Notre Dame Health Care Center Inc

TO PROVIDE QUALITY NURSING AND HOSPICE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AND POOR RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE, ADULT PALLIATIVE CARE AND HOSPICE, AND PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE AND HOSPICE PROGRAMS:NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER IS A LICENSED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY THAT PROVIDES TRADITIONAL LONG TERM CARE, POST-ACUTE AND SHORT TERM REHABILITATION, SPECIALIZED MEMORY CARE, AND END OF LIFE CARE TO ACHIEVE THE INDIVIDUAL'S MAXIMUM QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELL-BEING WITHIN THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR. INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANS INCLUDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY, THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, INTRAVENOUS THERAPY, SPIRITUAL CARE, AND MEDICALLY RELATED SOCIAL SERVICES. (SEE SCHEDULE O)LICENSED NURSING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS PER DAY TO NURSING HOME CAPACITY OF 123 INDIVIDUALS, AND THE FACILITY IS CERTIFIED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SERVICES AS A PROVIDER, AND HOLDS CONTRACTS WITH A NUMBER OF HMOS.NOTRE DAME DU LAC ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE IS A CARING COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY SUPPORT FOR SENIORS. CHOICE, CONVENIENCE AND PEACE OF MIND ARE THE HALLMARKS OF THIS PROGRAM. NOTRE DAME DU LAC IS A HOME WHERE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS ARE MET AND COMMUNAL LIFE IS HONORED THROUGH A RICH AND DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH ACTIVITIES, MEALS, AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE. OUR MISSION OF CARE AND COMPASSION EXTENDS TO CARING FOR THOSE WITH MEMORY LOSS. THE HARMONY PROGRAM AT NOTRE DAME DU LAC IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THOSE WITH MEMORY LOSS, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, AND OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA. WE PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE, HOMELIKE SETTING, AS WELL AS THE SUPPORTIVE CARE NECESSARY TO INSURE SAFETY, DIGNITY, AND INDIVIDUALITY, WHEREBY RESIDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHOICES IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES. OUR FACILITY IS CERTIFIED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, AND PARTICIPATES IN THE MASSACHUSETTS GROUP ADULT FOSTER CARE (GAFC) PROGRAM.THE AT HOME DIVISION OF NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR THAT OF A LOVED ONE, AS WELL AS IN FACILITIES INCLUDING ASSISTED LIVING, SKILLED NURSING, AND REST HOMES, IN GREATER WORCESTER COUNTY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE NOTRE DAME HOSPICE AND PEDI PALS.NOTRE DAME HOSPICE CONSISTS OF A TEAM OF SPECIALISTS WITH EXPERTISE DEVOTED TO COMPASSIONATE AND PROFESSIONAL END-OF-LIFE CARE. NOTRE DAME ASSISTS PATIENTS WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS FIND DIGNITY, MEANING, AND PEACE DURING HIS OR HER FINAL MONTHS, WEEKS, AND DAYS. NOTRE DAME CAN PROVIDE HOSPICE SERVICES TO ALL AGE GROUPS, STARTING AT BIRTH. THESE SERVICES ARE COVERED BY MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND MOST PRIVATE INSURANCES.NOTRE DAME PEDI PALS IS A CONTRACT PROVIDER FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE NETWORK, AND IT IS A COST-BASED REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM. ND PEDI PALS ENHANCES EXISTING SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ELIGIBLE CHILDREN WITH ANY LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESS, EVEN WHEN A CURE REMAINS POSSIBLE. THE GOAL OF THE PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE NETWORK IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY THROUGH ITS SUPPORT SERVICES.

EDUCATION PROGRAM:THE EDUCATIONAL BRIDGE CENTER AT NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE IS A LIFELINE SUPPORTING ADULT LEARNERS PSYCHOLOGICALLY AND FINANCIALLY, AND HELPING THEM TO OVERCOME OVERWHELMING CHALLENGES. STAFF ARE DEVELOPED BY HEALTH CARE SKILLS CLASSES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS AND PATIENTS HERE AND AT OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN THE REGION. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, TUTORING, CAREER AND LIFE COACHING, AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES ENABLE PEOPLE TO EARN CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREES, AND OBTAIN FAMILY-SUSTAINING WAGES. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, CLASSES WERE CONVERTED TO A HYBRID, ONLINE AND IN PERSON STRUCTURE, IN SEPTEMBER 2020.