Highland Home

About Us

We are a member of the Mississippi Health Care Association and work closely with the American Health Care Association to ensure that the needs of the elderly are met. Our facility is licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health and meets the federal requirements for participation in the Medicare program.

Highland Home does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admission, treatment or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

Highland Home strives to meet the needs of its patients and their families. Our nursing program is carefully managed to obtain the desired results of those persons visiting for rehabilitative services as well as those who have chosen us to meet their convalescent needs. Our caring staff works towards meeting your expectations with regard to personal health and comfort. Our staff works towards maximizing each resident’s quality of life by providing professional nursing care in a setting which promotes independence and individuality.

Nursing Care

You can rest assured that our nursing staff is available at any time day or night to provide skilled nursing care to residents. Our nurses manage both chronic and acute conditions combining the best in nursing practice with compassion and skill.

Our nursing staff includes:

• Registered Nurses (RNs) who assess and manage the overall health status
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) who work under the Director of Nursing/RN Supervisor to provide nursing care and medication services
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s) who work closely with residents, assisting and providing activities of daily living

Our team will provide:

Skilled Nursing Services:

Supervisory nursing care inclusive of the around the clock presence. Includes wound care, pain management, tube feeding, and care after surgery.

Long term care:

Continuous nursing care for the management of chronic health conditions such as Parkinson’s, diabetes, COPD, and chronic heart conditions.

Nutritional Services:

Registered dieticians design a full meal plan to address each resident’s individual needs.

Hospice Care:

On-site compassionate care for pain management and comfort care near the end of life. The emphasis is on caring, not curing. It involves symptom management coupled with emotional and spiritual support. Care is tailored to the individual needs and wishes of the resident, while support is provided to family members and loved ones in the process.

Additional Services

Recreational and Therapeutic Activities:

Wide array of activities geared towards all areas of interest and functional level. Trips out of the facility to restaurants, shopping and other area sites are regular events.

Religious Services:

On-site church services for residents and their families.

Care Plan Conferences:

Our staff works with the resident and family to develop a plan of care that meets their specific needs and goals.

Physician/Dental/Vision/Podiatry Services:

We will arrange for trips to a doctor or specialist or help with on-site visits so that each resident’s care is managed according to his or her needs and preferences.

Pharmacy/Laboratory/Radiological Services:

These services are available through contracted providers with the facility taking responsibility for the scheduling of appointments.

Beauty Salon and Barber Shop:

Two full service salons are available during regular business hours.

Private Dinning and Large Living Rooms:

These areas may be reserved for special, private family gatherings.

Cable Access:

All resident rooms are equipped with cable access.

Rehabilitation

Recovery from surgery such as a hip or knee replacement or a medical event such as a stroke can move along much more quickly in a rehabilitation setting. Nursing care combined with rehabilitation services are best suited to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to care facility and from care facility to home.

Our Therapeutic Approach

Our therapists are aware of the challenges residents face when they begin a course of therapy to regain skills and abilities after orthopedic replacement surgery. The days can be tiring and discouraging at times. That’s why our therapists take a kind and steady approach to motivate each resident to progress and recover as fully as possible after an injury, medical event or surgery.

Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists treat residents with both firmness and encouragement as they progress with the hard work needed to regain strength and mobility after an illness or surgery. We develop an individualized therapy plan for each rehab patient that respects the individual challenges facing each patient, with a goal of ensuring a smooth transition home.

Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists focus on helping our residents eventually manage as independently as they can the activities of daily living. We work with our patients on the skills necessary for walking, bathing, dressing, eating and other common household activities, again with a goal of making the return home safe and comfortable.

Transitioning Home

Going home without a plan is like leaving town without a map! Prior to discharge from rehabilitation, we conduct a home evaluation and assess what needs to be done to help ensure that going home will include the modifications and assistance necessary for a safe return.