Quality Care
At Saunders Medical Center Long Term Care, you’ll find ‘round-the-clock nursing care provided by professional registered and licensed practical nurses, medication aides and certified nursing assistants whose mission is to care for you like family. SMC’s long term care residence offers individualized services to address each resident’s physical, mental and spiritual health. The caring and highly-skilled Saunders Medical Center staff is experienced in geriatric care to ensure you received assistance that is most responsive to your particular needs.
Providing accessible and affordable health care with the
level of quality and compassion that we want for our own families.
Competitive Rates | Charges Based on Care Needs
The charges for nursing care and services provided by Saunders Medical Center are established on six levels of care based on descriptions of services evaluated through a detailed and comprehensive assessment completed for each resident upon admission, on a quarterly basis, and/or on a change of condition. In keeping with our mission, the rates are dependent on the specific care needs of each individual resident.
We offer a wide variety of services, and include all routine supplies or necessary equipment in the daily rate. In the event special equipment, nursing treatments, or supplies are required, an additional charge is made. These non-routine services, supplies, or equipment may be provided per a doctor’s order, when it is medically necessary or per the resident's or family's request. The following rates effective July 1, 2016. They are revised annually.
Daily Room Rates
The base room rate is specific to the type of room the resident chooses. An additional amount will be added to accommodate the level of nursing care and services required by each individual resident. Semi-Private means that each individual has his or her own room, but the restroom is shared in between the rooms.
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Companion Deluxe (Semi-Private) |
Private (Standard) |
Private Deluxe |
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$163.00 |
$170.00 |
$178.00 |
The daily rates for room and routine services include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Level of Care Daily Rates |
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Level I: Minimal Assistance..................................................................................................................... $19.00 |
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Resident is able to provide self-care in a protected environment. Resident has the ability to perform activities independently or with occasional supervision, but may require assistance with administration of medication and/or bathing. |
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Level II: Limited Assistance..................................................................................................................... $32.00 |
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Resident requires limited monitoring of specific medical or mental conditions. Resident is independent and requires limited assistance with activities of daily living |
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Level III: Moderate Assistance................................................................................................................ $42.00 |
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Resident requires moderate assistance with some activities of daily living. Resident may require additional treatments by licensed professionals but can manage many tasks when given the proper encouragement and monitoring. |
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Level IV: Frequent Assistance.................................................................................................................. $48.00 |
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Resident routinely requires assistance with multiple activities of daily living and some advanced nursing services and/or treatments by professional nursing staff. |
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Level V: Continuous Assistance............................................................................................................... $58.00 |
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Resident requires continual assistance with most activities of daily living, specific care for confusion or behaviors and complex nursing services and/or treatments by licensed professionals. |
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Level VI: Extensive Assistance................................................................................................................ $69.00 |
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Resident has a medical condition that requires extensive specialized assessment, treatment, and monitoring by a professional nurse and/or licensed professionals. |
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Memory Lane Daily Rate....................................................................................................... Additional $18.00 |
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A secure living environment with specialized care for residents needing cognitive and physical function support.
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Special Accommodation Charges Room Hold Should a resident require a short hospital stay or an overnight away from the care center, a room hold fee will be charged at the Level I rate for the type of room you occupy. Transportation Charges We encourage family to transport residents to and from appointments. The Saunders Medical Center facility vehicle is available for transporting residents if family is unable to make other arrangements. Transportation will be charged to the resident at 60 cents per mile (minimum charge of $23.00), plus $18.00 per hour per staff member needed for time away from the facility. Non-Routine Charges It is our goal to bill most charges as a portion of the room rate, but there are some specific individualized supplies, equipment, and/or treatments that are not considered routine. Non-routine items are provided only if they are medically necessary. The following schedule may not be inclusive of all additional charges: |
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Home Free Security.......................................................... $36.00 per month Trapeze................................................................................. $11.00 per month Safety Alarm....................................................................... $36.00 per month Walker Rental..................................................................... $10.00 per month Wheelchair Rental.............................................................. $26.00 per month Wheelchair Pad/Cushion................................................ $10.00 per month Alternating Air Mattress........................................................... $6.00 per day Special Mattress/Pad.............................................................................. Varies Dietary Supplements...................................................... $2.00 per 8 oz. can |
Oxygen Concentrator Rental................................................. $5.00 per day Wound/Skin Treatments (basic)............................................... $3.00 each Wound/Skin Treatments (advanced)...................................... $8.00 each Accu Checks (Blood Glucose Tests)....................................... $3.00 each Aerosol Treatments (basic)......................................................... $2.00 each Aerosol Treatments (advanced)................................................. $3.00 each Injections (basic)............................................................................. $2.00 each Injections (advanced).................................................................... $5.00 each Nebulizer Usage................................................................$42.00 per month |
