FAQs
You have questions? St. Catherine's has answers! Here are the basics, but don't stop here! Call us today at 301-447-7000 or email us and one of our skilled nursing staff would love to talk to you about solutions specific to your situation.
You have questions? St. Catherine's has answers! Here are the basics, but don't stop here! Call us today at 301-447-7000 or email us and one of our skilled nursing staff would love to talk to you about solutions specific to your situation.
What is Skilled Nursing Care?
Skilled nursing care is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. It typically involves trained professionals performing either short term or long term nursing services according to needs. St. Catherine's 69 bed skilled nursing care center offers spiritually centered, holistic care to the frail and elderly including 24 hour nursing care, pain management, rehabilitation, restorative care and palliative care. (Learn more about our Skilled Nursing Care services.)
What is a Rehabilitation Center?
A Rehabilitation center is a home in which persons live while receiving therapy and counseling such as occupational, physical and speech therapy. St Catherine's are also available. Therapeutic support is an integral part of the care that is offered at St. Catherine's. Our Aquatic program is provided in our large therapeutic pool.
What is a Medicaid or Medicare Nursing Home?
Medicaid and Medicare Nursing homes provide custodial and skilled nursing care 24/7. Medicaid and Medicare Certified nursing homes are eligible for benefits and are actively monitors and assessed through the prospective programs. St. Catherine's participates in both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since 1994.
What is Short Term Rehabilitation?
Short term rehabilitation (as opposed to Long Term Care) promotes independence and rapid return to home after a period of rehabilitation from a broad range of surgical procedures, stroke, amputation, injuries and illness. At St. Catherine's our motto is to help you to live life without limitations and we mean it. (Learn more about our Short Term Care services.)
What is Long Term Care?
Long term care (as opposed to Short Term Rehabilitation) is required for anyone facing debilitating or chronic illnesses. Illnesses such as this require different levels of constant assistance, making it impossible for many to stay home alone. A diagnosis like these will change your life, but St. Catherine's does our best to make it a positive change. Our caretakers develop meaningful relationship with our patients to learn how to best meet there daily need and give them a positive environment to thrive and enjoy life.
What is Senior Care?
Senior care is the fulfillment of the special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens. Senior care includes services such as assisted living, adult day care, long term care, nursing homes, hospice care, and In-Home care. St. Catherine's prides themselves in being "a caring place that celebrates the human spirit" and we understand that every situation is special. Or skilled nursing staff will work with you to develop the senior care plan that is perfect for you and your loved ones.
What is Respite Care?
Respite care is temporary institutional care of a dependent elderly, ill, or handicapped person in order to provide relief for their usual caregivers. At St. Catherine's we understand the challenges of daily care, so we offer state-of-the-art respite care to provide a stress free option to families in this situation. St. Catherine's respite care provides hardworking caretakers with some down time, without any lapse in the excellent care our patients always receive.
What is Elder Care?
Elder care is another term for Senior Care. (See What is Senior Care?)
What is Aquatic Therapy?
Aquatic therapy (or pool therapy) is physical therapy that is performed in the water. Aquatic therapy use the resistance of water instead of weights, reducing risk of injury and increasing positive results. Therapeutic support is an integral part of the senior care, respite care and rehabilitation that is offered at St. Catherine's. We offer a full Aquatic Program, which is provided in our large therapeutic pool.
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South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
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St. Catherine's
Nursing Center 301-447-7000 | 301-447-7014 TDD for Disabled | 301-447-7015 or 301-447-7028 or 301-447-7036 FAX Member of Ascension Health |
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A Caring Place
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