Opened in 1975, Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth is a 62-bed skilled nursing facility certified for Medicare and Medicaid.

The leadership at the Home on Eighth is taking steps towards "creating home". It is an extending journey of moving away from the traditional medical model and moving toward a social model of care. More and more each neighborhood will develop its own personal style. The residents gather to discuss and make decisions on culture change.

 

Competent, caring and well-qualified staff will continue to meet resident medical needs in a home setting. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided. Hospice services are available.

 

An individual care plan is developed for each resident by a team which involves the resident and his/her family. Activities are designed and adapted to match each resident's level of ability and interest. Samaritan Bethany provides free wheelchair accessible transportation to medical appointments for residents and those who accompany them. Personal hair care is offered at the care center as well.

 

One of the neighborhoods is designated for the care of residents whose needs are short-term. It is recognized that the needs of those residents may be quite different than the needs of the long-term population.

 

Most rooms at the facility are designed for two residents, though there are two private rooms. Each room has a private bathroom. There are numerous areas throughout the building where private or larger group visits can be accommodated.

 

Spiritual needs are met by the staff Chaplain who conducts weekly services and routinely visits with residents at the facility.

 

Shopping is available at the Auxiliary Gift Shop for residents, family members, and staff.