilled care services offered include administering medication, laboratory work, intravenous therapy, restorative nursing, and treatment of specific skin issues. The facility also has Nurse Practitioners on staff who work in collaboration with physicians to treat medical issues. Social Services staff act as advocates for residents, coordinating individualized care plans and assisting with psychosocial needs.
Physical Therapy programs at Columbine West Health And Rehab Facility may include gait and transfer assessment and training, wheelchair positioning and mobility, therapeutic exercise, prosthetic and orthotic training, manual and soft tissue mobilization, wound care, and family training. Onsite treatments may include moist heat, ice, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation. The facility also offers a secure memory care unit with a dining room, living room, and courtyard for residents with memory impairments.
Occupational Therapy services help residents with activities of daily living skills, providing adaptive equipment and training for self-feeding, dressing, toileting, and bathing. Therapists focus on muscle re-education, upper extremity strengthening, splinting, cognitive retraining, and family education. Speech Therapy programs assist with communication, swallowing skills, speech relearning, and language skills. Discharge Planning services help residents transition back home, coordinating with nurses, therapists, families, and insurance case managers to ensure a smooth transfer.
Columbine Health Systems, the parent company of Columbine West Health And Rehab Facility, promotes diversity, challenges biases and stereotypes, and provides equal opportunities for all staff members. All staff are required to complete training on the "Code of Conduct, Ethics & Compliance Program" upon hire and annually to ensure high standards of care and professionalism. The facility is committed to providing quality care and support to residents in a compassionate and respectful environment.