Long-Term Care FAQs | Aberdeen Heights Kirkwood, MO

long-term care

frequently asked questions

What is skilled nursing care?

Skilled nursing care refers to a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves. Skilled nursing care at The Glen at Aberdeen Heights is staffed by a physician, RNs and LPNs, and certified nursing assistants. Our services include:

IV THERAPY
POST-SURGICAL CARE
WOUND CARE
NUTRITION MANAGEMENT
ORTHOPEDIC AND JOINT REPLACEMENT REHAB
POST-STROKE REHABILITATION
PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES
OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

When would someone need skilled nursing care?

Skilled nursing stays may be short-term or long-term. People who may require skilled nursing care include those who need regular daily medical care due to any of the following:

A SERIOUS ILLNESS, HEART ATTACK, STROKE, OR INJURY SUCH AS BROKEN BONES FROM A FALL
AN ONGOING HEALTH CONDITION OR PERMANENT DISABILITY THAT RENDERS THEM UNABLE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES
ADVANCED ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE OR DEMENTIA
CHRONIC SEVERE PAIN
NEED FOR HELP WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
ADVANCED AGE THAT HAS LED TO FRAILTY AND A NEED FOR SUPERVISION

What are the living options in long-term care?

We offer private and semi-private residences where residents can receive qualified, around-the-clock nursing care.

What is the difference between long-term care and assisted living?

Assisted living residents are more independent. Our assisted living residents may be able to perform more activities and can get around as they like. They may need help with certain tasks, such as housework or bathing, but they can perform many tasks on their own. Long-term care is a solution for seniors who need much more help from a dedicated caregiver, with tasks such as getting in and out of chairs, moving around and more.

Do you have to be Presbyterian to live at Aberdeen Heights?

At Aberdeen Heights all faiths are welcome in our community. Our chaplain helps connect our residents with spiritual services that best fit them.

Do you have different buildings or one building?

We are able to serve all of our residents from one campus under one roof.

How do fees work?

Monthly long-term care fees are based on a daily rate and determined by the type of residence, private or semi-private. All our health care residences are certified for Medicare, so if a short-term rehabilitation patient is recommended for long-term care, they may stay in the same room. Contact us to learn more.

What happens if I run out of money?

In more than 75 years of serving seniors, PMMA has never asked any resident to leave because their funds depleted through no fault of their own. This is what our Good Samaritan benevolent program is designed for. We also accept Medicaid in our health care center.

What security measures are in place?

The long-term care neighborhood at Aberdeen Heights is a 24-hour supervised community. Our main entry doors are locked between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. Security patrols the grounds nightly. There are no designated visiting hours within The Glen. If guests and/or residents need to enter the building before or after hours, the phone located outside the main doors will ring the nurse’s station, and they can assist with building entry.

What do residents or family members need to provide?

Aberdeen Heights provides a bed, nightstand, visitor chair, television, telephone and dresser. Additional visitor chairs are available upon request. Residents or their loved ones will need to provide clothes, personal items, décor and any additional furniture.

How private are the semi-private rooms?

Our semi-private rooms are quite private with individual space for each resident. The rooms are configured in a “V” shape, where each resident has their own TV, closet space and furnishings. Each resident also has a separate storage space in the shared bathroom.

Can couples live in long-term care together?

Residents must meet the admission criteria for long-term care. Semi-private residences are ideal for couples based on availability.

Can my loved one leave the long-term care neighborhood?

Yes! You’ll have peace of mind knowing our trained staff can help you determine if an outing is appropriate or not for your loved one on any given day.