Ochsner Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility is a part of the Ochsner Health system, which is dedicated to serving the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South. The facility offers a high level of care for patients who no longer require inpatient hospital services but are not yet ready to return home. Skilled nurses and therapists provide medical and rehabilitation services to help patients recover from a medical condition or surgery before transitioning to home care.
Unlike many other skilled nursing facilities, hospitalists at Ochsner provide around-the-clock coverage and specialists are available for consultations. Telemetry monitoring is also available for patients who require cardiac or other monitoring. The skilled nursing facility at Ochsner West Campus features 30 private rooms, a large gym, and activity room. Patients can easily transition to skilled care after being discharged from the hospital as the facility also offers inpatient rehab services and long-term acute care.
The skilled nursing care team at Ochsner includes registered nurses, nurse practitioners, a wound care nurse, dietitians, pharmacists, and access to physicians as needed. Patients receive comprehensive, personalized care through a team approach. Ochsner offers skilled nursing services at various locations throughout Louisiana in Lacombe, Kaplan, and Breaux Bridge. The skilled nursing facility at Ochsner West Campus has received recognition for excellence, including a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Patients who qualify for skilled nursing at Ochsner include those who have had recent surgeries, are debilitated or deconditioned after a hospital stay, require physical therapy, respiratory therapy, long-term IV treatments, or rehabilitation for conditions such as strokes or cardiac conditions. The skilled nursing team offers a range of care options, including long-term IV antibiotic therapies, wound care, and rehabilitation services. Ochsner Health is committed to groundbreaking research, changing and saving lives every day with the support of the community.