Your Home for Comprehensive Personal Care Services in Longview, WA
At Heartland, we deeply understand the importance of providing personalized, compassionate care to all our clients. That’s why we offer an extensive range of personal care services in Longview, WA tailored to meet the individual needs of each person we have the privilege of serving. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our residents through dedicated service and a commitment to health and wellbeing.
Our Personal Care Services
1. Eating:
- Supervision & cueing for clients at risk of choking/aspiration.
- Altering food texture – cutting, chopping, or pureeing.
- Assistance with feeding as indicated.
2. Toileting:
- Regular reminders and supervision.
- Assistance with bedside commodes, bed pans, or urinals.
- Changing of briefs/pads and managing incontinence as needed.
3. Walking:
- Reminders to use assistive devices and correct usage cueing.
- Standby or contact assistance, promoting regular exercise.
4. Transferring:
- Supervision or standby assist during transfers.
- One-person assistance, including Hoyer lift transfers as needed.
5. Positioning:
- Assistance with changing positions or turning to prevent bedsores.
- Regular scheduled turning for high-risk clients.
6. Personal Hygiene:
- Assistance with oral care, shaving, hair styling, and nail care.
- Support with showers, bed baths, and application of personal care products.
7. Dressing:
- Supervision and assistance with dressing, ensuring comfort and dignity.
8. Bathing:
- Supervision and total assistance with showers, including skin assessments.
We encourage our clients to maintain as much independence as possible, always respecting their capabilities and desires.
Medication Services
- Timely medication reminders.
- Assistance with the administration of oral medications and injections.
- Comprehensive support with medication management.
- Assistance on applying prescribed topical medications.
Why Choose Us?
Skilled Nursing Services and Nurse Delegation
Heartland is managed by an experienced health care administrator (HCA) who contracts with a registered nurse (RN) delegator to offer skilled nursing services. Our capable and well-trained staff can perform all delegatable tasks under RN supervision, ensuring top-level care.
Specialty Care Designations
Our team holds DSHS-approved training in caring for clients with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and dementia, offering specialized attention to meet these unique needs.
Staffing
Heartland prides itself on having qualified staff who have completed all required Washington State training. Our team's sensitivity and respect towards our clients' cultural, ethnic, and personal preferences stand at the forefront of our care approach.
Cultural and Language Access
We serve culturally and ethnically accommodating meals and provide information in languages understandable to our residents. We honor and respect the varied backgrounds of our clients, striving to meet ethnic and cultural requests as appropriate.
Medicaid Policy
Heartland requires 12 months of private pay funds and 6 months of advanced notice for Medicaid conversion, with special provisions for direct Medicaid admissions. Our transparent policy ensures families are fully informed before admission.
Fun Activities for Your Loved Ones
With a belief in the importance of maintaining hobbies and interests, Heartland offers activities tailored to individual preferences, ensuring every resident finds joy and purpose every day.
At Heartland, your loved one will find a home where their needs are met with kindness, professionalism, and respect. Our comprehensive personal care services in Longview, WA, are designed to offer more than just assistance; we provide a community where every individual can thrive.
At Heartland, your loved one will find a home where their needs are met with kindness, professionalism, and respect. Our comprehensive personal care services in Longview, WA, are designed to offer more than just assistance; we provide a community where every individual can thrive.
Wheel Chair Accessibility
At Heartland, we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. That's why we have carefully designed our location to be accessible for wheelchair users.
For more information about our services, feel free to get in touch with us today. We look forward to hearing from you!