Welcome
Become a Resident
Thank you for considering Fairview Healthcare Residence for your rehabilitative and long-term care needs. We understand admitting a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult and stressful process. That is why we are here to help. Please feel free to contact Emily Keathley, our hospital and community liaison, with any questions. Please use the contact form to submit questions.
Information and documents needed for admission:
- Social Security Card
- Medicare and/or Medicaid Card
- Any and all medical insurance cards
- State Driver’s License or Photo ID Card
- Power of Attorney Documentation
- Guardianship Documents
- Living Will and/or DNR Documents
- Click here to submit the APPLICATION
Payment
At Fairview Healthcare Residence, we provide long term care, short term rehabilitation or rehab to home, and skilled memory care to those in need. We accept Medicaid and Medicaid Pending. We accept many different insurances and private payment, as well. We encourage you to speak to Emily Keathley, our hospital and community liaison to learn how affordable Fairview Healthcare can be.
When is it time?
When is it time to consider moving into a “skilled nursing facility”? Here are some good indicators your senior adult is ready for long term care:
Good Indicators
In short, each resident is different and requires a different level of care. If you are struggling with the decision of seeking additional care for your loved one, contact us today.
- Cannot use telephone
- Unable to shop without assistance or even shop at all
- Need meals prepared and served, or cannot maintain an adequate diet
- Cannot participate in housekeeping activities
- Needs laundry done by others
- Is incapable of dispensing own medication
- Is incapable of handling money or making day-to-day purchases
- In short, each resident is different and requires different levels of care. Contact us today if you feel you are struggling to figure out if your loved one needs additional care.
What to Bring from Home
Move-in day can be hectic. To help with the big day, we’ve compiled a list of what you’ll need from home.
Comfortable Clothing:
- Shirts/blouses
- Sweater/jacket
- Bras
- Pants/shorts (elastic waists and easy closure)
- Underwear (1-week supply)
- Socks (1-week supply)
- Jogging/sweat suits
- Pajamas/night gown
- Robe
Personal Items:
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush
- Comb/hairbrush
- Electric Razor
- Although we provide these items, you may wish to bring your own personal brands.
Shoes:
- Flat with nonskid soles
Reminders of Home:
- Pictures
- Bedside clock
- Hobby items
- Postcards/stationery/address book/stamps
Other Items:
- Eyeglasses
- Hearing aid(s) and batteries
- Makeup
- Dentures & denture supplies (if needed)
- Cane/walker
- Wheelchair
- Cell Phone with charger
- Special blanket or pillow
- A special piece of artwork for the wall
- Books or puzzles
* All clothing articles should be washed and clearly labeled with the resident’s name in permanent ink. Other personal items should be marked or engraved for identification. We do not advise residents to keep valuable jewelry or large amounts of cash in their room.