Basic Care Unit

Our Basic Care Unit is a 4-story building that serves residents that independently care for his/her own needs. Medical and nursing supervision is available. Meals are provided in a central dining room.

Nursing Services:

 
Treatment Room and Nurse's Station

• Nurses and CNA's are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for minimal assistance
• Dispense medication to residents in controlled environment
• Nursing staff follow through with physician ordered treatments
• Supervised therapeutic whirlpool
• Staff members act as a liaison between physician and resident

Room Description:

Resident Room

• 4 Bedroom Suites (2 beds per room with a shared restroom)
• 2 beds per room
• private rooms

Restorative Therapy:

 
Exercise Room and Restorative Therapy Staff

• Therapy offered under consultation of a physical therapist
• Physical Therapist visits with residents individually to set up a therapy program specific to each resident's needs
• Residents are encouraged to maintain or increase their level of activity as a health benefit

Dietary:

 
Dining Room and Dietary Personnel

• 3 meals are provided 7 days per week
• Snacks available 3 times per day
• Dietician meets with resident/family member to set up meal plan according to resident tastes and physician ordered diet
• Meals served in cafeteria style serving line
• May eat in either of 2 dining rooms

Activities:

Cheryl and Kathy of Basic Activities

Our Activities Staff are dedicated to involving residents in group or individual activities according to specific resident interests.

Laundry:

Laundry

• Clothes are laundered weekly
• Clean linen and towels are provided regularly
• Residents who wish to launder their own clothes may do so in the provided washing and drying machines at the Veterans Home

* Linen (including blankets, sheets, pillows, etc.) are provided by the Veterans Home.

Housekeeping:

Housekeeping

• Housekeeping services provided 7 days per week on a routine basis
• Residents responsible for general up keep of their room

Maintenance:

Maintenance

• Maintenance staff available to maintain facility and grounds
• Available on-call when needs arise

Social Services:

Social Services

Social Services Staff are committed to insuring that you and your family are treated with dignity, respect, and have the optimum quality of life. We will assist you and your family with getting acquainted with the unit, staff, and facility. Licensed Addiction Counseling Services and AA groups are available at the North Dakota Veterans Home to assist the residents in maintaining sobriety.

Specialized Services:

  
The "BUB", Mailboxes and the Reflection Room

• Transportation: Transportation to and from local health care providers and also to the Veterans Administration Medical and Regional Office Center in Fargo: 6 days per week transportation available to local community
• Mail Delivery: Each resident has mail delivered to an individual locked mailbox
• Barber/Hairdresser: Barber and Hairdressing services are offered on a weekly basis
• Pastoral Services: Pastoral Services are offered to meet residents spiritual needs
• Hospice Care: Hospice Services are available
• Resident Council: Resident Council meetings are held to ensure that resident concerns are addressed
• Work Therapy Program: Residents who are capable of working may do so under supervision and receive minimum wage pay
• Volunteer Ombudsmen Program: The NDVH ombudsmen may assist residents with any complaints, concerns or resident rights issues. He may also refer residents to the Region ombudsmen