The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

      Managed By: Diversicare

      850 9th St NW, Alabaster, Alabama, 35007 , Alabaster, AL 35007
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      Community Info

      Senior Care Levels Available Here:

      Memory Care

      Skilled Nursing Home

      Short Term Rehab SNF

      Features

      On Site Parking

      No Pets Allowed

      About The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

      Patient and Resident Care is our Passion…

      Our goal is to enhance the quality of life for each patient and resident, restoring abilities by teaching new skills and enhancing functional abilities. We honor the individuality and story of all who are in our care. We provide hope, confidence, self-respect and a desire to achieve one’s highest level of independence.

      Whether your medical needs are short term rehabilitation, complex medical care or long term care, our center has a comprehensive care team to provide high quality healthcare!

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      Memory Care at The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

      Starting Price: Not Listed (See Area Averages)

      Features & Amenitites

      Memory Care Provided by Competent and Passionate Caregivers

      Diversicare is committed to providing positive experiences for every patient and resident entrusted to our care. This especially includes those residents and family members dealing with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, since their needs are unique and their caregivers may benefit from support as they cope with their loved one’s illness. We are dedicated to the comfort and quality of life of these residents-providing a homelike, comfortable environment while offering leading-edge activities and therapies to enhance their stay in our Centers.
      Our unique approach includes an environment of care and safety:

      • Integrated care – a high degree of collaboration and communication with family
      • Domestic design elements that maximize safety and minimize confusion, in warm, inviting surroundings
      • Activities that provide structure and routine
      • A consistent team of caregivers
      Each Diversicare Center has the resources to support the care, treatment, and services provided by our team. The Center management teams take the hiring and training of each team member very seriously, looking at the knowledge, skills, and attitude of every staff member, beginning at the time of hire and continuing to grow employees as they acquire tenure in their role.
      A Diversicare Medical Director oversees the care, treatment, and services provided, is available to families and healthcare professionals for consultation and education, and 
      helps to lead the team in care best practices.


      General Info About Memory Care

      What Is Memory Care?

      A Memory Care facility is very similar to the lifestyle of the Assisted Living facility combined with the medical care and higher level of assistance normally found in Skilled Nursing. Attentive and expert care is provided at Memory Care Facilities. For the safety of the residents, security is strict at a Memory Care Facility. Coming and going is regulated by various security measures. This may include locks and alarms on exterior doors, in-room emergency alerts, and a locator device worn by each resident.

      Staff members are trained to work with people with memory issues. Programs are incorporated that keep residents on a regimented schedule. These programs are designed to help residents deal with the symptoms of Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Sundowners Syndrome.

      Memory Care Insurance Options

      Long-Term Care Insurance

      Many long-term care insurance policies cover Memory care services. It's essential to review the policy's coverage details carefully to understand what types of care are included. Many policies explicitly cover memory care services as part of their comprehensive long-term care benefits. However, coverage specifics can vary between policies, so it's crucial to verify that memory care services are explicitly mentioned in the policy language. You can learn more about that here.

      Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit

      Individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease who require specialized memory care services may use Aid and Attendance benefits to help cover the costs of memory care facilities or specialized programs within assisted living communities. You can learn more about that here.

      Skilled Nursing at The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

      Starting Price: Not Listed (See Area Averages)

      Room Options: 
      • Private Rooms
      • Shared Rooms

      Personal Furnishing: Some Personal Furniture Allowed

      Features & Amenitites

      A Place to Call Home

      Transitioning a loved one into long-term care can be a difficult time. At Diversicare, we understand the stress that often accompanies finding the right healthcare setting. Our team will assist in managing a safe transition in three easy steps:

      • Recommend the type of care needed based on an evaluation of individual needs
      • Gather information required for admission, including:
        • History & Physical
        • Chest x-ray
        • Physician orders with current medication list
      • Navigate the cost of care and clarify payment options
      We provide a welcoming, supportive environment, staffed with highly trained caregivers. We offer a number of features for the convenience and comfort of our patients and residents. 
      Contact us to learn more about our services, including: Short Stay Rehabilitation, Complex Medical Care, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Hospice Care and more!

      General Info About Skilled Nursing Homes

      What Is Long Term Skilled Nursing?

      A Skilled Nursing Facility is a health-care institution that has available nursing care 24 hours a day, the supervision of the care of patients by a physician, the capability to store and dispense drugs, and which meets federal criteria for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

      A Nursing Home may be needed for someone who no longer can live at home safely and requires 24-hour care that may not be medical in nature. Help can be provided including assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, medications, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).

      Skilled Nursing Home Insurance Options

      Long-Term Care Insurance

      Long-term care insurance typically covers the costs associated with nursing home care. Long-term care insurance policies are designed to help offset the expenses of such care, which can be significant. Long-term care insurance policies often have coverage limits, which may be specified as a daily or monthly benefit amount or a maximum lifetime benefit. It's important to ensure that the policy's coverage limits are sufficient to cover the costs of nursing home care in your area. You can learn more about that here.

      Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit

      Although Veterans Aids & Attendance can go toward the cost of Nursing Home residency and care, it would not likely be sufficient to cover all of the costs. There is more information about that here.

      Medicaid

      If a senior needs nursing home care but does not have sufficient funds to pay for it, then that individual can apply for Medicaid. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program in the United States that provides healthcare coverage to eligible low-income individuals and families. It is the largest source of health coverage for low-income Americans. Medicaid covers a wide range of medical services including doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, and long-term care. Eligibility for Medicaid varies by state but generally includes low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities. You can learn more about that here.

      Short Term Rehab at The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

      Room Options: Some Rooms Private

      Features & Amenitites

      Get Back to Doing What You Love

      Our team of talented and experienced therapists creates customized rehabilitation programs based on current needs and your goals for the future. Our physical, occupational and speech-language pathologists specialize in innovative therapeutic approaches that focus on achieving your best outcomes.


      General Info About Short Term Rehab (SNF)

      What Is Short Term Skilled Nursing Rehab?

      A Short Term Rehab Facility, also known as a SNF (pronounced "sniff"), will have professional medical staff who are trained to help speed the rehabilitative process including doctors, registered nurses, audiologists, vocational nurses, and rehabilitation specialists. A SNF may be needed for someone who is ready for discharge from the hospital but not able to return home. The SNF will provide a high level of medical attention with the goal of the patient completing their rehabilitation and returning to their prior living environment.

      Short Term Rehab Insurance Options

      For the first 20 days for a covered event Medicare will pay 100 percent of the cost. For the next 80 days Medicare pays 80 percent of the cost. After 100 days Medicare makes no payments.

      Conditions which have to be met for Medicare to pay include:

      • A qualifying hospital stay
      • Doctor’s recommendation that daily skilled care is needed
      • Part A coverage with days remaining
      • Services are provided by a Medicare certified SNF

      So, what you pay is:

      1. Days 1–20: $0
      2. Days 21–100: Approx. $200 Copay each day (typical amount, check with your SNF for an exact number)
      3. Days 101 and beyond: You are responsible for all costs but Long Term Care Insurance policies can also help pay if you have it. However, most long-term care insurance policies will have an elimination period that will not pay for the first 60 - 100 days. You can learn more about that here.

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