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Do you provide both short- and long-term care?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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Yes. In addition to offering Sarasota’s finest assisted living care facilities, we also offer short- and long-term skilled nursing care to those recovering from an illness or injury, providing restorative services intended to help you regain independence and return home as soon as possible.
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Do you have a special unit for those suffering from Alzheimer’s?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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Yes, we have specifically established a 20-bed unit, the Harmony Pavilion, to help those suffering with Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders.
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Do you have physicians on staff?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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Yes. In addition to our nurses, certified nursing assistants, rehabilitation specialists, social worker and Activities Director, we have physicians licensed in internal, pulmonary and psychiatric medicine on staff.
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Do they work in conjunction with my doctor?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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Every care plan is individualized and developed in concert with your physician.
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What is the goal of your rehabilitative services?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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Our goal is to help you regain the highest level of independence possible for you so that you can return to the comfortable and familiar surroundings of home, family and friends.
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What rehabilitative therapists do you have on staff?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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In additional to physical, occupational, and speech and respiratory therapists, we have a social worker and nutritional specialist on staff.
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Do you provide pulmonary rehabilitative services?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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We have the ONLY ventilator unit between St. Petersburg and Naples, and we have a speech and respiratory therapist on staff to help those suffering with respiratory problems with their communication skills and swallowing skills.
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Do you care for people who have had a tracheotomy?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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Yes. As the ONLY ventilator unit between St. Petersburg and Naples, we are uniquely qualified to care for patients recovering from a tracheotomy procedure and we provide the same rehabilitative services.
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What kinds of activities are available for patients?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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We have a Activities Department dedicated to keeping patients involved with fun, life affirming activities including art, movies, gardening, pet friends and intergenerational experiences. We encourage visits from family and friends because we feel that social interaction is essential to recovery and the quality of life. In addition, our five lushly landscaped acres offer patients not just a pleasant place to receive visitors, but a place where they can enjoy peaceful meditation.
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I work a difficult shift. Can we make special visiting arrangements?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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While our visiting hours are 8 to 8, we understand the importance of a loved one’s involvement to recovery and will be happy to try to accommodate any special needs you may have.
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What is the facility like?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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Our hope is to create a home-like atmosphere. From the moment you enter Harmony Healthcare you sense the warm welcoming nature of our facility. Common areas are attractively decorated and well lit. Rooms can be decorated with personal items and treasures from home and all have televisions and private bathrooms. Seating in the dining room encourages companionship and conversation. There is private dining room that families can reserve for special occasions.
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Can you address special dietary needs?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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Yes, under the direction of our head chef and dietician, we will be happy to accommodate any special dietary needs whenever possible. And all meals are restaurant style, so residents always have a choice at mealtime.
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What happens in the event of a medical emergency?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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Be assured, if an emergency occurs our staff physician cannot handle, we are only minutes from both Sarasota Memorial and Doctor’s Hospitals.
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My father’s hospitalization is proving to be a very stressful situation or the rest of the family. Is there anything you can do to help?
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Date : 11/25/2008
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We certainly understand what a difficult time this can be the loved ones of our patients. Our staff is always available to answer any questions you may have and are also happy to help arrange counseling or therapy, should you feel they’re necessary.
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