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Whether you or someone
you care for is recovering from surgery or a serious illness,
or a decision regarding short or long-term care needs to be made,
University Centers East and West understand how complex choosing
the right care can be.
We design our individual
plans around your personal healthcare needs. After all, what's
best for you is what really matters. You will experience a friendly
and caring environment the moment you walk through our doors.
Whether you or someone you care for is looking for a new home,
or needs extra help before returning home, please call us. A member
of our professional staff will give you a tour of the center,
introduce you to the staff and discuss ways we can make your stay
special.
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Our
Mission Statement
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AGE
Institute of Florida, Inc. is an independent not-for-profit organization
which provides care for the elderly in its long-term care centers.
We seek to provide the highest possible quality of care in an
environment which celebrates the individual dignity and value
of all who live and work there.
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University Centers East and West
provide a full range of skilled nursing services including:
- Infusion
Therapy
- Enternal
Therapy
- Wound
Care
- Tracheostomy
Care
- Portable
Diagnostics:
Laboratory, X-ray, EKG
- Peritoneal
Dialysis
Our comprehensive programs
meet the changing needs of both our short-term patients recovering from
surgery or an acute illness, as well as the needs of our long-term residents:
- Rehabilitation
Program
- Medically
Complex
- Orthopedic
Recovery
- Stroke
Recovery
- Pulmonary
Management
- Vascular/Wound
Recovery
- Long-term
Care
- Restorative
Nursing Program
- Respite
Care
- Hospice
Care
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| Skilled
Nursing Services |
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Skilled nursing
services are suitable for patients who may have suffered from a prolonged
acute or chronic illness. Skilled nursing services may also be required
by patients who may have been injured or recently undergone surgery.
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| Rehabilitation
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Rehabilitation
patients may require a wide-range of services, depending on their
individual condition and diagnosis.
Rehabilitation services include:
- Physical
Therapy
- Occupational
Therapy
- Respiratory
Therapy
- Speech
Pathology
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| Case
Management |
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Our case management
system provides sound recommendations regarding the plan of care for
each patient/resident. During care delivery, each plan is re-evaluated
by all members of the team, and the levels of care are adjusted according
to patient/resident progress and needs. This care planning process is
an integral part of our team's ability to ensure that goals are met
as quickly as possible.
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| General
Nursing & Restorative Care |
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We provide general
and restorative care to residents who cannot be taken care of at home
due to the caregiving demands of a chronic illness, the frailties of
age, or physical limitations. Our focus is on providing care and comfort
while striving to enhance the joy and dignity of life. We also offer
an array of social events and recreational activities. Our general and
restorative services include:
- 24-hour
comprehensive nursing care
- On-call
physician coverage
- Private
and semi-private or companion suites
- Medication
administration
- Social
services
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| Dietary
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Residents are served
three well-balanced, nutritious meals with many menu options and the
availability of snacks. We have registered dietitians available to accommodate
any special diet needs and provide physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
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| Respite
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Our respite care
program is a short-term temporary solution for caregivers who need a
break. Our program includes nursing care, medication administration,
three meals a day, assistance with meals, grooming, dressing, as well
as recreation and social programs.
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We accept
all private insurance, as well as Medicare, Medicaid and VA.
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University
Center East - map
991 East New York Avenue
DeLand, FL 32724
Phone: (386) 734-9083 • Fax: (386) 736-4406
uceast@ucew.org |
University
Center West - map
545 West Euclid Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720
Phone: (386) 734-9085 • Fax: (386) 943-4221
ucwest@ucew.org |
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Links:
Proud Member of:
DeLand Area Chamber of
Commerce
Please
Visit
WWW.PLANETDELAND.COM
We are
located in Volusia County, Florida
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