Programs of Care

The original intent in establishing Community Memorial Hospital was the development of an acute care facility.  Through the years, the hospital has sought to continually upgrade the quality and numbers of services it provides.  The hospital’s affiliation with major medical centers and health care agencies had allowed it to expand its health care services through a network that begins at the local level.

Emergency Care
Emergency care is provided by highly trained local providers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The physicians are supported by registered nurses, lab and x-ray technicians.  Community Memorial Hospital is prepared to handle any emergency from a laceration to a major heart attack or trauma.  With state-of-the-art equipment and certified and professionally trained personnel, the hospital can provide complete care and treatment from the time of the injury or illness to recovery.  In situations where complete care cannot be provided at the local level, we are able to transport our patients in a stable and timely manner to major facilities where the necessary care can be provided.  This transfer may be accomplished through local ground ambulance services.

Skilled Nursing Care – Swing Bed
The hospital’s swing bed program is an extended stay program providing all services that are available within the hospital.  Medical professionals include physicians, registered nurses, and registered physical therapists.  Frequently, such services are paid for by Medicare and Medicaid or commercial insurance companies.  For more information, contact the Social Services Designee at Community Memorial.

Intermediate Care – Swing Bed
Intermediate care is also included in the swing bed program at Community Memorial.  Patients in this level of care require moderate or extended care assistance in activities of daily living.  This program of care is often paid for by Medicaid or by the patient.  Check with the Social Services Designee at Community Memorial Hospital.

Respite Care
Respite care is specifically designed as support for families who provide care to family members who are physically or mentally handicapped.  When an activity, such as a vacation or a family outing is planned, and the handicapped member is unable to attend, the respite care program provides care for the handicapped family member for up to two weeks.  A minimum of one overnight stay is required for use of this care program.

Hospice
Hospice care is a specifically designed program for patients who are in the end stages of a terminal disease or condition.  Each patient and family works with specially trained hospice nurses to develop a program to fit the patient’s specific medical needs and ethical wishes.  The hospice staff and family work with the patient before admission, during the hospital stay and continue to work with the family after the patient has died.

Adult Day Care
Adult day care is designed for individuals requiring care on a daily or hourly basis.  If a family member who is taking care of a physically or mentally handicapped family member needs a day off, adult day care provides medical care for the disabled family member.  This service is provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  For more information regarding this service, please contact Community Memorial.

Home Care
Home Care is a program of care designed to assist the patient with medical needs while in his or her home.  As part of this care, such services as visiting nurse care, homemaker’s services, home oxygen, and physical therapy are offered.  Contact your physician for these services or our Social Services Designee.