Care Options
Short-term Rehabilitation
We offer comprehensive sub-acute rehabilitation services to aid in the recovery process after surgery, illness, or injury. Our team of therapists and healthcare professionals work together to develop personalized rehabilitation plans, helping patients regain strength, mobility, and independence.
Short term Rehabilitation services offered:
We offer a range of physical, occupational, and speech therapy services.
Our therapist help residents reach their goals using personalized treatment plans that focus on reducing pain, improving mobility, increasing independence, and reducing the risk of future injuries. Our exceptional team of therapists uses assessment and therapeutic techniques to help residents return to their highest level of function.
Following a joint replacement, our therapy team will develop a plan to help restore mobility and range of motion. Our rehab program helps residents recover quickly and safely.
With compassion and expertise, the Briarcliff rehabilitation team helps residents reach their highest level of functioning and regain their independence. Using post-stroke rehab technology, we can improve outcomes and accelerate recoveries.
Cardiac Rehabilitation is designed for those recovering from cardiac conditions such as heart failure and heart attack — as well as from post-surgical and non-surgical procedures.
Our multidisciplinary team assists residents toward a successful recovery by offering:
- Individualized and comprehensive physical, occupational and respiratory therapies
- Nutritional expertise and a heart-healthy diet
- Wellness education to help adapt to new lifestyle choices
Skilled Nursing Care
The nursing staff at Briarcliff is trained and has the expertise to administer a variety of advanced medical treatments.
Specialized services and treatments offered:
For those with COPD, pneumonia, asthma, Briarcliff offers care for advanced respiratory needs, including Tracheostomy Care.
A complex wound is one that goes beyond simple wound dressing treatments. They can be either acute or chronic, and result from a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. A complicated wound that is not able to heal properly can result in severe health problems and even precipitate further surgical intervention.
At Briarcliff, we provide a comprehensive wound treatment plan to maximize healing. Our certified wound treatment nurse follows specially designed policies and procedures to care for your complex wound needs.
We treat complex wounds and surgical conditions with a team that includes social workers, a dietitian, and a physical therapist. We utilize our talented team by offering care for conditions including:
- Complex Wound Physician
- Amputations
- Infected and draining wounds
- Pressure ulcers
- Diabetic ulcers
- Venous stasis ulcers and peripheral vascular disease
- Arterial ulcers
- Ischemic ulcers
- Traumatic and Surgical wounds
IV therapy assists residents with a variety of illnesses and conditions. IV therapy can be used to help treat infections, used for pain management to help alleviate pain, or to administer fluids to help treat or prevent dehydration.
The nurses at Briarcliff work closely with our residents to help them understand their medication treatments and work with our residents and their families for proper medication management upon their return home.
Long Term Care
Briarcliff offers a wide range of services to meet our residents’ personal care needs. We provide our long-term care residents with assistance on activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating. We also keep our residents engaged through various activities and programs.
Hospice and Palliative Care
Briarcliff offers a comfortable and compassionate setting for residents and families experiencing end-of-life care. Our clinical team attends to the residents’ medical needs to manage symptoms and pain, so the resident can spend their remaining time in comfort.
Memory Care
(Alzheimer's & Dementia)
Briarcliff’s Memory Care program provides individualized, meaningful care in a smaller, close-knit environment. We take time to learn each resident’s life history, interests, routines, preferences, and abilities. Our goal is to meet residents where they are, cognitively and physically, while maintaining dignity, independence, purpose, and quality of life.
Our Memory Care unit serves individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of cognitive impairment. Residents have varying levels of need, and care is individualized based on each resident’s abilities and plan of care.
Structured daily programming. Activities are offered 9am-5pm and are designed specifically for individuals living with dementia, rather than a one-size-fits-all activity approach. Activities are modified based on each resident’s cognitive and physical abilities, so residents at different stages of dementia have opportunities to participate successfully.
Dementia-trained team. Our team receives dementia-specific education focused on understanding behaviors as a form of communication and responding to residents in a respectful and supportive way. Training includes validation, redirection, identifying and preventing triggers, communication techniques, appropriate tone and body language, offering simple choices, and avoiding confrontation. Memory Care activity programming is led by a Certified Recreational Therapist and Certified Qualified Memory Care Provider, so activities and engagement strategies are adapted specifically for individuals living with dementia.
Family involvement. Families are encouraged to be active members of their loved one’s care. We use what families share about residents’ previous occupations, hobbies, routines, interests, family traditions, likes, dislikes, and life experiences to individualize programming and interactions. Families are also encouraged to attend special activities, celebrations, and events, and to maintain open communication with our team as their loved one’s needs and interests change.
One of the things we strive for is making sure residents are known for who they are, not just their diagnosis. We focus on building relationships, maintaining dignity, providing meaningful engagement, and creating opportunities for residents to experience success and enjoyment throughout their day.
Daily programming. Programming addresses residents’ social, physical, cognitive, emotional, sensory, and spiritual needs, and includes:
- Music activities: sing-alongs, dancing, musical instruments, dance parties, cardio drumming
- Sensory activities: tactile boards, play dough, essential oils, hand lotion massages, spa gloves, warming eye masks
- Animal therapy: outings to the zoo and horse barn (Reins of Life), in-house dog therapy, and an in-house petting zoo
- Reminiscing games: conversation cards, storytelling
- Arts and crafts: watercolors, painting, crocheting, pillow making, coloring, seasonal projects, door art, bracelet making
- Exercise: bowling, golf, basketball, darts, and chair exercises including chair yoga
- Outdoor activities: blowing bubbles, roasting s’mores, making hot dogs and pretzels over the fire
- Table games: cards, modified Uno, Jenga
- Baking and cooking: seasonal desserts and gluten-free cooking and baking programming
- Gardening
- Spiritual programming: scripture reading, Bible study, online TV Mass
- Seasonal celebrations, community outings, visiting groups, live entertainment, food contests, and special party events
Existing amenities. Memory unit programs and amenities (kept from the current page):
- Qualified Memory Care Providers
- Activities offered in group and individual settings
- Enclosed courtyard
- Specialized diets
Admissions. Our Memory Care program is designed for individuals experiencing dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or significant cognitive impairment who benefit from a structured and supportive environment. Specific admission criteria, current availability, and whether an individual’s medical needs can be appropriately supported can be confirmed through our Admissions and Nursing teams. Call 574-318-4600 to learn more.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Our memory care unit is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia related illnesses. Our specially trained staff assists with memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes, to help ensure the highest quality of care for our residents.
Recognizing the fact that families are a vital part of the caregiving team, our staff is constantly ready to offer much-needed support to both families and residents alike. We want you and your loved one to understand that we support you both through all phases of a disease. You’re a part of our family and we are here to help you along the way.
Memory unit programs and amenities:
- Qualified Memory Care Providers
- Activities offered in group and individual setting
- Enclosed courtyard
- Specialized diets
In House Hemodialysis
By offering in-house dialysis, residents at Briarcliff get the benefit of staying on-site, eliminating the commute time, waiting room time, and inconvenience. Residents also get the benefit of staying in a familiar, quiet, comfortable place, which is an important amenity for elderly residents, especially those who are recovering from surgery or injury.
Offering in-house dialysis for residents improves the quality of their lives. As quality of life improves, residents increase their fulfillment and functional ability. The in-house dialysis program at Briarcliff is another step toward improving the lives of our residents.
The dialysis program at Briarcliff includes many benefits:
- Nephrologist
- Dedicated dialysis treatment staff
- Individualized care plan
- Comfortable treatment room
- Designated dietary support
- Medication management
