Specialized Services Complex Care Unit A skilled level of care for patients who require long-term dependence on sophisticated health technology in settings other than the acute care hospital. We provide highly technical skilled nursing care to meet the intense level of respiratory needs for ventilator dependent residents. These specialized needs are performed by a staff of Registered Nurses, Certified Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, etc., under the supervision of a qualified Physician. Click here for more information. Dialysis Clinic We consider this an especially important service to our Complex Care Unit. We are able to admit patients who are Ventilator Dependent and require Dialysis. Our other Dialysis Residents that meet criteria for in-house Dialysis no longer have to leave the facility for this service. This is a comfort to them as well. All Qualified Nephrologists can continue to prescribe and treat their patients after admissions to Ferncrest, the patients can be sent to the doctor's office once a month for a routine visit. All physicians are welcome to join our Ferncrest staff. Patients are encouraged to maintain their existing physician relationships. The management and staff are pleased that we can offer this service to our residents. Residents receive individualized dialysis care   Adequate treatment of blood pressure control is emphasized, as well as, improved lab parameters and patient comfort and safety   Medicare Skilled Nursing Unit A twenty bed Skilled Nursing Unit for patients with medicare insurance and the diagnosis of, but not limited to, the following: tube feeding, physical, speech, occupational and respiratory therapy, wound care, tracheotomy, IV therapy, renal failure requiring dialysis, short term and long term rehabilitation. The SNU is staffed with RNs, LPNs & CNAs. A wound care specialist provides treatment for patients who are admitted with decubitus ulcers. Our Medical Director and Staff Physicians are responsible for maintaining a high level of health care standards and procedures. They make regular visits and are on call for emergency treatment twenty-four hours a day. Respite Care Respite Care is available for individuals requiring a short term stay. If you are going on vacation, let our Ferncrest staff care for your loved one.