Southern Hills Skilled Nursing Facility

Skilled Nursing at Wentworth

Skilled nursing facilities feature high-level nursing care provided by licensed health professionals, such as registered nurses (RNs) and physical, speech, and occupational therapists. Get peace of mind knowing your loved one is in good hands when they’re receiving 24/7 care from certified and trained medical professionals.

Southern Hills is the only skilled nursing facility in Rison, Arkansas.

Skilled Nursing at Southern Hills  

Skilled nursing facilities are the most trusted facilities when it comes to elder care. To receive certification by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), skilled nursing facilities must meet strict criteria, and are subject to surprise inspections to ensure the highest quality standards are always in place.

Medication Management

Elders often have a long list of medications they must regularly take to help manage conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, etc. Following a stroke, fall, or serious illness, this list only increases. Southern Hills keeps track of every elder’s medication schedule, and ensures each dose is administered on time and in the appropriate amount.

In-House Therapy 

Staying active and moving is important for senior health, especially during the recovery process. Elders living at home will often become sedentary because they’re afraid of sustaining a new injury, or there is a lack encouragement because they’re living in an isolated environment. Southern Hills  keeps elders moving safely during their recovery. Safe monitored movement helps elders restore and stabilize joints affected by injury and regain confidence they need to move independently.  

Balanced Diet and Nutrition 

Maintaining a properly balanced diet is critical during recovery. Elders living independently are often limited by mobility, making it a challenge or impossible to prepare healthy meals on their own three times per day. Southern Hills prepares home-cooked nutrient-dense made to order meals throughout the day and night to fit any dietary need and aid in the best recovery outcome.

Social and Spiritual Support

When elders are no longer able to do what they love because of a sudden health change it places a heavy burden on their mental well-being.  Living independently at home in isolation often leads to depression and more physical problems. Living in a skilled nursing facility puts your loved one in an environment with nurses, staff, and other elders they can relate to and get encouragement from. Keeping spirits high and supportive socialization is so important for a full recovery.

Peace of Mind

Although you’d love to be with your elder as much as possible during their recovery, it’s not always possible. Knowing your loved one is in a home-like environment that’s safe, comfortable, and staffed with medical professionals gives you the peace of mind you need to get through the day. You’re also giving them the best chances of a full recovery.