At Cedar Crest, many of our patients come to us directly after a hospital stay. If the attending physician determines that a patient is ready for release but needs further care before returning home, a case manager at the hospital is informed. The case manager will then present the patient and his or her family with a list of appropriate subacute facilities in the area. In other cases, a family member who is concerned about a loved one's health seeks out such care. A pre-screening then takes place to determine whether skilled nursing is the appropriate level of care.

When a referral is made to Cedar Crest, an evaluation is conducted to determine the patient's particular needs, treatment goals and level of acuity. If we determine that we can care for the patient's needs, a transfer to Cedar Crest is usually made within 24 hours. One of our professional staff will immediately contact the patient's physician to determine how patient progress reports and other communications will take place.

Upon admission, a personal care plan will be developed by our interdisciplinary team along with a guide as to how the care will be implemented. This plan will be monitored and modified as necessary throughout the patient stay. Family and caregivers' involvement in this process is highly encouraged and recommended.

To assure that each patient is fully informed of costs before admission, methods of payment will be discussed during the pre-admission evaluation at the hospital. Payment may be made by most major insurance plans that participate with this level of care and assist with payment when all criteria for admission are met. Cedar Crest is approved by several managed care plans.

We are participating providers for the following insurance companies:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield

• Blue Chip

• United Health

• Medicare

• Medicaid

• Most other insurance plans

If you are wondering whether Cedar Crest has the appropriate level of care for your loved one - or if the physician has recommended us - call our Admissions Director at 401-944-8500. We will be happy to schedule a time for you to visit, conduct a pre-screening, or answer any questions that you may have.