Meeting Munster Med-Inn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

ba12dadd-b909-9027-ab4c-45c255a6fafd-munster-med-coverThe Munster Med-Inn facility welcomes community members who are in need of a place to rest, recover, and re-enter their homes healthy and happy. This facility combines the comfort of a home with personalized healthcare, to help maintain the residents’ independence while receiving the top services of rehabilitation therapy.

Munster Med-Inn offers short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing, respite care, the memory care program, and hospice services. This facility will also provide services for outpatient conditions.

The facility is known for its post-acute rehabilitation program that is designed to help residents return home following any illness or injury hospital stay.

There is a designated therapy team who works with each patient for his or her personal therapy program. Also on staff are several physicians specializing in Cardiology, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, and Wound Care. There are also Physiatrists and Pulmonologists who visit the center routinely and when called.

The following are the services and amenities found at Munster Med-Inn.

Short-term Rehabilitation:
The residents receive care in a bright and well-equipped state-of-the-art therapy gym daily. They are led by specifically trained therapists in physical exercises, as well as for occupational and speech therapy. Residents receive one-on-one therapy to help improve function, restore mobility, regain balance, strengthen muscles, and recover both quickly and thoroughly. Program features include: a full-time and in-house therapy team, a six days a week program, weekly evaluations, physicians’ participation in the development of care plans, personalized treatment, and specialized seating programs.

Outpatient Therapy:
The team provides outpatient therapy for those who require rehabilitation services up to five days a week for about 45 minutes to an hour. With a doctor’s order, anyone suffering from joint pain, general weakness, decreased balance and mobility, recent surgery, and increased difficulty in performing activities may qualify to receive the services at the Munster Med-Inn building. People who have trouble eating, speaking, and swallowing can also receive help here.

24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care:
The facility offers 24-hour care by a staff of trained nurses. There are several on-site nurse practitioners, as well as an on-site wound care nurse.

Respite Care:
The facility offers respite care for those caregivers who need a temporary break from the 24-hour care for a loved one. Whether it is for a weekend or longer, the facility will step in and offer a room and personalized attention to anyone who needs help.

Memory Care:
The Memory Care program will provide long-term medical care to those patients with health and dementia related conditions in a monitored setting. Security is enhanced within the Memory Care Unit called the Traditions neighborhood, and memory-care specific nurses look over the activities provided. These nurses display amazing compassion and patience for the residents while placing emphasis on cognitive and psychosocial wellbeing of the residents.

Hospice Care:
The staff of Munster Med-Inn will work with residents and families on designing a dignified, personalized care plan for those in this this stage of their health. The team here will work together to manage any pain and symptoms in a comforting environment.

Amenities:

  • One-to-one relationship between staff and patients.
  • Complimentary wireless internet and cable TV
  • Housekeeping and laundry services
  • General store
  • Movie theater
  • Library
  • Activities, entertainment and religious services
  • Award winning restaurant style dining service
  • Upscale beauty salon and barber
  • Ice cream shop
  • Outdoor fully enclosed courtyard
  • Post Office

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