Morton County Care Center

400 Buckmaster Drive

Elkhart, Kansas 67950

Phone: 620.697.2728

Morton County Care Center is Committed to Excellence in the Care of the Nursing Home Resident.

Adjusting to new surroundings is never easy, especially for those who are leaving their homes and moving into a nursing facility. At Morton County Care Center , we pride ourselves in making the adjustments as easy as possible for both the resident and family members. Our staff is available at all times to assist and answer any questions people may have regarding our facility and the care provided.

Morton County Long Term Care originally opened in February of 1981 as a forty-bed unit attached to Morton County Hospital . We opened our doors at our present location in July of 1986. Morton County Care Center is a licensed, sixty-bed Nursing Facility, which includes four deluxe private rooms, and fifty-six private rooms. A special feature of the facility is that every resident has a large window, a private entrance and heating and cooling are adjustable within each room.

Price for the Care Center varies from year to year. The daily room charge includes room, meals, nursing care, laundry services, recreational and therapeutic activities, and all social services. Any personal items that a resident may need in addition (i.e., tissues, lotion, sterile dressings, adult briefs) are charged in addition to the daily charge.

In an effort to promote good health, Morton County Care Center is proud of its smoke-free policy. Smoking by residents or staff is prohibited throughout the building. Residents may however have chewing tobacco or snuff. If one wishes to smoke, They may use the outside patios.

Services

Delicious meals are served by a dietary staff under the direction of a Certified Dietary Manager and with a Registered Dietitian Consultant on staff.

Residents look forward to a full schedule of activities every month. The Activity Director provides interesting and often times adventurous activities including: Exercise programs, Craft, Bingo, Parties, Fishing Trips, Games, (Horseshoes, Dominoes, Cards), Holiday Celebrations, Men Breakfast, Story Time, Mixed Generational Programs, , Pet Therapy, Church Services, Current Events, Transportation to Shopping Excursions.

Morton County Care Center with the cooperation of the Physical Therapy Department at Morton County Hospital provides evaluations of Care Center residents in order to "help the residents help themselves". Programs offered by the Physical Therapy Department include arthritis care, stroke rehabilitation and post-fracture management.

Social Services are provided to residents and family members under the direction of a Social Service Designee with the supervision of a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. Specifically, it is the responsibility of this department to serve as an advocate for residents and their families. In doing so, they will conduct periodic interviews with the residents and /or family members to ensure that the Residents Rights are enforced. Information and documentation regarding Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions are available to assist with applications to Kansas Medicaid and Veterans Administration.

Other services provided are Music Therapy, Rehabilitation Services, Laundry, and Housekeeping.

The Aviary is a marvel to our residents and others. Beautiful birds adorn the controlled environment. Residents and visitors have the opportunity to see doves hatch and many baby birds come from the high nests.

A secure outside activity area is available and enjoyed by all residents.

Morton County Health System

Working for a Healthier Community

Morton County Care Center