SOCIAL WORK

Our staff of Social Workers is an integral link between resident, family and other members of the health care team and the community. We offer on-going support and comprehensive care management, including discharge planning. All patients/residents are assigned a social worker, who acts as a resource person, advocate and counselor. Social Workers assist the resident and family in adjusting to their admission and/or illness. A psychologist is also available for in depth and ongoing counseling. Our social work staff will assist residents and families in making a smooth transition from home to the facility, or back to the community. Residents and their family members are encouraged to participate in the life of the facility, including regularly scheduled care planning meetings. There are also active Resident and Family Councils.

HOSPICE

Buena Vida provides Hospice service in association with the Metropolitan Hospice of Greater New York to qualifying residents who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Hospice services are geared to comfort rather than curative care. The Admissions/Social Work Department can answer your questions related to Hospice care.

Care for the terminally ill residents is provided in collaboration with
Metropolitan Hospice of Greater New York, a nationally recognized Hospice
Association. This program is sensitive the special needs of those at the
end of life and their family including palliative care, and bereavement
counseling.