Skilled Nursing
Increase your independence and improve your quality of life.
Some patients who have had surgery or a procedure need more support after a hospital stay to recover. Our skilled nursing team offers 24-hour care when you no longer need acute hospital care, but aren’t yet able to return to your place of residence without help. In our skilled nursing units, all patient rooms are comfortable, private suites, with room service available.
- Stroke
- A cardiac event
- Joint replacement
- COPD or pneumonia-related pulmonary issues
- Surgery
- Extended hospitalization
Even if you were treated at another hospital, you can still choose CoxHealth for your skilled nursing care. Please contact your preferred CoxHealth Skilled Nursing location first to check on bed availability.
Your complete care team
We want to make the move to your next level of care seamless. Together, our multidisciplinary team creates an individualized care plan based on your specific needs. Your care team will meet weekly to monitor and discuss your progress.
Services
- Skilled nursing
- Nutrition counseling
- Diabetes management
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Respiratory care
- Case management
- Social services
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Personal care assistance
Insurance coverage requirements
If you have Medicare Part A coverage, they’ll cover your stay if you have:
- Days left in your benefit period
- Or had three or more consecutive midnight, inpatient hospital days in the last 30 days.
Patients with Medicare Advantage must receive preapproval for coverage before admission. Private insurance must be approved with admission. If you have questions about your coverage, please call your insurance provider.