LOCATION
200 7th Ave SW
Altoona, IA 50009
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CAREERS
Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation
Experience a place you can call home
Skilled Nursing Care
We take pride in our involvement in the community and the surrounding areas. We are involved in church events, local events, school events, sponsorships, etc.
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Our nursing staff follows your personal physician’s orders for nursing care, therapy, nutrition, and the administration of medication. Our interdisciplinary team develops a care plan to fit each resident’s needs, whether it be post acute care following an illness or hospital stay, a special diet, rehabilitation, or emotional support and/or physical assistance in daily living.
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At Altoona Nursing and Rehab, clinical services provides comprehensive services and programs to promote the physical and emotional well-being of our residents. These include:
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Skilled care
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Intermediate care
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Short-term/respite care
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Nursing rehabilitation and therapy services (including physical, occupational and speech therapy)
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IV therapy
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Ostomy care
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Wound care
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Diabetic care
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Enteral nutrition
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Tracheotomy care
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Pain management
Respite Care
You and your loved one need time for some rest and relaxation.
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Altoona Nursing and Rehab provides caregiver relief with our Restore and Rejuvenate program for your loved ones, so you can take care of you.
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Respite Benefits for Caregivers:
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A chance to spend time with other friends and family, or to just relax
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Time to take care of errands such as shopping, exercising, getting a haircut or going to the doctor
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Comfort and peace of mind knowing that your loved one is spending time with another caring individual
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Respite Benefits for the Resident:
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Your loved one will
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Receive quality care when the primary caregiver is away
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Interact with others having similar experiences
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Spend time in a safe, supportive environment
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Participate in activities designed to match personal abilities and needs
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Tips for planning Respite Care
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Involve your loved one. When planning for time off from your caregiving duties, make sure to keep your loved one is in the loop. Get their input on deciding how much time you will be away and who will fill in for you when you’re gone. Make sure to tell them that they will benefit from you being more relaxed and refreshed. Assure them that they will also reap rewards from socializing with other people.
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Assess your needs. Make a list of what care will be needed in your absence. Also decide if the respite care provider will need any special skills or training to be able to stay with your parent. If so, understand that your options for respite caregivers may be more limited.
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Stay organized. Use a calendar to assist you with helpers to keep track of appointments and send requests to friends and family. Don’t forget to include time for yourself and note it on the calendar.
You may believe that you should be able to “do it all.” Seeking help does not make you a failure. It’s important to remember that respite services benefit your loved one as well as yourself as the caregiver.
Our Amenities
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Best Life Enrichment Department in the area, with many events including church, social gatherings with family and friends, outings and much more
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Beauty/barber services
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Complimentary WiFi
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Private rooms available
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Complimentary TV with cable package in each room
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Several family gathering rooms
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Pet-friendly facility – after residents show us proof of vaccination, their pets are welcome to visit
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Complimentary laundry service
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Lounge with large TV