Evaluating nursing homes in Midland MI?
Nursing homes in Midland MI are not all the same.
Of all the nursing homes in Midland MI, King’s Daughters Home is different. We are the only nonprofit, private-pay facility for nursing care. We provide assisted living services as well. As part of our mission, we are dedicated to providing excellent care in a vibrant, healthy environment, enabling residents to preserve their independence and quality of life.
At King’s Daughters Home, we provide long-term care services and the added safety net afforded by 24-hour nursing care. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved one’s personal needs are attended to by trained professionals who can also quickly address potential medical emergencies.
Our top goal is to meet each person’s physical and emotional needs around the clock. We strive to help each resident enjoy life and all that she/he can still do.
Our level of care is beyond compare.
In our nursing home, we provide medical services and care - including long term skilled nursing care, personal care services, and assistance with memory care. The care of every patient is supervised by our Medical Director and Director of Nursing. Medications are carefully administered by professional staff and reviewed by physicians and pharmacists. Nutrition and weight loss/gain are also closely monitored.
All of our caregivers are Certified Nursing Assistants.
Our team also assists residents with bed mobility and transfers, toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating. All of our caregivers are Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) managed by our Director of Nursing and Assistant Director of Nursing.
What medical services are offered in-house?
These are provided by companies contracted by KDH. All service providers can bill Medicare and private insurances for the following care services:
- Podiatry
- Audiology
- Dental
- Eye care
- Therapy – physical, occupational, speech
- Hospice
- Laboratory services
- X-ray
What amenities are included with nursing home care?
Since we have both assisted living and nursing care options, the same amenities are available no matter your care plan.
- Three scrumptious, healthy meals per day, plus snacks and beverages
- Housekeeping services
- Laundry and linens
- Chapel services
- Activities, outings, wellness, educational programs
- Cable television
- Two courtyards with landscaped gardens
- Living room with piano
- Sunroom for family events
- Beauty/barber shop
- Huge windows in every room
- Alden B. Dow architecture
- Wi Fi
- Storage unit
In addition, in our nursing care center we provide:
* Resident attendant services such as:
- Assist with bathing
- 24-hour staffing
- Answering emergency calls
- Changing bed linens
- Servers at meal times
* Health monitoring services such as:
- Weekly vital signs (unless otherwise directed by physician)
- Consultation
- Communication with physician
- Medication administration
- Nursing assessments, quarterly as needed
* Restorative care (nursing home residents only)
Long-Term Care vs Nursing Care – What’s the difference?
People may refer to nursing care and long-term care as one and the same. Long-term care means that a person needs extra help with the activities of daily living to ensure they remain safe and healthy. Our care professionals provide assistance with using the toilet, getting into and out of bed & chairs, bathing, and eating.
Nursing care means that our nursing care center is staffed 24/7 by medical professionals trained to deal with health issues that could potentially arise.
At King’s Daughters Home, we a comprehensive range of long-term care services, including attendant care, nursing, and 24-hour supervision.
Please note – some therapies and levels of advanced medical care are not available at King’s Daughters Home including but not limited to IVs, tube feeding, and wound vacs.
How do we know when it’s time to move from assisted living to nursing care?
A medical assessment will determine what level of care is needed. Disease progression, progressive conditions, or injuries may mean that a person has significant deficiencies with the activities of daily living and now needs constant nursing care.
How does cost/payment work at a private pay nursing home like King’s Daughters Home? Does insurance cover the costs?
“Private pay” means that we do not take insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid. This is sometimes confusing to families who say “We thought Medicare paid for nursing home costs, or at least part of the cost.” In answer to this, please note - While Medicare and other insurance plans pay for skilled nursing home care after a major surgery or a 3+ day hospital stay, patients are covered for only 100 days of care per year. Patients and families must cover the additional costs out-of-pocket. In addition, Medicare does not pay for personal care (bathing, eating, dressing, or toileting) if that is the only assistance needed.
While people may qualify for Medicaid if their assets and income are limited, many nursing facilities (including KDH) do not accept Medicaid for payment. Long-term care insurance can help cover the cost of a nursing home stay. Veteran’s benefits may also provide a source of funding. This means that private pay is how many families must pay for ongoing nursing home care.
According to Senior Advice costs for nursing home care in Midland generally range between $245 per day and $278 per day. The average cost is around $248 per day, or about $90,338 per year.
Daily and monthly costs for nursing home care at King’s Daughters Home are substantially less with rates less than $75,000 per year.