McLaren Lapeer Region Transitional Care Unit

McLaren Lapeer Region's Transitional Care Unit is a 19-bed skilled nursing facility located onsite at the hospital in Lapeer, Michigan. It provides skilled nursing care and therapy services for patients transitioning from a hospital stay back to home, offering a more relaxed, homelike environment than acute care hospital units.

The unit's multidisciplinary care team develops personalized treatment plans focused on returning residents to independence. Therapy services include physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy, with therapists designing individualized programs based on functional levels and agreed-upon goals. The facility is Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, and most insurance plans cover stays.

Additional services available to residents include wound management, respiratory therapy, dietary services overseen by a registered dietitian, and access to specialty services such as critical care, emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging, lab services, and pharmacy. Social services staff assist with admission and discharge planning, referrals to support groups, and educational programs.

The typical length of stay ranges from two to four weeks, depending on the resident's functional level upon admission, individual goals, and progress with therapy. Therapy is provided Monday through Friday, with residents encouraged to continue exercises and participate in activities on the unit during weekends. Before discharge, the team ensures residents have met their goals to safely complete daily tasks at home.

Residents have access to visitation areas including a family area and dining hall. The facility encourages patients to bring personal items such as clothing and special care products to make their temporary stay more homelike.