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Frequently Asked Questions
Nursing Home
A visit to the doctor to inform them of your intentions of admitting a family member to the nursing home. A physician must approve the admittance to the nursing home.
Medicare covers room and board charges for a short stay in the nursing home when a three-night hospital stay has occurred and your doctor feels you have a skilled need requiring skilled nursing or skilled therapy.
Whether someone comes to a skilled nursing facility for a few days or for long-term care, we want them to feel like they are at home. Light clothing and personal items should be brought along with items that will warm their heart, such as family photos, small keepsakes or a treasured blanket or pillow. We encourage you to visit the facility ahead of time to see what items would be most appropriate. Unlike assisted living communities, our skilled nursing facilities provide basic furniture and toiletries. However, items that can help provide comfort during a patient or resident’s stay would be welcome.
You can visit the Missouri Department of Social Services website for information regarding how to apply for Vendor Medicaid services to assist with long term care cost.
While we encourage people to bring a few personal items, please leave jewelry, valuables, large amounts of money, purses/wallet, electrical items, including extension cords, space heaters and electric blankets at home. Only hospital grade power strips with the UL 1363 rating may be used.
No, all medications-even over the counter medications- must be administered by our staff members, if you want your family member to have medication at bedside the physician will have write an order, have the resident complete a competency assessment and keep medications locked in a drawer.
Yes, guest meals are $4.00 each; 24-hour notice is needed for a party of 4 or more.
Yes, we provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. We have handicap accessible vehicles, if needed. We prefer that our scheduling department schedules the appointments. You are welcome to meet us at the appointment or a nurse will call after to update you. We encourage you to be involved with your family member’s care.
Morningside center does not utilize a house doctor and we encourage you to keep your own physician.
Medicare covers the cost of room and board charges, medication charges, and therapy charges if a three-night hospital stay has occurred and skilled criteria is met for the first 20 days. After the 20 days a co-pay is required by Medicare. Usually, Medicare supplemental insurance covers the co-pay if Medicare is primary.
We do have a full-time stylist who is employed by Morningside Center. For the ladies, our stylist will wash and set your family member’s hair and provide manicures. Scheduled times are once a week with touchups as needed. Chemical processing is $25.00 each. For the men, our stylist will provide haircuts, and facial hair trimming. Nail care is provided as needed by stylist.
While the average length of stay in a skilled nursing facility can be three to four weeks depending on the condition, every patient’s road to recovery is unique and based solely on the individual care plan and therapy progress. Medicare does allot for 100 days of skilled service.
Therapy usually begins within 24 hours of admittance; skilled therapy is five times a week for each discipline ordered. Generally, therapy is Monday through Friday, but there are exceptions in which it may occur on weekends.
In special circumstances overnight stays are approved by the Administrator.
Absolutely! We welcome most family pets, including dogs and cats. Pets will need to be on a leash or in kennel, but can move in the room freely. Please remain with your pet during visit. Pets are not allowed in the dining areas. We may request vaccination records and some breed restrictions apply.
Assisted Living
Cost is based on the Apartment selected. The ALF supervisor will be glad to discuss cost of the different apartments. Does Medicare pay for the Assisted Living Apartment? Medicare does not pay towards the care of the Assisted Living Apartment. Does long-term care insurance pay for an apartment? Each policy is different. It is best to talk with the insurance agent about what the individual policy covers.
Cost is based on the Apartment selected. The ALF supervisor will be glad to discuss cost of the different apartments. Does Medicare pay for the Assisted Living Apartment? Medicare does not pay towards the care of the Assisted Living Apartment. Does long-term care insurance pay for an apartment? Each policy is different. It is best to talk with the insurance agent about what the individual policy covers.
Residents who reside in Morningside Center Apartments may maintain a personal vehicle if the following conditions are met: The resident possesses a valid, current Missouri driver’s license. The resident shows evidence of current/active liability insurance and maintains the insurance. The resident signs a release of liability. Written statement from their physician they are physically/mentally able to drive a vehicle.
Morningside Center has a no pet policy. Pets are welcome to visit in the facility. Pets can visit a resident in their apartment. The pet must be up to date on required vaccinations and must be on a leash or in a carrier and are the sole responsibility of the pet owner.
Resident medications are stored per manufactures instructions and are kept by the facility and are administered to residents by certified staff based on physician order. VA medications are utilized as facility policy allows.
Apartments have a kitchenette, which consists of upper and lower cabinets, a small sink, and a refrigerator. Residents are permitted to have a coffee maker & microwave. Other small appliance must be approved by the Administrator.
Three meals and snacks are provided daily. Meals are served in the central dining room. Menus are under the review of a registered dietitian to create a meal plan that best fits the health needs of each resident.
Yes. Morningside Center provides transportation for scheduled shopping trips, community events, and outdoor activities. We have other activities that take place within the facility.
There is a private dining room and a community room for gathering with family members and small groups.
Each apartment is equipped with satellite TV hookup and hard-wire phone service hookup. Morningside Center provides basic satellite Retirement Home TV service at no additional cost. Facility Wi-Fi internet service is provided at no additional cost.
Yes. A full-service salon is available to all residents.
- The availability and assistance of an attendant 24 hours a day.
- Administration of medications.
- 3 meals in the central dining room.
- Laundry services if wanted.
- Cable TV connection.
- Transportation to medical appointments.
- Hair wash, cut and styled by a licensed stylist.
Apartments are not furnished so residents need to bring their own furniture. Furniture must be clean and in good repair.
Smoking and use of tobacco products of any kind by residents and visitors is prohibited on the premises of Morningside Center.
Residents may retain their current physician if the physician agrees to follow their care and would be available in an emergency to see them locally. The facilities Medical Director is contacted for emergent situations in the absence of a resident’s personal physician.
Yes. Physical Performance Systems provides rehabilitation therapy.
There are trained certified staff members present and on duty 24 hours a day.
Yes. Morningside Center provides transportation to medical appointments.
Yes, religious services are offered.
Yes. Each apartment has a private toilet, sink and shower.
Morningside Center provides maintenance free living. Staff members take care of your housekeeping and laundry needs.