What to Look for in a Skilled Nursing Facility

Compassionate Care in Allegheny CountyCaring for elderly people and adults who need additional care has been the responsibility of Kane Centers since 1958.  Kane staff understand the difficult process families endure when a loved one needs more care than their family can provide. Every day, Kane staff devote themselves to making this process of finding and acclimating to a skilled nursing facility a little easier.  That means providing families with the security and comfort of the complete list of care services, highly qualified medical professionals, and plenty of friendly people always willing to lend a hand. There are four Kane Community Living Centers located throughout Allegheny County. Each center provides a close-to-home experience that keeps residents active physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.The centers are staffed by professional nurses, therapists, and aides, as well as a team of physicians who attend to the residents onsite.Each center provides a warm, comfortable environment including:Acres of landscaped groundsBeauty/barber shopsCheerful dining rooms and resident loungesComfortable, personalized roomsComputer and video game roomsIntimate sitting areasLarge activity rooms on each floorNonsectarian chapelsOn-site wellness centersOutdoor Courtyards and gardensCare and ServicesThe Kane Community Living Centers understand how difficult the decision for long term care can be. Watching a loved one who cares and has cared for you can be an emotional and stressful time. Many of our employees have experienced this decision with their elderly parents and relatives. Kane can provide services at this time that provide peace of mind for families along with personal attention to our residents on many different levels.No matter what type of care your loved one may need, we're dedicated to providing your family with peace of mind by offering our complete personal and professional attention on every level:24-Hour Skilled Nursing CareAlzheimer's and Memory CareCommunity InvolvementHospice CarePastoral CareRecreational ActivitiesRespite CareShort-Term RehabilitationSocial ServicesWound CarePatient Assessment via Telemedicine OptionResident CouncilAdult Education ClassesCommunity OutingsThe services and programs offered at Kane are designed to keep our residents functioning at the highest level possible and to help them be as confident, happy and independent as possible. We bring our physicians and specialists to our residents by utilizing our unique on-site Wellness Centers.Occupational therapyPhysical therapySpeech therapyAudiologyOphthalmologyMedical Specialty ClinicsTherapeutic RecreationX-RayLab and Diagnostic ServicesPharmacyQuality of CareWhen it comes to the quality of life of our residents, there's nothing we take more seriously.  Our commitment to quality covers the full extent of our services, programs and accommodations. It's a commitment that is shared and embraced by every member of our staff: nurses, physicians, admissions staff, security personnel, volunteers and community groups.We take great pride in our high staff-to-resident ratio and our low employee turnover, and we relentlessly assure that all quality of care measures and safety regulations are met or exceeded.  We support our residents' independence and strive to provide individualized care, taking each person's unique needs and life experiences into consideration. Every resident's family is given the opportunity to be included as part of the health care team and participate in treatment planning.The decision to choose nursing home care for a loved one can be a very difficult and emotional decision. The Admissions Coordinators at Kane Community Living Centers are available to answer questions and provide assistance with the admissions process. AdmissionsObtaining AdmissionAdmission to any Kane Community Living Center, as well as Kane's specialty units for short-term rehabilitation or dementia, can be as simple as a phone call. The Admissions Coordinators can determine if Kane can meet care needs by requesting some of the following information:Social security numberHealth insurance providerHealth historyThe Kane Community Living Centers accept Medicare, Medicaid, Highmark plans, UPMC plans, other private insurances and private pay. If an applicant is currently in the hospital, the hospital social worker/discharge planner can make the referral to the Kane Admissions Department.Contact the Admission CoordinatorsMonday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, call 412-422-5263 (412-422-KANE).   To make a referral on weekends, or between 4:00 pm - 8:00 am on weekdays, call the main number at 412-422-6800 and ask to have the On-Call Coordinator paged.

