Long-Term Care
Compassionate Long-Term Care
Finding compassionate, dependable care for your loved one starts at Pilgrim Manor. Our skilled team provides long-term care with dedication and respect, meeting each resident’s individual needs.
We focus on a safe, supportive environment that promotes dignity and independence. From personalized assistance to engaging daily activities, every detail is planned to enhance quality of life.
Families choose us for our skilled, compassionate team, many from the local community, our engaging activities and social services, nutrient-focused therapeutic and special diets, and a pet-friendly environment that welcomes leashed pets for visits.
Long-Term Care vs. Hospice and Palliative Care
When considering care for a loved one, it helps to understand the difference between long-term care and hospice or palliative care:
- Focus of care: Long-term care emphasizes daily living support and sustained health management, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and pain relief near the end of life.
- Duration: Long-term care can continue for months or years; hospice and palliative care are usually shorter-term.
- Eligibility: Long-term care serves individuals with chronic illness or cognitive impairment, while hospice typically requires a terminal diagnosis.
- Primary goal: Long-term care works to maintain or improve quality of life over time; hospice and palliative care bring comfort and dignity in life’s final stages.
Dedicated to Comfort, Dignity, and Community
What Is Long-Term Care?
Long-term care provides essential support for individuals who need help with daily activities over an extended period. It offers consistent care for those with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or cognitive impairments, prioritizing physical and emotional well-being in a safe, structured environment. Our long-term care services include:
- Long-term custodial care
- Intravenous (IV) services
- Restorative care
- Middle-stage and moderate Alzheimer’s care
- Dementia care and wellness program
- Medicare-certified beds
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Long-Term Care
What is long-term care?
Long-term care provides ongoing support for individuals who need help with daily activities because of chronic illness, disability, or cognitive impairment. It combines medical services, daily living support, and a safe, structured environment focused on comfort and dignity.
Does Medicare pay for long-term care?
Medicare Part A can provide limited coverage for skilled nursing care under specific conditions, but it does not cover most long-term custodial care. Our team can help you review coverage and discuss financial options.
Will Medicare Pay for Long-Term Care?
Medicare Part A can provide limited coverage for care in a skilled nursing facility like ours, but only under specific conditions, such as a qualifying three-day hospital stay when care is medically necessary. Medicare does not cover most long-term custodial care. It is always best to check your policy and discuss financial options with our team so you can make the most of your coverage.