Frequently Asked Questions
What types of patients do you accept? St. Patricks has been developed to be a warm caring environment for patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment and/or related dementia who can no longer be cared for at home.
What style of accommodations are available? St. Patrick's provides state-of-the-art accommodations in single or shared rooms for Short Term ( Respite ) or Long Term Care.
What is the ratio of staff to residents? St. Patrick's is proud to base its Care Philosophy on a higher than average ratio of staff to residents. At those times went we are fully occupied our ratio is 1 staff to every 3 residents. At times of lower occupancy the ratio may be even more favorable to residents.
What does it cost to stay at St. Patrick's? St. Patrick's has from its beginnings always strived to have the lowest rates for the greatest amount of care possible. Regular, local surveys of comperable care facilities continue to demonstrate our more favorable rates.
What levels of care are provided by St. Patrick's? With the addition of our new Hospice Unit, St. Patrick's is fully equipped in facility and personnel to admit residents with Level 1 thru Level 4 care needs. Offering Hospice care to our Levels of Care makes it possible for residents to remain at St. Patrick's even as they come to the end of their life - a reassurance to family who might otherwise have to move their loved one at a very emotional stage in the progression of this disease.
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