Compassionate Hearts Upcoming Events:

To view the Compassionate Hearts Adult Day monthly activities calendar, click the following link:  Activities

The annual Intergenerational Prom will be held at HCTC's First Federal Center on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010.
We will be leaving from the adult day center that morning for a day full of fun! Dress is casual or formal, or anywhere in between.
Just come prepared to have a fun-filled day! There will be music, dancing, and a delicious meal provided. Pictures will be taken by Gordon' s Photo Center and each client will receive 1 complimentary 4x6 photo when the pictures come in. If you would like to order more at that time, you can contact Gordon's Photo Center.

About Compassionate Hearts

Serving:  Perry County

LKLP Compassionate Hearts realize caregivers want better options for their loved ones. It is our mission to provide a safe and stimulating environment, offering caregivers an alternative to nursing home care, giving them the opportunity to continue their daily activities.

We understand that, for many, this is their first experience away from their homes and family. That is why we take personal interest in each person...helping him or her make an easy transition right from the start. For the caregivers, we take great strides to make sure you have a smooth, worry-free transition and we make sure your concerns and questions are answered.

LKLP Compassionate Hearts staff consist of activities personnel, CNA's and a social worker. There is also an RN or LPN on site at all times. Our nurses can administer medication, monitor vital signs, arrange for medication pick up or delivery and provide wound care. We also assist clients with personal hygeine and grooming needs. We provide games, arts and crafts, excercise and various recreational activities on a daily basis. Clients are provided with a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Family visits to our facility are always welcome! A visit to our center may help you and your loved one feel more at ease. We encourage you to get to know us, tour our facility, and ask any questions. During your visit, we can evaluate the assistance needed and any special care your loved one may require.

Contact us now to schedule a FREE-DAY to come by and see what it is like at the adult day.

Compassionate Hearts Program Fees

If you know anyone 21 years of age or older who may need our services, please give us a call or stop by. We give a free-day for potential clients to come by and see what it is like at the adult day.

Compassionate Hearts Center Hours

The Adult Day Health Center
Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Compassionate Hearts Transportation

Compassionate Hearts provides transportation to and from the center on an as needed basis. The transportation service is provided in part by LKLP's large transportation program, which includes wheel chair accesible vans.

Compassionate Hearts Program Highlights

On any given day, the sounds of laughter radiate within the walls of the adult day center. It’s a place where smiles fill the room and friendships are made; a helping hand is offered… and gratefully accepted. Not only do clients benefit from the socialization and therapeutic recreational activities, they also receive nutritious meals, skilled nursing care, assistance with showers and personal care, and medication administration and wound care, if needed. Whether it be an Alzheimer's patient who needs supervision and socialization during the day, or a patient with paralysis who needs assistance with even the most basic needs, adult day care provides individualized care to meet each patient’s needs and enhance their quality of life. 

It has been 5 years since LKLP acquired our adult day health care program from Horizon. The adult day center was in the process of being closed down, which would have stripped the community of a much needed service. Over the past 5 years, our adult day center has served 106 unduplicated elderly and disabled adult clients, many of whom would have otherwise been admitted to a nursing home. For these individuals, it means an improved quality of life. Instead of staying home alone each day, they are now able to socialize with others, receive hot meals during the day, and receive assistance with their daily health needs. For some, it means they are able to live at home with their families for the remainder of their life. For others, it means they are able to continue to live independently at home with the assistance of adult day care. And for the families of these individuals, it means they are able to continue to work and carry out their daily routines, knowing their loved one is being cared for in a safe, loving environment. 

 

The adult day health center currently enrolls 31 clients from Perry and surrounding counties, ranging in age from 21-94 years old. We provide care to adults with a variety of needs, including those who suffer from strokes, heart attacks, brain injuries, and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as those with congenital abnormalities like spina bifida, Down’s syndrome, and mental retardation, to name a few. Our staff consists of registered and licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and a social worker. Our daytime services allow individuals to receive needed care at the adult day center while their family members are able to work and carry out their daily routines, thus delaying or altogether eliminating the potential need for nursing home placement.

 

In difficult economic times such as this, we continue to advocate for the continuity of funding for community based services, like adult day care, which provide the needed support and services that allow individuals to receive the care they require, while remaining in the comfort of their home as they age.

 

We continue to follow up on referrals we receive from the community. If you know of someone who needs assistance with their daily needs and might benefit from adult day care, please contact the center at 606-436-8700.

Compassionate Hearts FAQ

Compassionate Hearts provides traditional nursing services during the daytime hours only. Our participants return home to their families in the evenings. This arrangement enables family members to fulfill their daily responsibilities, provides the loved one with opportunities for socializing and rehabilitiation and allows all members of the family to come back together at the end of the day. We offer skilled nursing care, recreational activities, and rehabilitative services like those found in a nursing home. We even provide the occassional field trip for those interested and able to attend.

How can Compassionate Hearts benefit your family?

Compassionate Hearts gives the caregiver the freedom to fulfill daily responsibilities and the reassurance of knowing their loved one has companionship and comprehensive, quality care throughout the day. In addition, Compassionate Hearts also provides these significant benefits for the loved one:

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