Compassionate Care in Allegheny CountyCaring for elderly people and adults who need additional care has been the responsibility of Kane Centers since 1958.  Kane staff understand the difficult process families endure when a loved one needs more care than their family can provide. Every day, Kane staff devote themselves to making this process of finding and acclimating to a skilled nursing facility a little easier.  That means providing families with the security and comfort of the complete list of care services, highly qualified medical professionals, and plenty of friendly people always willing to lend a hand. There are four Kane Community Living Centers located throughout Allegheny County. Each center provides a close-to-home experience that keeps residents active physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.The centers are staffed by professional nurses, therapists, and aides, as well as a team of physicians who attend to the residents onsite.Each center provides a warm, comfortable environment including:Acres of landscaped groundsBeauty/barber shopsCheerful dining rooms and resident loungesComfortable, personalized roomsComputer and video game roomsIntimate sitting areasLarge activity rooms on each floorNonsectarian chapelsOn-site wellness centersOutdoor Courtyards and gardensCare and ServicesThe Kane Community Living Centers understand how difficult the decision for long term care can be. Watching a loved one who cares and has cared for you can be an emotional and stressful time. Many of our employees have experienced this decision with their elderly parents and relatives. Kane can provide services at this time that provide peace of mind for families along with personal attention to our residents on many different levels.No matter what type of care your loved one may need, we're dedicated to providing your family with peace of mind by offering our complete personal and professional attention on every level:24-Hour Skilled Nursing CareAlzheimer's and Memory CareCommunity InvolvementHospice CarePastoral CareRecreational ActivitiesRespite CareShort-Term RehabilitationSocial ServicesWound CarePatient Assessment via Telemedicine OptionResident CouncilAdult Education ClassesCommunity OutingsThe services and programs offered at Kane are designed to keep our residents functioning at the highest level possible and to help them be as confident, happy and independent as possible. We bring our physicians and specialists to our residents by utilizing our unique on-site Wellness Centers.Occupational therapyPhysical therapySpeech therapyAudiologyOphthalmologyMedical Specialty ClinicsTherapeutic RecreationX-RayLab and Diagnostic ServicesPharmacyQuality of CareWhen it comes to the quality of life of our residents, there's nothing we take more seriously.  Our commitment to quality covers the full extent of our services, programs and accommodations. It's a commitment that is shared and embraced by every member of our staff: nurses, physicians, admissions staff, security personnel, volunteers and community groups.We take great pride in our high staff-to-resident ratio and our low employee turnover, and we relentlessly assure that all quality of care measures and safety regulations are met or exceeded.  We support our residents' independence and strive to provide individualized care, taking each person's unique needs and life experiences into consideration. Every resident's family is given the opportunity to be included as part of the health care team and participate in treatment planning.The decision to choose nursing home care for a loved one can be a very difficult and emotional decision. The Admissions Coordinators at Kane Community Living Centers are available to answer questions and provide assistance with the admissions process. AdmissionsObtaining AdmissionAdmission to any Kane Community Living Center, as well as Kane's specialty units for short-term rehabilitation or dementia, can be as simple as a phone call. The Admissions Coordinators can determine if Kane can meet care needs by requesting some of the following information:Social security numberHealth insurance providerHealth historyThe Kane Community Living Centers accept Medicare, Medicaid, Highmark plans, UPMC plans, other private insurances and private pay. If an applicant is currently in the hospital, the hospital social worker/discharge planner can make the referral to the Kane Admissions Department.Contact the Admission CoordinatorsMonday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, call 412-422-5263 (412-422-KANE).   To make a referral on weekends, or between 4:00 pm - 8:00 am on weekdays, call the main number at 412-422-6800 and ask to have the On-Call Coordinator paged.

Compassionate Care in Allegheny CountyCaring for elderly people and adults who need additional care has been the responsibility of Kane Centers since 1958.  Kane staff understand the difficult process families endure when a loved one needs more care than their family can provide. Every day, Kane staff devote themselves to making this process of finding and acclimating to a skilled nursing facility a little easier.  That means providing families with the security and comfort of the complete list of care services, highly qualified medical professionals, and plenty of friendly people always willing to lend a hand. There are four Kane Community Living Centers located throughout Allegheny County. Each center provides a close-to-home experience that keeps residents active physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.The centers are staffed by professional nurses, therapists, and aides, as well as a team of physicians who attend to the residents onsite.Each center provides a warm, comfortable environment including:Acres of landscaped groundsBeauty/barber shopsCheerful dining rooms and resident loungesComfortable, personalized roomsComputer and video game roomsIntimate sitting areasLarge activity rooms on each floorNonsectarian chapelsOn-site wellness centersOutdoor Courtyards and gardensCare and ServicesThe Kane Community Living Centers understand how difficult the decision for long term care can be. Watching a loved one who cares and has cared for you can be an emotional and stressful time. Many of our employees have experienced this decision with their elderly parents and relatives. Kane can provide services at this time that provide peace of mind for families along with personal attention to our residents on many different levels.No matter what type of care your loved one may need, we're dedicated to providing your family with peace of mind by offering our complete personal and professional attention on every level:24-Hour Skilled Nursing CareAlzheimer's and Memory CareCommunity InvolvementHospice CarePastoral CareRecreational ActivitiesRespite CareShort-Term RehabilitationSocial ServicesWound CarePatient Assessment via Telemedicine OptionResident CouncilAdult Education ClassesCommunity OutingsThe services and programs offered at Kane are designed to keep our residents functioning at the highest level possible and to help them be as confident, happy and independent as possible. We bring our physicians and specialists to our residents by utilizing our unique on-site Wellness Centers.Occupational therapyPhysical therapySpeech therapyAudiologyOphthalmologyMedical Specialty ClinicsTherapeutic RecreationX-RayLab and Diagnostic ServicesPharmacyQuality of CareWhen it comes to the quality of life of our residents, there's nothing we take more seriously.  Our commitment to quality covers the full extent of our services, programs and accommodations. It's a commitment that is shared and embraced by every member of our staff: nurses, physicians, admissions staff, security personnel, volunteers and community groups.We take great pride in our high staff-to-resident ratio and our low employee turnover, and we relentlessly assure that all quality of care measures and safety regulations are met or exceeded.  We support our residents' independence and strive to provide individualized care, taking each person's unique needs and life experiences into consideration. Every resident's family is given the opportunity to be included as part of the health care team and participate in treatment planning.The decision to choose nursing home care for a loved one can be a very difficult and emotional decision. The Admissions Coordinators at Kane Community Living Centers are available to answer questions and provide assistance with the admissions process. AdmissionsObtaining AdmissionAdmission to any Kane Community Living Center, as well as Kane's specialty units for short-term rehabilitation or dementia, can be as simple as a phone call. The Admissions Coordinators can determine if Kane can meet care needs by requesting some of the following information:Social security numberHealth insurance providerHealth historyThe Kane Community Living Centers accept Medicare, Medicaid, Highmark plans, UPMC plans, other private insurances and private pay. If an applicant is currently in the hospital, the hospital social worker/discharge planner can make the referral to the Kane Admissions Department.Contact the Admission CoordinatorsMonday through Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, call 412-422-5263 (412-422-KANE).   To make a referral on weekends, or between 4:00 pm - 8:00 am on weekdays, call the main number at 412-422-6800 and ask to have the On-Call Coordinator paged.