We provide 24/7 nursing care to ensure the highest level of health and well-being for our residents. Our dedicated team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants are available around the clock to offer compassionate and personalized care. This continuous care model ensures that medical needs are promptly addressed, medications are administered accurately, and any health concerns are swiftly managed. Our nurses are equipped to handle a wide range of situations with expertise and empathy, providing peace of mind to residents and their families. Whether it's routine health monitoring, specialized medical treatments, or emergency care, our 24/7 nursing care guarantees that our residents receive the attention and support they need at all times.
Your room is equipped with a state-of-the-art call bell system, ensuring that residents can quickly and easily communicate their needs to our attentive staff at any time.
A comprehensive interdisciplinary care plan is developed to meet your specific needs shortly following admission and periodically thereafter. You, your family, and/or your responsible party are encouraged to attend the care conference meetings at which time the care plan, as well as other issues such as expectations, are discussed. These meetings provide a formal opportunity to ask questions of those staff directly involved in your care. Communication will be sent to your family and/or responsible party to notify them of the date and time of the conference. You will be invited to attend the care conference. In the event your family members are unable to attend scheduled meeting times, arrangements can be made for telephone conferencing.
Our comprehensive rehabilitation therapy programs includes:
These therapies support the transition from hospitalization to home. Each rehabilitation program is custom tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual with the goal of restoring function and help you reach the highest level of independence.
We offer skilled short-term rehab to assist those who, after a hospital stay or surgery, are in need of a sound rehabilitation program before returning home. Our comprehensive rehabilitation program includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, post-surgical care, IV therapy and a host of other rehab services that are designed to support the transition from hospitalization to home.
The goal of our Therapeutic Recreation Department is to provide a stimulating variety of recreational programs on an individual, small and large group basis. Programming includes musical entertainment, games (trivia, bingo, cards bingo etc.), exercise, gardening, craft projects, movies, pet therapy, intergenerational activities, and community outings. The Director of Therapeutic Recreation plans a monthly schedule of activities, programs and special events. Calendars are distributed to your room and are also posted on every resident unit. Our therapeutic recreation staff determines activity interest by completing an activities assessment for each new resident. This assessment is a tool, which staff utilizes to develop individualized programs for residents.
The Social Services department is comprised of full-time, professional, and educated Social Workers who are available to provide direct clinical and supportive services to both you and your family. The primary role of the Social Worker is to aid you in realizing your highest level of social and emotional functioning in your new environment, considering your current physical and cognitive status. Social workers are accessible to help meet family needs through a supportive relationship, but also through counseling services.
In addition to assisting you and your family and addressing the various concerns or problems that may arise, the Social Service Department staff also:
Hospice and Palliative services are available to support residents and families during this most sensitive time. One of the primary goals of our end-of-life care is to assist the individual to remain as pain-free as possible while maintaining personal dignity. Pastoral care support is also a fundamental part of this program to address spiritual needs.
Runnells Care Center
40 Watchung Way Berkeley Heights, NJ