Ladysmith Care Community

Ladysmith Care Community is an angelic assisted living community in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. It is within fine Rusk County which is part of the Badger State.

Services

Rehabilitation

Ladysmith Nursing Home offers in-house therapy. Our therapists are experienced dedicated individuals who want see each resident achieve their highest level of independence. We offer exercise stations on the patio where you enjoy the landscape and weather while doing therapy.We may also, for therapy benefits, incorporate the use of the Wii. Whether your need is long term or short term our therapy department along with the rest of our interdisciplinary team help reach and maintain your goals in an individual-centered health care approach.

Physical Therapy

Our licensed therapist examine, evaluate, diagnose, develop treatment plans, and provide prognosis for each resident on an individual basis. Therapy is provided to each resident that has sustained disabilities, impairments, or limitations in their overall physical function. These deviations can be the result of disease, injury, or pathological processes. Working with the resident, family and attending physician the therapist will set individual goals to restore function, improve mobility, and decrease pain. Treatments to meet these goals consist of strengthening exercises, ambulation training, balance and coordination exercises, as well as stretches to help range of motion and mobility. Our therapy department utilizing the Wii which works on balance, coordination and endurance while enjoying a game of golf, bowling, tennis or baseball in a controlled environment. Another unique option for therapy is using our outdoor circuit. Over the course of a rehabilitation stay, our physical therapists and assistant’s document progress, re-evaluate physical findings, and modify treatment strategies as appropriate. Also available are home evaluations to help the transition into the best possible environment upon discharge.

Occupational Therapy

The Occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants work to maximize independent function through utilizing purposeful activities. Function can be impaired in persons who are limited by physical injury or illness, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental or learning disability or the aging process. Our therapists work to prevent further disability, achieve and maintain health and productivity. Working with the resident, family, and attending physician the therapist will set individual goals to maintain independent dressing, grooming and bathing, using adaptive equipment as needed. Resistive exercises, weights, games and even a Wii system is used for coordination, balance, and dexterity. Many residents who are here for short term rehab successfully return to their own home.

Speech Therapy

The therapist evaluates and treats the following disorders or delays: articulation (pronunciation of words), fluency (stuttering), voice, receptive language (comprehension), expressive language, pragmatic language (social skills), oral motor skills and swallowing. The Speech therapists skills can be utilized by a variety of people with unique needs.

Nursing

Health Care Services

A dedicated team of RNs, LPNs and certified nursing assistances provides individualized care to meet each resident’s physical and psychological needs. Our professionally trained staff is focused on the daily needs and care of each individual while always remembering this is their home. Nursing is provided 24-hours a daily to meet the holistic needs of our residents and to ensure the highest level of support and functioning for each resident. Time is provided for each resident to express their individual problems and concerns, maintaining their personal rights and dignities. Specialty nursing services are provided as needed.

• Medication Management
• Rapid Recovery Care Program – Short Term Care
• In-house Hospice/Palliative Care
• Restorative nursing
• IV therapy
• Laboratory Services – blood draws done  in-house
• Respiratory Therapy

Medical Services

In its commitment to excellence, Ladysmith Nursing Home works with your primary physicians through regular visits in-house as well as assisting in making appointments and setting up transportation when needed.

• Medical Director
• With a specialty in geriatric medicine provides regular onsite visits and participates in our facility quality efforts through its Quality Council
• Pharmacy
• Contracted with local pharmacy to provide evaluation of each resident’s medication regimen and works with nursing to ensure safe medication practices
• 24-hour lab and x-ray
• Services contracted with area hospitals and clinics
• Other Health Care Services as Needed
• Consulting or specialty services: Upon request of the physician, appointments will be made to see a specialist
• Transportation
• Affiliated with Ladysmith Nursing Home is Key Care in which 24-hour non-emergency medical or non-medical transportation is available

Podiatry, psychiatric, and Wound Care

• Podiatry Services
• Podiatry care and treatment services are offered in-house
• Psychiatric Services
• Services for behavioral health, medication management and routine evaluations are provided in-house via Tela med. Also 24-hour on-call telephone consultation from physicians available
• Wound Therapy
• Nursing staff works closely with each physician and a Clinical Wound Specialist to make sure appropriate wound care is provided. Clinical Specialist makes regular onsite visits and is available 24-hours daily for consultation