Providence Valdez Medical Center, located in Valdez, Alaska, is a comprehensive healthcare facility that offers a variety of services to meet the needs of its community. As part of the Providence Health & Services network, the center provides care in a hospital setting and has been a certified participant in Medicare since October 3, 2005. The primary care type available at this facility focuses on nursing home services, which cater to the long-term care needs of its residents.
The facility supports a range of medical and rehabilitation services. It offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help residents recover or maintain functionality. The center's outpatient rehabilitation program includes pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac care, and arthritis management. Additionally, there is a focus on sensory integration and mental health support, including depression management. The medical center also provides pharmacy services, medication management and administration, and hospice care for those in need.
Providence Valdez Medical Center recognizes the importance of community and social support, evidenced by its clubs and community programs, as well as resident and family counseling services. Supporting a diverse patient population, the center offers language services in Spanish, Chinese, English, French, Hindi, German, and Vietnamese. Amenities at the facility include a beauty shop and barber shop to cater to the personal care needs of residents, along with laundry and dry cleaning services. The center's integration of advanced technologies, such as the electronic Medication Administration Record and Care Innovations QuietCare system, enhances its ability to deliver high-quality care. With its strategic location in a hospital, the medical center continues to improve healthcare access and outcomes for the Valdez community.
Costs at this community start at $25,246 and range up to $29,285. The average price in the community is $27,266, which is more than the average price in the area of $27,265. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.