Nursing Home

Quality Care and the Comforts of Home

Moving a loved one to a nursing home is a difficult decision for a family to make. Take comfort in knowing that Rome Health’s Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF) offers compassionate medical care in a setting that can be made to feel as close to home as possible. RHCF also provides:

Rome Health's Residential Health Care Facility consistently performs above average for staffing and quality on Nursing Home Compare. It is the only facility in Oneida County to be ranked among the top 20% of nursing homes statewide through the Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI) for seven consecutive years. The NHQI is an annual quality and performance evaluation project to improve the care for residents in Medicaid-centered nursing facilities across New York State. Rome Health's Residential Health Care Facility is also recognized as one of the top Short Term Rehab centers as per the US News and World Report.

With attractive, comfortable rooms that residents can make their own, the Residential Health Care Facility is a hospital-based, full-service 80-bed skilled nursing facility. On a day-to-day basis, residents have access to a range of medical services.

RHCF residents can also take part in organized activities or outings, entertain visitors any time they like and enjoy three meals a day in their own room or in our dining room – all with the assistance of our compassionate long term care staff.

What you can Expect

Because the staff of the Residential Health Care Facility is part of the dynamic hospital team, they are aware of and specially trained to handle the difficulties facing those who are elderly, frail or chronically ill.

The facility operates under the supervision of a licensed nursing home administrator and a medical director in conjunction with a leadership team, including a director of nursing, director of social services, director of activities, dietitian, pharmacist and staff Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists.

The hospital offers a full spectrum of medical services and experienced medical professionals. 

• Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
• 24/7 Onsite Emergency Services
• Access to all onsite Hospital Services
• Respiratory Therapy
• Registered Dietician 
• Seasonal meals and an "A La Cart Menu"
• Onsite Laboratory Services
• Onsite Diagnostic Imaging

Support services are also available for residents and respite care guests. These include personalized diets, podiatry and dental care.

Support for family members, who may experience a range of emotions and concerns regarding their loved one’s care, is also available. Our directors and managers provide information to help family members better understand and cope with the challenges of having a loved one in a nursing home.

Activities Enrich Residents’ Lives

Residents and respite care guests can take advantage of a range of daily activities ranging from bingo to intergenerational programs. Helping residents keep as active as possible is an important facet to the care we provide. Being able to live their lives on their terms is what we strive to provide each day for all residents.

The activities staff also finds creative ways to help the residents celebrate holidays and frequently plans special events and trips.

Comfortable Surroundings

Visits by friends and family are encouraged. In fact, the residents’ family are welcome to stop by for visits anytime.

Schedule a tour of the Residential Health Care Facility by calling the Admissions Coordinator at (315) 338-7305.

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