Skilled NurSiNg Facility at ValleyCare

The goal of rehabilitation is to

help people achieve their highest

level of independence so they can

maintain a meaningful lifestyle.

The central theme of rehabilitation in ValleyCare’s Skilled Nursing Facility is “Quality of Life.” Dignity, respect and encouragement of positive self-image is afforded to all patients.

ValleyCare’s Skilled Nursing Facility is a 26-bed unit on the third floor of the Valley Memorial Center on the Livermore campus. The unit offers skilled nursing care and individualized rehabilitation of

patients who are medically stable and no longer require acute hospital care. The simulated home environment is designed to help patients make the transition from hospital to home quickly and cost-effectively. Patients may be transferred to ValleyCare’s Skilled Nursing Facility from ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton, or any acute hospital in the area.

The Rehabilitation TeamPatient care is managed by the family physician and coordinated by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of:

Each member of the team works with patients to help them restore their maximum physical capabilities and develop strategies for living as independently as possible. The resident care coordinator will work with the team to assess each patient’s needs before being discharged and makes arrangement for any needed home care services.

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• Nurses• Physical Therapists• Occupational Therapists• Dietitians• Respiratory Therapists

• Recreation Therapists• Social Worker/Discharge Planner• Resident Care Coordinator• Pharmacist• Speech Therapist (if required)

Individualized ProgramTreatment is intense and short-term. The average stay is 10 to 14 days. Some patients may have a skilled treatment plan that requires a longer stay.

Patients generally are eligible for physical and occupational therapy. Recreational therapy is also available. They learn how to use adaptive equipment to make daily activities easier and safer. In the fully equipped kitchen, patients are taught how to work around disabilities and how to prepare meals safely and effectively to meet their needs.

Everything that takes place in the Skilled Nursing Facility has a therapeutic purpose. Recreational therapy is meant to be fun, and at the same time help people relearn cognitive and physical skills diminished by their illnesses.

The program is tailored to each person’s specific needs and areas of interest. For example, if a person loves to golf, they can practice putting on the front lawn. Patients can also visit with their own pets or participate in the Pet Therapy Program.

Family ParticipationFamily and Friends are crucial to recovery. They are encouraged to participate in therapy sessions and in weekly meetings to monitor progress and treatment goals.

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For more information about ValleyCare’s Skilled Nursing Facility in Livermore, please call 925-373-4060 or visit www.valleycare.com

ValleyCare Medical Center 5555-5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. Pleasanton 925-847-3000 TDD&TTY 925-449-7622

ValleyCare Health System, Livermore 1111-1133 E. Stanley Blvd. Livermore 925-447-7000 TDD&TTY 925-416-3422

ValleyCare Health Information & Physician Network 800-719-9111