Skilled Nursing
You're in Great Company
and Even Better Care
Living at The Knolls of Oxford gives our residents access to the health care pavilion, which provides an environment where residents maintain their dignity and pride no matter their nursing care level.
Memory Support
Dementia and memory support unit located onsite
Rehabilitation
Get back to "normal" as fast as possible while still living comfortable
Skilled Nursing for Seniors
The Knolls of Oxford philosophy of respecting and recognizing every person’s need for privacy and individualism is seen throughout the community, including our Health Care Pavilion. We provide an environment where residents maintain their dignity and pride no matter their nursing care level.
Our team of Skilled Nursing professionals with excellent credentials meets with each new resident and family to develop an individual care plan. Supportive, nurturing staff members follow residents through various levels of care to form a trusting relationship. Residents are encouraged to participate in multiple social and recreational activities.
Amenities Offered:
- A majority of private rooms
- Spacious semi-private rooms
- Private baths in every room
- Bathing spa
- Social and recreational programs
- Hair salon
- Scheduled group transportation
- Bistro
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapies
- Rehabilitation services, restorative programs
- Single floor design
- Individual climate control
- High-speed internet
- Cable TV hookup
- Wheelchair transportation
- Library, computer area
Services:
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Skilled nursing care with regular intervention and oversight by physicians, licensed nurses, and certified nurse assistants
- Medication administration
- Continence management
- Housekeeping
- Health monitoring, reassurance checks
- Memory support assistance in private suites
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Physical, speech, and occupational therapy as needed
- Medicare and Medicaid certified
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Memory Support
The special needs of residents affected by dementia, including Alzheimer’s, can be addressed in the Memory Support residences located in Skilled Nursing care. The Knolls of Oxford recognizes that memory loss affects people differently and progresses at varying degrees.
Rehabilitation Unit
The Knolls of Oxford offers onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapy for patients and residents. Outpatient therapy services will also return after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Rehabilitation services are available for neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, orthopedic, balance, and non-pharmaceutical pain control.
Occupational therapy services include:
- Myofascial release, muscle energy
- Trigger point release
- Craniosacral therapy
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Body balance techniques
Members of our onsite therapy staff are:
- Physical therapy assistant, Brian Johnson
- Physical therapist, Jessica Offill
- Certified occupational therapy assistant, Kara Royer
- Registered occupational therapist, Cindy Schneider
The Knolls of Oxford Skilled Nursing Q&A
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Regular intervention and oversight by physicians, licensed nurses, and certified nurse assistants
- Medication administration
- Continence management
- Housekeeping
- Health monitoring, reassurance checks
- Memory support assistance in private suites
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Physical, speech, and occupational therapy as needed
Three meals per day are provided in skilled nursing. Your meals are served at specific times on each unit. Please check at the nurse’s station for your mealtime. According to your physician’s order, all meals are prepared under the supervision of a registered dietitian. Residents or family members may fill out selective menus two weeks in advance. Family members or responsible parties should check with the nurse or dietitian before bringing any food into the facility to ensure it is appropriate and follows your prescribed diet plan. Our dietary team strives to plan palatable, attractive menus and meet the individual’s nutritional needs. The dietary staff is available to discuss any concerns regarding the resident’s diet.
Skilled nursing is under the medical direction of Dr. Brent Bader.
- Director of nursing, Paul Harville
- Risk management director, Karen Pendleton RN, CPASRM
9:1 The Knolls of Oxford maintains staffing levels well above state requirements.
The readmission rate is approximately 12% which is below state and national averages.
Payment is subject to the patient’s insurance coverage. Payment is handled on an individual basis by our billing department.
Multiple activities are available daily for the residents. We try very hard to ensure our activities are suited to the resident’s likes and abilities. These include but are not limited to card games, bingo, music, art projects, physical activity/wellness, and cinema time.
The beauty shop is open several days a week and offers various beauty and grooming services. Beauty shop charges will be billed to you on your next month’s statement. You will receive a list of prices for services upon admission.
Rooms in skilled nursing are furnished with a bed, dresser, nightstand, one chair, and a bedside table. If you reside in our rehabilitation unit, television and telephone are provided. You should not bring any personal furniture into a room without the permission of the director of environmental services to ensure that fire and sanitary codes and safety are maintained. You may bring personal items such as family pictures, desk lamps, clocks, calendars, radios, television, etc., to create more of a home-like atmosphere. The care and maintenance of any items brought into the facility are the responsibility of the resident or representative. These items must be in good repair and not constitute a safety or infection hazard.