Opened in 1981, Samaritan Bethany Heights is a one-story, 120-bed skilled nursing facility certified in both Medicare and Medicaid.

 

The leadership at Samaritan Bethany Heights 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. Hospice services are available. Physical, occupational, speech and music therapies are provided. There is currently a Rhythm Band, Vocal Choir, and Handbell Choir that residents participate in and regularly perform concerts.

 

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.

 

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 twelve private rooms. Each room has a private bathroom. There are numerous areas throughout the building where private or larger group visits can be accommodated. Personal hair care is offered at the care center. There are also many pets that share the facility with the residents.

 

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