Program areas at ABHM
Skilled nursing facilities: the skilled nursing facilities of the obligated group (including board & care and basic care units) provide health care and convalescent treatment primarily for in-patient elderly persons, including those admitted as an intermediate step after hospitalization and before returning to their Homes, as well as those admitted for long-term residency. the skilled nursing facilities are licensed under the regulations of the state in which they operate, and are certified as nursing facilities under both the state medicaid and federal medicare programs. Certification requires that the facilities provide continuous registered nurse supervision and specific ratios of nursing personnel per resident.the skilled nursing facility residents receive 24-hour nursing care, all meals (and special diets as required) and such drugs and therapy as may be prescribed by the resident's physician. Three balanced meals are provided to each resident daily, in the resident's room or at a central dining location. Light snacks are provided during the day and at bedtime. Each skilled nursing facility is administered on location by a full-time administrator licensed by the state. A director of nursing services, who is a certified nurse, is responsible for supervising the registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and registered nursing assistants working at the skilled nursing facilities. Social service programs are provided by social workers under the supervision of a licensed staff member or guided by a consulting social worker and assisted by volunteer auxiliary groups. Each of the skilled nursing facilities has a consulting physician on call who is available to the residents at the facility. In addition, the skilled nursing facilities arrange with hospitals for transfer of residents between the facilities and hospitals when necessary.the skilled nursing facilities provide resident rooms designed principally for two beds, but also include some one-bed rooms. Each skilled nursing facility contains one or more dining rooms, one or more recreation areas, day rooms, therapy area, and fully-equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. All skilled nursing facilities have approved fire detection and alarm systems. Each skilled nursing facility provides a beauty and barber shop on location.assisted living facilities: the assisted living facilities are designed and operated to allow senior adults to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle in a secure and convenient community atmosphere. Full-time professional managers provide assistance to residents. A nurse call system monitored 24 hours daily puts the residents in contact with nursing service staff. Daily housekeeping, included in the cost of rent, helps the residents with cleaning chores and provides an opportunity for facility staff to monitor the well-being of the residents. Social and activity programs provide residents with the opportunity to fully enjoy the facilities and are designed to meet the social and emotional needs of the residents. Additional services provided include: physical therapy, transportation, laundry services and blood pressure checks. Meal service is included in the monthly fee for the assisted living facilities. Independent living communities: the independent living communities offer a continuum of services on a campus setting. These independent living facilities are designed and operated to allow senior adults to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle in a secure and convenient community atmosphere. Full-time professional managers provide assistance to residents. the obligated group's independent living communities provide or assist in arrangements for additional services such as visiting nurses, chore services, or other personal need services. All independent living settings have a planned activity program, a variety of meal plans available, weekly housekeeping and transportation services provided. Specialized programs for health and wellness are also available for a nominal fee or will be available soon. Visitor quarters are available for family members and meals may be purchased for visitors as needed. An emergency call system monitored 24 hours daily puts the residents in contact with emergency medical services. Group Homes for developmentally disabled (crest services): crest services, a division of abhm, provides residential services to persons with disabilities in Iowa and Minnesota. the majority of the individuals served are those with a primary diagnosis of mental retardation, others may have some type of brain injury or other type of developmental disability. Services are provided in a variety of settings including the individual's own apartment under the home and community based services (hcbs) program or a small group home setting with two to four individuals (typically, a modestly sized home located in a residential neighborhood). Crest services does maintain one larger group home serving fifteen individuals in ottumwa, Iowa. the crest services staff works in conjunction with the primary consumer, their family, the medical team, and county and state social service staff to provide tailored services for the individual. Services provided include health care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, etc. ), development of job or social skills, recreational activities, budgeting and basic financial planning. Respite services are also provided as needed. the primary funding source is through certification in the hcbs waiver programs, which waives the cost of certain healthcare services, although there are several waiver programs funded with federal dollars, i.e., mental retardation, brain injury, elderly. Persons with a developmental disability (dd), other than mental retardation (excluding mental illness) are served under the county paid chapter 24 certified programs in both Iowa and Minnesota. Minnesota provides a parenting program for families in need of training and support in order to keep families intact using county funding.just as abhm seeks to fulfill our mission through those we serve, we also understand that mission calls us to contribute to the greater communities in which we live and work. This dual commitment both describes our past and defines our future by reinforcing the core principles and faith that guide our work.the information that follows is a detailed description of the community involvement during fiscal year 2023 by abhm, its continuing care retirement communities, nursing Homes, and affordable housing retirement communities. Elm crest: use of mckee community room for community events (meetings, church, memory walk), alzheimer's fundraiser, ministerial association meetings at elm crest, meals on wheels, transport residents for local appointments, and staff serving on boards outside of elm crest. Maple crest: abuse and neglect training, clothing and quilts for residents, provided educational activities for area professionals, veteran's day dinner, volunteer appreciation tea, religious services for non-residents, alzheimer's fundraiser, support to American legion, subsidized meals to non-residents, use of community for meeting space, support staff to other agencies, thanksgiving and christmas baskets. Thorne crest: religious and memorial service for non-residents, health care talk series, various presentations for non-residents, caregiver group for freeborn county, alzheimer's fundraiser, cpr courses, historical lecture series, sale of bethlehem olive wood collective, and use of community for meeting space for various groups.trail ridge: osher life long learning, internships with local high schools, listen and learn seminars for community, educational presentations for the community, church study groups, parkinson's association annual meeting, use of pool for swim america, annual parrish nurse meeting, use of community for meeting space, salute to veterans, staff serving on boards outside of trail ridge, visual support group, community picnic, guest meals for various events, religious service for non-residents. Tudor oaks: various presentations for non-residents, art display shows, dementia support group, voting site, donations to local charities, wellness center guest use, religious services, alzheimer's fundraiser, jammin' on main street, provided free space for bank, memorial services, use of community space for meeting space.