MediLodge of Montrose does have an in-house staff of physicians as well as a Medical Director. We also have ophthalmologists, podiatrists, audiologists, and dentists on staff to provide care as needed. ( Permalink)
 Your loved one’s therapy at MediLodge of Montrose is ordered by his or her physician and meets all criteria for Medicare reimbursement. The physician oversees your loved one’s care throughout the entire course of therapy. ( Permalink)
MediLodge of Montrose has specific guidelines for temperature levels that must be maintained in all resident rooms and throughout our facility. Generally, we keep MediLodge of Montrose premises at the warmer end of the scale, given that our residents tend to be sensitive to cooler temperatures. If your family member wishes to be a little cooler, you may want to check with us about bringing in a portable fan. And if your loved one prefers more warmth, especially in the winter, you might want to bring an additional quilt or comforter to add to their MediLodge of Montrose bedding. ( Permalink)
MediLodge of Montrose will need specific paperwork completed and time to review the information. From there, we’ll let you know if we have an appropriate bed for your family member.
The information MediLodge of Montrose needs includes …
- a chest X-ray, current to within 30 days
- the History and Physical – with diagnosis (medical) and Mental Health Screening (MIMR) forms
- details of your loved one’s normal daily routines
- a current list of medications and doses
- legal documents (Power of Attorney or Guardianship, for example)
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While your loved one is a lodger at MediLodge of Montrose this is his or her home. Our general guideline is that you should visit your loved one just as you did prior to his or her stay at MediLodge. This means you can visit any time, day or night. MediLodge of Montrose is open 24/7 and our visiting hours are unrestricted. ( Permalink)
We at MediLodge of Montrose gear life & leisure activities to your loved one’s interests and abilities. And you can be sure life is never dull here! There’s something going on almost all the time. Group activities, one-on-one visits with family members, special outings, and exercise sessions can be happening all at once. The MediLodge of Montrose Life & Leisure Activity Staff will always try to involve your loved one in activities of interest to him or her. ( Permalink)
MediLodge of Montrose’s room rates are competitive with other skilled nursing providers in the area – and are often lower. Portions of your loved one’s room rate may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private-pay insurance. Please contact MediLodge of Montrose at (810) 639-6171 with additional questions or concerns. ( Permalink)
A large number of our lodgers are able to leave our wellness lodge as soon as the in-house physician and therapy providers deem them able to resume reasonable daily activities within the community. MediLodge of Montrose has no desire to keep your loved one here one day longer than absolutely necessary. Our goal is to help you or your loved one return home feeling recovered, rejuvenated and revitalized.
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- Overnight leaves from MediLodge of Montrose are allowed but may be limited or temporarily not allowed, depending on the lodger's condition and source of payment. Medicare and Medicaid have specific rules that we at MediLodge of Montrose must follow, and it’s crucial that we work within their guidelines.
- MediLodge of Montrose does permit day trips – and even encourages lodgers to take them if they feel up to it.
- For all outings, MediLodge of Montrose asks that you please notify us in advance so we can make any special arrangements that might be required.
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MediLodge of Montrose features both private and semi-private suite accommodations. We want the best for you or your loved one and will do our utmost to match them with someone who has similar interests, capabilities and daily routines in a semi-private suite.
Our Great Lakes Lodge short term rehabilitation lodge features sixty suites, with fifteen beds per wing. There are seven private and eight semi-private suites on each fifteen bed wing. You can bring personal items to make you or your loved one's suite at MediLodge of Montrose more comfortable and home-like.
Each private and semi-private suite features a full bathroom with shower in the room, flat screen television, night stand, dresser and armoire, telephone by the bed side, safety locking rocking chair, down comforters and country quilts on each bed. The semi-private rooms are unique that they are separated by a half wall allowing both lodgers a view of the window and additional privacy via a curtain.
We are always available at MediLodge of Montrose to provide you with a tour of our Haven for Healing. Feel free to contact MediLodge of Montrose at (810) 639-6171. ( Permalink)
MediLodge of Montrose is licensed by the federal government and the State of Michigan and meets all criteria for skilled nursing care. This requires that there be a licensed nurse available on the MediLodge of Montrose premises at all times. At MediLodge of Montrose the short term rehabilitation wings are staffed with registered nurses and certified nursing assistants around the clock. ( Permalink)
The State of Michigan requires specific skilled nursing staffing ratios, and MediLodge of Montrose always meets or exceeds the standards. ( Permalink)
For a reservation to be made at MediLodge of Montrose, your loved one should have …
- a Medicare Card and at least one other insurance card
- a Social Security Card
- a doctor’s or hospital’s referral notice, which includes the doctor’s orders, the History and Physical, the most recent chest X-ray, and any Mental Health Screening (MIMR) forms
- the following papers, as applicable: DPOA, Patient Advocate, Guardianship, Conservatorship
- 5 to 7 days worth of clothing
- any personal belongings
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Our staff here at MediLodge of Montrose will be happy to assist you with the Medicaid application process. To prepare, you’ll need documentation or proof of all assets. You’ll then need to call for an appointment with your local Family Independence Agency. Here are the items required, some as applicable:
- Recent ID
- Insurance cards
- Current bank statements
- Mortgage policy
- Life insurance policy
- Car title/registration
- Funeral contract
- Annuity papers
- Social Security letter or copy of check
- Trust fund statement
- Retirement benefit check stub
- Disability check stub
- Veterans benefits letter
- Supplemental security income letter
- Savings bond/money market
- Proof of activity for last 36 months
- Insurance settlement
- Sale/transfer of property
- Lawsuit award
- Money given as a gift
If your loved one’s spouse is in a community, you will also need to provide the following:
- Current property tax statement
- Homeowners’ insurance statement
- Utilities statement
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