Following an injury or illness, people want to get back to their life as quickly as possible and we keep this goal in mind at all times. Following physician orders, our teams of nurses and therapists provide plex medical and rehabilitation services to people with the following conditions:

• Joint replacement
• Orthopedic injuries and other surgeries
• Stroke and other neurological conditions
• Cardiac-related problems
• Pulmonary conditions
• Diabetes management
• Wound care
• Oncology care

Visit the pages below to learn more about specific programs.

• "northsidehealthcare.com/healthcare-services/short-term-rehabilitation/?page_id=34">Physical Therapy
• "http://dvcr.com/healthcare-services/short-term-rehabilitation/occupational-therapy/">Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Stroke and Neurological Disorders

At Diversicare we recognize that each individual is unique. Through individualized care planning, we strive to help every person continue to enjoy their family, friends and favorite activities. Services include 24-hour nursing care, a broad range of activities and social engagement opportunities, and assistance for activities of daily living. Our registered dietician has developed nutritious meals that are served in a comfortable environment promoting socialization and we never forget the importance of a smile or a hug!

There are times when caregivers need a helping hand. It may be a need to attend a special event or just to get a well-deserved break. Diversicare offers respite services to provide care when the caregiver cannot. Our team is experienced in caring for individuals with a wide variety of service needs, including decline in memory. We offer respite care that can provide peace of mind for the caregiver and a positive, social experience for the person served. Services provided include:

• 24 hour nursing
• Medication administration
• Dietician approved meals
• Assistance with personal activities of daily living
• Activities and socialization opportunities

Hospice is designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a terminal illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. When you choose hospice care, you’ve decided that you no longer want care to cure your terminal illness and/or your doctor has determined that efforts to cure your illness aren’t working. Professional medical care is still provided with sophisticated pain/ symptom relief. The patient and family are both included in the care plan and emotional, spiritual and practical support is given based on the patient’s wishes and family’s needs.

Hospice care is provided to patients who have a limited life expectancy. Although most hospice patients are cancer patients, hospices accept anyone regardless of age or type of illness.

The Hospice Team

Hospice care is typically provided through an interdisciplinary, medically directed team. This team approach to care for dying persons typically includes a physician, a nurse, a nurse’s aide, a social worker, a chaplain and a volunteer.

The hospice nurse makes regularly scheduled visits to the patient providing expert pain management and symptom control techniques. Throughout the time that the patient is under the care of hospice, the nurse keeps the primary physician informed of the patient’s condition. Nurses provide the complete spectrum of skilled nursing care and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Nurse’s aides provide assistance with the personal care of the patient.

Social workers provide assistance with practical and financial concerns as well as emotional support, counseling and bereavement follow-up. They evaluate the need for volunteers and other support services needed by the family and facilitate communication between the family and community agencies.

Chaplains provide spiritual support to patients and families, often serving as a liaison between them and their religious community.