Morrison Hospital Association

TO SERVE NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT IN PROVIDED NURSING CARE, ASSISTED LIVING, INDEPENDENT LIVING AND OTHER MEDICAL CARE.

THE MORRISON PROVIDES SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATIVE CARE FOLLOWING SURGERY, AN INJURY OR ACUTE ILLNESS. THE MORRISON IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES NURSING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO REMAIN IN THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE OF MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES 24-HOUR SKILLED NURSING CARE WITH A BROAD RANGE OF AMENITIES INCLUDING PRIVATE AND SHARED ROOMS, THREE CUSTOMIZED DAILY MEALS, DAILY ACTIVITIES, PERSONAL LAUNDRY AND HAIR DRESSER SERVICES. RESTORATIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES HELP LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENTS ATTAIN MAXIMUM FUNCTIONALITY. IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY, THE MORRISON OFFERS IV DRUG THERAPIES, INCONTINENCE PROGRAMS,AND EKG TESTING, TO TREAT RESIDENTS QUICKLY AND KEEP THEM COMFORTABLE IN FAMILIAR SURROUNDINGS, SO THEY DON'T HAVE TO ENTER THE HOSPITAL. TWICE DAILY EXERCISE PROGRAMS HELP INCREASE STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY AND IMPROVE MOBILITY.THE DANA REHABILITATION WING PROVIDES A DEDICATED SPACE AT THE MORRISON WHERE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS CAN RECOVER FROM STROKES, HEART ATTACKS, HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENTS, BACK INJURIES AND OTHER MEDICAL PROCEDURES THAT REQUIRE A SHORT-TERM OR LONG-TERM STAY IN A REHABILITATION FACILITY. THE MORRISON'S FOCUS IS ON RESTORING, MAINTAINING, AND PROMOTING THE OVERALL FITNESS AND HEALTH OF THE INDIVIDUAL.THE NURSING HOME ACCEPTS MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND PRIVATE PAY RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION, THE FACILITY IS VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CERTIFIED. OF THE 18,950 BED DAYS, 73% WERE FILLED WITH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INDIVIDUALS.

THE SARTWELL PLACE ASSISTED LIVING AT THE MORRISON PROVIDES AN IDEAL ALTERNATIVE FOR SENIORS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, SUCH AS MEAL PREPARATION, HOUSEKEEPING, LAUNDRY, HELP WITH BATHING AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. THIS FACILITY OFFERS 24-HOUR NURSING CARE, AND SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND ART ACTIVITIES ENHANCE DAILY LIVING AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. OUR LICENSED AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL CARE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN THE TASKS OF DAILY LIVING, ALL IN A LOVING, FRIENDLY AND HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE. INDEPENDENCE IS PROMOTED WITHOUT COMPROMISING SAFETY. THE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY PROVIDED 6,907 BED DAYS OF WHICH 64% WERE TO MEDICAID RESIDENTS.

BUILT ON THE MORRISON'S STERLING REPUTATION OF COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE, SUMMIT BY MORRISON IS A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY IN THE HEART OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S WHITE MOUNTAINS REGION. UNLIKE ANY OTHER, OUR COMMUNITY OFFERS MULTIPLE LIVING OPTIONS FOR SENIORS WHO WISH TO MOVE TO OR CONTINUE LIVING IN THE NH'S WHITE MOUNTAINS REGION: 14 INDEPENDENT LIVING COTTAGES, 33 INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS, 24 ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS AND 12 APARTMENTS FOR RESIDENTS WHO MAY NEED MEMORY CARE. SUMMIT BY MORRISON PROMOTES SENIOR LIFESTYLE CHOICES THAT ENHANCE WELL-BEING THROUGH COMMUNITY, AUTONOMY AND PROXIMITY TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.SUMMIT RECOGNIZES THAT THE NEED FOR LIFE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES EXTENDS BEYOND THE WALLS OF SUMMIT ITSELF AND TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY OF WHITEFIELD AND THE NORTH COUNTRY. MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS HAVE TIES TO COOS COUNTY AND HAVE SPENT THEIR LIVES WORKING AND SERVING THE AREA THEY LOVE AND CALL HOME. IT IS OUR DESIRE AS AN ORGANIZATION TO CONTINUE THEIR LEGACY OF SERVICE AND CARING BY SHARING OUR RESOURCES. OUR AUDITORIUM AND LOUNGE ARE OPEN TO COMMUNITY USAGE FOR ALL NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE SHARED OUR SPACE OR BOOKED FOR FUTURE EVENTS WITH THE SAU 36'S SYSTEM OF CARE TEAM, THE WHITEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (WE HOSTED A WINTER PROGRAM ELECTIVE GROUP AND HAVE HOSTED A KINDERGARTEN CLASS FOR TRICK-OR-TREATING, A CHRISTMAS VISIT WITH SANTA AND VALENTINE CARD EXCHANGE), THE WHITEFIELD LIBRARY, WHITEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY, A LOCAL QUILTING GROUP, AND A REGIONAL RELAY FOR LIFE GROUP. MANY OF THE EVENTS WE HOST ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS WELL. EXAMPLES INCLUDE POETRY READINGS, CONCERTS, FAMILY MOVIE MATINEES, SQUAM LAKES LIVE ANIMAL OUTREACH PROGRAM AND OUR WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES. SUMMIT HAS ALSO PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS WHITEFIELD'S COMMUNITY DAY WHERE WE PROVIDED FOOD, MUSIC AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.