Anderson County Hospital’s Long Term Care changes its name to Residential Living Center

GARNETT, Kan.— Along with a new hospital coming in early 2015, changes also are in store for Anderson County Hospital’s Long Term Care Unit. A new name, The Anderson County Hospital Residential Living Center (RLC), reflects the expansion of services that will be given to its residents. Long Term Care, as it has been known for the past 45 years, provided nursing care for residents who were no longer able to live independently in the community. As services have evolved in health care, the facility has adapted to become more versatile in the array of services provided and the lifestyle now offered to its residents.

In the past, Anderson County Hospital’s Long Term Care Unit has been a prime example of exceptional care delivery for many years. It has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report for five consecutive years as a top nursing facility in Kansas. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid consistently gives it a five-star rating for outstanding residential care.  It is also a participant in a quality initiative from The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. The Promoting Excellent Alternatives in Kansas Nursing Homes program (PEAK) challenges nursing facilities to achieve goals of resident choice and empowerment in their daily programs and service delivery.

The new RLC will continue and expand on these accolades as the staff evolves its services, but keeps its priority of providing quality residential care. The Center will provide nursing care services to help residents enjoy life in a beautiful new setting with care delivery and a lifestyle that is tailored to each resident.

The beautiful new RLC facility provides comfort and privacy in a home-like environment, and features a walkout garden area, outdoor sitting area, easy-access kitchen, family room, large activity area, and dining room. The residents have a designated care team to ensure consistent care in a trusting environment.

RLC provides services for residents on a long-term basis, and transitional services for residents with a recent injury, illness, or for a post hospital stay to help ensure full recovery before returning home. RLC has a full service staff with 24-hour nursing care, an activity director, social services, restorative services, dietary consultation, and a medical director.

For more information, call 785-204-4016.

Anderson County Hospital is a member of Saint Luke’s Health System, which consists of 10 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and home care services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.