Frequently Asked Questions

When should I consider the options for moving into a "skilled nursing facility"?

It's important to look at Activities of Daily Living for an individual for points when nursing homecare could be required for an individual's health, safety, grooming and well-being:

   • Incapable of handling money or making daily purchases
   • Isn’t capable of dispensing own medication without errors or risk of potential harm
   • Unable to travel or needs assistance to travel
   • Cannot participate or perform housekeeping activities such as laundry, cleaning up after one’s self
   • Cannot go shopping without assistance
   • Needs meals prepared, served or cannot maintain an adequate diet
   • Needs extensive assistance for bathing, toileting, and dressing
   • Unable to use telephone or any other form of communication for assistance if needed

Each person is different and requires an individualized separate care level. Contact our facility if you feel you are still questioning if additional care for yourself or a loved one is needed at this time.

What available options are there for paying for nursing care at Stella Manor?

Personal Resources, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance, Medicare/Medicare advantage plans and Medicare supplemental plans for skilled care are several options available to nursing home patients. Personnel in the Social Services department and Business/Financial department are available to discuss these options further with you, so an informed decision can be made concerning financial arrangements.

What may I bring when moving into the facility?

Residents are permitted to retain and use personal possessions including appropriate clothing as space permits. Attached is a list of hazardous items that are currently not permitted at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

May outside food be brought into the facility?

Yes, food may be brought in from outside of the facility for your loved ones. We would like to ask that any opened food to be kept in a sealed storage container. Please try to be awatre of dietary restrictions and allergies when bringing food to your loved one. We also recommended that when bringing food into your loved one that you inform staff to make us aware should anything have changed or happen.

What are the visiting hours?

Families and visitors may visit loved ones at any time. There are no set visiting hours. Outside doors are locked at night but located at the main entrance is a doorbell to notify nurses of anyone wanting to come in during these times. We view this facility as the "home" of each resident. We would ask that if visiting in evenings and weekends that noise levels be kept at an appropriate level as they would be in your own home. Please be courteous when visiting and respect the residents' hours of sleep and medical conditions.

Can residents leave the facility for any outings/special occastions/events? Can residents stay overnight outside the facility?

Yes, most residents may leave the facility with friends and family members. Visiting with friends and families away from the facility is permitted and encouraged. We do ask that you sign your loved one in and out at the nurse’s station and inform nursing staff prior to the resident leaving the facility so medications can be given or sent with the resident. Also, please make sure and give the facility as much advanced notice as possible so we may better support in any travel. Additionally, no resident that is currently receiving Medicare Part A benefits is allowed to be out of the building overnight due to government regulation.