Admissions
Welcome to Vestal Park
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center!
We are glad to have you with us. On day of admission, the new resident or resident’s representative (preferably power-of-attorney) is expected to complete paperwork with the Business Office staff and Social Worker. Please expect to spend about 1 hour with each on paperwork. On the day of admission, each resident will receive a thorough clinical review and be introduced to all the members of our care team.
Please bring the following with you on day of admission:
PAPERS:
*Power of Attorney papers
*Health Care Proxy
*Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)
*Living Will - Non Hospital DNR
*Medicare and Health Insurance Cards
*If private pay - bring check for 1st 30 days
*Immunization records if available
*Eyeglass prescription or information regarding eyeglasses, if available
*Any information regarding new resident's social history, i.e. information regarding parent, siblings, education, employment, military service history
FOR RESIDENT:
*At least 7-10 days of clothing (must be able to withstand high heat laundry)
*Rubber soled shoes or sneakers
*Equipment such as wheelchair or walker if resident has them and has been using them at home
*Underwear, socks, pajamas if desired
*Cable ready television 19" to 22"
RESIDENT MAY BRING:
*Twin-sized bedspread or comforter
*plants
*Photographs
*A few knick-knacks (items that will help provide a "home-like" atmosphere)
*Recliner chair (electric or manual; must have fire-retardant tags)