At Careplan, we are Northeast Ohio’s top care management service. Our team has a proven track record of relieving and reassuring numerous families by helping them find nursing homes and care for their family members in Greater Cleveland. We understand the stress and uncertainty that can come with this process, and we’re here to provide you with the peace of mind you need. Don’t just take our word for it. Read our five-star reviews from satisfied clients.
We take a deeply compassionate and individualized approach to caregiving. Our team understands that every family and individual is unique and tailors our services to meet your needs. Your family member’s well-being is our unwavering priority, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our ultimate goal is to offer you peace of mind. We understand that every family and individual is unique and tailor our services to meet your needs. Our team guides our clients through the selection process, providing expertise and support at every step.
What Are Nursing Homes?
A nursing home or skilled nursing home services provide around-the-clock care for people who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, hygiene, toileting, housekeeping, and medication management.
Residents of nursing homes usually consist of older adults, but sometimes younger people with disabilities (e.g., developmental disabilities) and those with other medical conditions also use nursing homes.
People in nursing homes live in apartment-style residences, with private rooms and board usually included in their monthly rates. Even though they live in their private unit, they can access the care and nursing they need.
How Careplan Care Managers Can Help You
Assessment of Needs
Our care managers conduct a comprehensive assessment of your loved one’s needs, preferences, and medical conditions. This detailed understanding of critical areas of their care, such as the level of care they need, medical conditions, mobility, dietary needs, and personal preferences, ensures we tailor our services to meet your unique needs.
Understanding Cleveland Nursing Home Options
Your loved one’s care manager will explain the types of nursing homes available and their services, such as nursing care, skilled rehabilitation services, social activities, housekeeping, memory care, and specialized programs for specific medical conditions.
Research & Evaluation of Nursing Homes in Cleveland
Our team knows what to look for in nursing home care for our clients. Your loved one’s care manager will research nursing homes in your desired area around Greater Cleveland. During this process, they will evaluate each option carefully and look at factors like:
- Quality of Care: We want your loved one to get the best quality care that meets their needs.
- Reputation: Your loved one’s care manager will check each nursing home’s reputation. We will not suggest one that seems questionable, such as looking at resident satisfaction ratings and nursing home reviews.
- Safety Records: We all want our loved ones to stay safe; the same goes for our clients. So, our team will check the safety records for each option.
- Licensing: Our team will check whether the facility has the licensure the Ohio Department of Health requires for nursing homes.
- Accreditation: We also ensure the nursing home has the proper accreditation when evaluating each option.
- Staffing Ratios: Our care managers will check that the staffing ratio at each facility is appropriate for their needs.
- In-Person Assessments: Their care manager may also personally visit facilities to assess the environment and talk to staff members. These in-person assessments can paint a better picture of each nursing home, allowing us to find the right fit.
- Cost of Nursing Home Care: Nursing home care is costly. We will also work with you to find a skilled nursing home facility within your budget.
Decision-Making Support
We understand that picking the right nursing home can be stressful. Your loved one’s care manager will empower you to make informed decisions, helping you weigh the pros and cons of each option based on their needs and preferences. Their care manager will give objective advice and support, ensuring your decision aligns with your family’s goals and values.
Coordinating Tours & Visits for Nursing Homes in Cleveland
Tours and visits are a great way to evaluate each option, and we encourage clients to take this step. Yet, your busy schedules may have placed scheduling these visits on the back burner.
Your loved one’s care manager can assist in scheduling these tours and visits. We can even accompany you on these visits, helping you ask the right questions to gather important information about each option.
Communication with Skilled Nursing Facilities in Cleveland
Our care managers can act as liaisons between you and the nursing home staff. We can facilitate communication, help address concerns, and advocate for your loved one’s needs throughout the transition.
Planning Transitional Care
As your loved one transitions into a nursing home, the process is not always straightforward because there are many moving parts. However, with our care managers’ expertise, we will support a smooth transition for your loved one as they move into the nursing home you pick.
Their care manager will arrange to transfer medical records to the nursing home so they have all their health information. This will help limit gaps in care and miscommunication.
We will also coordinate their transportation, such as to and from appointments to and from hospitals and nursing homes. So, you will have one less thing to worry about.
Continuing Care: Follow-Ups & Monitoring
When your loved one enters a nursing home, you might think their care manager is passing the baton. However, we want to assure you that this is not the case. We don’t stop caring for our clients.
Our care managers treat your family member like one of our own. We want nothing less than the best for our clients. So, after they move into their new home, we continue supporting and monitoring their care through regular check-ins. This ongoing commitment ensures that the nursing home continues to meet their needs. Regular check-ins also allow us to promptly address any issues or concerns, giving you peace of mind.
This ongoing commitment ensures that the nursing home continues to meet their needs and allows us to address any issues or concerns promptly.
We Can Help You
At Careplan Care Managers and Careplan Placements, we believe in individualized, compassionate care. We care about your family member’s well-being.
Our team can provide expert guidance, support, and advocacy to help you find nursing homes in Cleveland that meet your family’s goals and values. Together, we can ensure your loved one receives the highest-quality care in a supportive and nurturing environment.
If you want to work with us, contact us to schedule a consultation.
