Skilled Nursing
Temporary Change to Visitor Policy for Transitional Care and Subacute Units
Visitation to patients in Subacute units and Transitional Care located at our South Campus (1633 S. Court Street) is allowed for 30 minute visits that must be scheduled in advance. Up to 2 visitors from the same household may visit per patient. Visits will take place either outdoors or in a large communal space such as a dining room or activity room, not in the patient room. All visitors must wear a mask and will be screened for symptoms upon entrance to the building. A staff member will supervise each visit to ensure proper mask use and social distancing. Visitation days are dependent upon the staff availability and may vary at each campus.
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Kaweah Health Nursing Center
Skilled Nursing in Tulare County
The skilled nursing center at Kaweah Health provides
a pleasant, relaxed and home-like atmosphere while patients are receiving
a higher level of care than can be given at home. This unit, which is
comprised of beds in our Transitional Care and Subacute Care Units, offers
large, semi-private rooms, a spacious and colorfully furnished dayroom
for visiting, TV viewing or planned activities. A tree-shaded courtyard
provides an area where visitors can be received for more private conversations.
Each person is cared for by an interdisciplinary team which may include:
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A Physician
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Nursing Staff
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A Social Worker
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A Pharmacist
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Physical and Speech Therapists
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Activity Coordinators
For more information or to arrange time to take a closer look, please call our intake liaison at 559-624-6011.
Transitional Care
Kaweah Health's Transitional Care Services is a 24-bed unit that supports short stay patients with specific therapy needs. These patients could be individuals in need of extensive wound care who use devices to facilitate wound healing, patients in need of long-term antibiotic intravenous therapy, patients in end stage renal disease that require dialysis, diabetic support, cardiovascular/stroke support, and cardiac/post open-heart support.
Transitional Care Services emphasizes:
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Physical therapy
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Occupational therapy
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Restorative nursing
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Activity/recreational therapy
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Speech therapy
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End-Of-Life Care
TCS provides specialized care of client for healing wounds, long-term antibiotic therapy, physical therapy or occupational therapy needs. Our nurses are highly trained to provide skilled care at end-of-life; hospice services may also be provided.
Subacute Care
For patients in need of long-term care, our Subacute Unit houses 30-beds long-term and provides attentive care in need of round-the-clock assistance.
Each person is cared for by an interdisciplinary team which may include:
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A Physician
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Nursing Staff
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A Social Worker
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A Pharmacist
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Physical and Occupational Therapists
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Activity Coordinators
Contact Us
The nursing center is located at 1633 S. Court Street in Visalia. You can reach us by phone at either 599-624-6080 or 559-624-6011.
