The Skilled Nursing Unit at Lee Memorial Hospital is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate care to help patients get back home as quickly as possible. Located on the third floor of the hospital, this 18-bed unit offers a unique setting that allows for seamless patient transitions while providing the amenities, services, and comfort of the hospital. The care team approach focuses on giving patients the right care in the right setting, whether they are recovering from joint surgery, a stroke, heart surgery, COPD, or other medical conditions.
The staff at the Skilled Nursing Unit includes registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, and registered dietitians. These specialized professionals work together to create personalized, patient-centered rehabilitation plans aimed at helping patients successfully transition back to the community. The unit features a newly upgraded environment with amenities such as wireless internet, a therapy gym open seven days a week, a community room for relaxation, and an in-house pharmacy.
Upon admission, the care team meets with each patient to define goals and address any potential barriers to progress. A customized care transition plan is created to ensure that patients return home safely and quickly. Most patients who recover at the Skilled Nursing Unit are able to regain their previous quality of life with improved mobility, reduced pain, and faster recovery. As part of Lee Health, the unit collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure quality, safety, and continuity of care during the transition from hospitalization to post-acute care.
Overall, the Skilled Nursing Unit at Lee Memorial Hospital is committed to providing the highest level of patient care through personalized rehabilitation that focuses on the individual needs of each patient. With a team of dedicated professionals and a newly upgraded environment, the unit offers a supportive and healing space for patients to rehabilitate and transition back to the community with improved health and well-being.