Skilled Nursing Care

Exceptional Skilled Nursing Services
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Specialty Care

“I cannot thank you enough for the loving care you gave my mother.  Your kindness to her and us, her family, as well as the compassionate, professional help you give to everyone in your care is appreciated far beyond my means to express.  Your road is surely doing God’s work.  Thank you so much.”

– M. Cleary

At the Lutheran Home of Southbury’s 120-resident Skilled Nursing Facility, exceptional care is our specialty:

• Nursing staff are sincerely concerned about and attentive to residents and their needs, creating a warm and caring environment for residents and family members
• Residents are encouraged to regain and maintain their ability to participate in daily activities
• Recreational and chaplaincy programs keep residents engaged with one another and with the pleasures of life (See Resident Life page for more details)
• Medical Director Dr. Daniel Wollman (M.D. and Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania) provides compassionate and expert medical care.  Dr. Casey Ott and numerous other area physicians also have privileges to treat residents at the Lutheran Home of Southbury.
• Long-term residents have the opportunity to enroll in Evercare.  An Advantage Medicare Program, Evercare provides additional healthcare staff who assist in the early identification and specialized in-house treatment of illnesses.  Evercare has been praised by our local Congressional Representative Nancy Johnson (picture on right), as well as by residents and family members of the Lutheran Home of Southbury (for more information, please visit http://www.theheartofcaring.com/aboutEvercare.htm).

The Lutheran Home of Southbury’s On-Site Medical Services Include:

Traditional Nursing Care – Rehabilitation – Dentistry – Podiatry – Optometry – Audiology – Lab Services – X-Ray services – Wound-care – IV therapy – Palliative Care – Hospice Care – Comfort Care – Respite Care – Other medical services as requested by a physician

Non-Medical Services Include:

Three meals each day and regular snacks (in accordance with dietary requirements) –
Chaplaincy and various religious services – Recreational activities – On-site hair salon –
Housekeeping and laundry – Cable television – Private telephone service

Resident Care Conferences are scheduled regularly with residents, family members, and key care personnel of various departments to assess the progress of each resident.  Resident Council and Family Council contribute their recommendations to help the Lutheran Home of Southbury continually enhance services.

For additional information or for an application for admissions, please visit the “Admissions” webpage or contact our Director of Admissions at 203-264-9135 x 322; dcass@lhsouthbury.org. 

“Thank you for all the great care you gave my mother while she was at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten.” 

 – The Walker Family

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program

• The Lutheran Home of Southbury is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association of Connecticut (http://www.alzct.org) as the state’s pioneer in certifying 100% of staff in Dementia Care and for maintaining this level of expertise to date.
• Caregivers have developed an atmosphere of warmth, peace, and purposeful activity for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. 
• Our staff support concerned family members as well, offering them information on changes in behaviors/ symptoms, as well as methods to help communicate with their loved ones.
• Medical Director Dr. Daniel Wollman, a Board Member of the Alzheimer’s Association of Connecticut and one of the state’s leading Dementia Care physicians, complements the work of staff as he evaluates and treats residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

To Our Lutheran Home Family,

When I made the heart-wrenching decision to place my mother in a skilled nursing facility, I did so with certainty that I had found the best possible care for her.  And bless you all, you exceeded my expectations!

Although you didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Jean’s company before dementia, you all sensed her love of life.  You saw through to her soul, encouraged her self expression, and delighted in her remarks.  Our thanks to each and every one of you. 

Sincerely, 
Judy Lovdal and Family

Key components of our Dementia Care Program Include:

• Activity Focused Care
  
• Restorative Care
  
• Behavior and Safety Management
  
• Medication Management
  
• Retraining in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  
• Rehabilitation for Individuals with Dementia
  
• Respite Care

For additional information on residential care for people with dementia, please contact our Director of Admissions at 203-264-9135 x 322 or email dcass@lhsouthbury.org. 

For information on Scattering the Clouds and SmartCare, our programs to help people with dementia to stay at home in a safe environment for as long as possible, please visit our website page on Community Services or contact Edie Hardwick at 203-264-9135 x 159; ehardwick@lhsouthbury.org.

Dr Daniel Wollman