Frequently Asked Questions

Can you give me a quick overview of RooLan Care Center?

We are an independent and locally owned skilled nursing facility. Our team specializes in nursing care and medical rehabilitation. Rehabilitation is an important part of a patient's stay with us. Our comprehensive rehabilitation team includes physical, occupational and speech therapists working in collaboration with clinical case managers, restorative nursing staff, dietitians, social service professionals and other health care providers in order to offer a rehabilitation environment 24-hours-a-day.

What is your rehabilitation program?

We're proud of our rehabilitation program and the fact that 100% of our patients and families would recommend RooLan rehab to others. Our rehabilitation specialists in physical, occupational and speech therapy design an individualized program to help each patient reach his or her highest level of functioning. Our goal is to return each patient home or to a setting of lesser care. RooLan's state-of-the-art equipment complements the personalized, one-on-one treatment of our therapy staff.

What insurance programs do you accept?

We can accept both Medicare and Medicaid. In addition we are a contracting provider for Group Health, Regence, Tricare, United Health, Humana, Uniform Medical Plan and Hospice. RooLan accepts other insurance companies under special arrangement.

Do you serve patients with the beginning stages of dementia?

Patients with mild to moderate dementia are suitable for admission to RooLan as long as they require skilled care. We provide security for dementia patients via an electronic Wander guard-type alarm system. Patients with significant dementia, including active wandering problems are not appropriate because RooLan is not a locked facility.

Do patients go out for activity events? And, are arts, crafts, games and entertainment available?

We have a dedicated group of staff and volunteers in our activities department. Group and individual programs are designed to meet patients' leisure interests and therapeutic needs. We offer a wide range of activities and events including arts and crafts, cooking, music, entertainers, sports, exercise, parties, games, special events, gardening and outings.

Is there a way for patients to get help right away if they fall?

All patients are thoroughly assessed for potential fall risk and measures are put in place to provide for their safety while maintaining their independence. With call cords readily available at each bedside and in each bathroom and while using other appropriate measures like bed and chair alarms and visual checks, we do our best to help patients avoid falling and to be there if they do fall.

How are the rooms set up?

Our rooms are quite spacious and bright. Our rooms are 2-4 person occupancy with privacy curtains, a bathroom and wheelchair accessible sinks. All rooms have large windows, call cords, cable television.

What is hospice?

Hospice is not a place; it's a concept about the quality of life as it nears its end for the patients and their families and friends. Even when medicine cannot provide a cure, it can offer comfort, care and assistance that can help maintain a better quality of life for the patient. This type of attention, called palliative care, involves the aggressive treatment of physical and emotional pain and symptoms. It focuses on enhancing a patient's comfort and improving quality of life. Hospice is based on the belief that through sensitive, appropriate care and the support of a caring community, terminally ill patients and their families can begin to prepare to face the inevitable challenges ahead.