Licensed nursing staff provide medical monitoring and intervention around the clock. Nursing Assistants help our residents with the tasks of everyday functioning. We provide a variety of support and treatment, such as IV hydration. antibiotics, specialized feeding devices/tubes, wound care, oxygen and respiratory therapy.

An independent practitioner, Ann Smith MD, Family Practice, serves as Medical Director for the Patriot. Her clinical expertise is augmented by a genuine respect and interest in the well-being of the residents and their environment.

Our Palliative Care Program provides emotional, spiritual, comfort and symptom relief to those with identified need. The specially designed Serenity Suite offers a peaceful and supportive environment to the resident during the last days of life. Hospice Services are available, and a representative is part of our Treatment Team.

Pain management is addressed through multiple modalities - oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, transdermal and intravenous routes; heat therapy, whirlpool therapy, positioning with or without special adaptive devices.

A Wound Care Nurse addresses the specifics of skin maintenance and healing processes for our residents. Comprehensive Restorative Nursing addresses ambulation, dining, fitness/exercise, positioning, bowel and bladder function, and prevention of skin breakdown.