River Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center the 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Del Note, Colo., has launched an initiative aimed at guiding prospective long-term care residents through Medicaid’s complicated and sometimes stressful pre-screening process and addressing eligibility requirements. Overseeing River Valley RHC’s new Medicaid Pre-Screening Program is Director of Medicaid Services Carol Glover, who provides free virtual and phone consultations to individuals with questions concerning long-term care costs and Medicaid coverage. “It’s important to start the conversation early and explore your Medicaid eligibility before you need to enter a skilled nursing facility,” said Glover. Medicaid is a public health care program, funded primarily by the federal government, run at the state level, and administered by each county office. In Colorado, the program is known as Health First Colorado and it offers financial assistance for long-term care services. To qualify, individuals need to meet the program’s functional and financial eligibility requirements. Understanding Medicaid’s complex rules and regulations can be challenging, which is why River Valley RHC offers Glover’s services as a free resource for the community. Potential facility residents have a wide range of information not just to gather but also understand, Glover added. This includes determining income and asset levels, what counts toward these, what types of functional needs are covered for skilled nursing care, and more, she said. To get more information about the facility’s Medicaid eligibility prescreening program, or to talk with Glover, call 970-749-4525 or contact her at carol@centennial-hc.com. “This is a valuable community resource that saves time and makes the application process easier for prospective skilled nursing residents and their families,” said Peter Kleinsteuber, administrator of River Valley RHC. “It’s crucial to plan ahead and get the facts on Medicaid coverage for your specific needs so you can make the best decisions for your future.”
River Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is emphasizing social wellness techniques as a key component in helping itsresidents to increase their overall happiness while benefiting their health. Many seniors face challenges that impact the quality of theirlives and it’s important to have ongoing activities that bring them together with peers and others. When living at River Valley Rehabilitation &Healthcare Center, the skilled nursing facility’s residents are frequently engaged in group activities to help them stay active and socialized.
As an example of a special wellness activity for River Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center residents, Independence Day was filled with patriotic fun and festivities. Residents gathered together to enjoy aclassic Independence Day cook-out. “It’s very important and meaningful for our residents to partake in social activities that are designed to increase their emotional and mental wellness,” said its Administrator, Karen Martinez. “Fourth of July conjures up memories for our residents of celebrating with family and friends which is why we strive to create events such as these that help them feel more connected and engaged.”
River Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center places a strong focus on its residents’ social wellness for the positive impact it has on aging. As an example of a special wellness activity at River Valley, residents gathered together to enjoy a classic Independence Day cookout alongwith a variety of other group activities including:
*A patriotic sing-along with “Music with Deb”
* Attending a parade in South Fork, Colo.
“It’s critical to maintain seniors’ engagement levels, so we put significant emphasis on it,” said Martinez. “By having a wide variety of socialization opportunities and styles of get-togethers, we can fulfill the needs of many different interests, mobility capabilities, and personality types. This is what helps support a vibrant quality of life.”
Employees in immediate financial need at River Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center can now get economic help to tide them over during difficult times, courtesy of the facility’s just-created employee assistance fund. The unique fund, which is set up as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is administered for the skilled nursing facility by a third party, the Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF). Employees can apply for financial grants – which may range from $500 to $2,500 – to help meet expenses for unforeseen disaster or personal hardship. The applications and awards are handled directly by EAF, without the facility knowing who was awarded grants or their purpose, to maintain strict confidentially. Karen Martinez, RN, NHA, River Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Administrator, said the facility wanted to create a benefit for its staff that reflects part of its mission – treating employees as family – and can help employees in their times of need. “There are many reasons extra money may be needed, whether to deal with natural disasters, accidents, epidemics, illness, domestic abuse, or a death in the family,” she said. “In this season of giving, River Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is grateful for our staff and to provide additional means to support their well-being,” Martinez said. “This is another way we fulfill our mission. While our commitment is to provide genuine hometown care while becoming a vital partner in the community, none of that can be accomplished without ensuring the health, safety, and happiness of our valued teammates.”
Employees in immediate financial need at The Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center can now get economic help to tide them over during difficult times, courtesy of the facility’s just-created employee assistance fund. The unique fund, which is set up as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is administered for the skilled nursing facility by a third party, the Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF). Employees can apply for financial grants – which may range from $500 to $2,500 – to help meet expenses for unforeseen disaster or personal hardship. The applications and awards are handled directly by EAF, without the facility knowing who was awarded grants or their purpose, to maintain strict confidentially. Ashlee Monarco, The Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center administrator, said the facility wanted to create a benefit for its staff that reflects part of its mission – treating employees as family – and can help employees in their times of need. “There are many reasons extra money may be needed, whether to deal with natural disasters, accidents, epidemics, illness, domestic abuse, or a death in the family,” she said. “In this season of giving, The Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is grateful for our staff and to provide additional means to support their well-being,” Monarco said. “This is another way we fulfill our mission. While our commitment is to provide genuine hometown care while becoming a vital partner in the community, none of that can be accomplished without ensuring the health, safety, and happiness of our valued teammates.”
Call: 719-657-1105
Email: admin@rivervalleyrhc.com
Visit: 1335 6th St, Del Norte, CO 81132
