Rehabilitation programs are available through our therapy department
Professional care is provided under the direction of a licensed physician, nurses, and other caring and dedicated healthcare professionals. Rehabilitation programs, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are available through our therapy department. These services help residents reach their maximum physical potential. Ancillary Medical service such as podiatry and geriatric psychiatry are also available. Services provided by the Social Work department, pastoral care, and activity department assure that the social, spiritual and recreational needs of each resident are met. John Knox Manor II is pet friendly with bird aviaries throughout the facility and bird feeders outside each resident’s window.
Our mission is to provide a small intimate dementia unit that is safe, secure, and supportive--hugs and laughter included. The Harbor offers care with a program-of-care and activities designed for those living with dementia or memory-loss disorders while preserving dignity. Activities are based on each person's interest and life experiences, taking into consideration the shorter attention spans of the individual. Our promise is to remain compassionate, kind, and understanding to each individual's needs. Our staff undergo specialized dementia training throughout the year to stay abreast of current trends.
At John Knox Manor, our on-site rehabilitation staff is committed to helping patients follow a fast but sensible path to their full physical potential. Our innovative and diversified programs are aimed at helping our patients achieve the maximum rehabilitation and independence possible.
While we serve residents during long-term illness, many of our residents are experiencing short-term incapacities and, quite often, can return to independent living after participating in our physical, speech, and occupational therapy programs.
The Physical Therapy (PT) Service evaluates therapy needs such as strengthening, range of motion exercises, balance activities, gait training, assessment for assistive devices, and pain management techniques for a variety of diagnoses.
The Occupational Therapy (OT) Service evaluates and provides training in activities of daily living (ADLs) such as feeding, dressing, and bathing for individuals with physical, or developmental disabilities.
The Speech Therapy (ST) Service evaluates therapy needs regarding post stroke speech therapy, swallowing difficulties, eating difficulties and a variety of techniques to improve nutrition in residents with health problems.
The most convenient time for an admission is between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This allows time for the resident to become oriented to the new surroundings before nightfall.
There are no fixed visiting hours and you may feel free to visit at any time; however, the most convenient visiting hours for our residents are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19, all visitors must wear a mask while in the building. Unless a staff member or resident has tested positive in the past two weeks, our building will be open for visitation.
For your resident’s protection, food brought in to the resident must conform to his or her prescribed diet and must not be more than can be consumed in a 24 hour period. We encourage nutritious snacks such as fruit and crackers. All items must be in containers that seal securely. If you have any questions concerning appropriate food items, please check with the unit nurse.
For residents on Medicare, with the physician’s permission, a leave of absence may be granted from the facility. A leave of absence must be signed by the resident or responsible party and they must be signed back in upon return. The request should be cleared through the nursing team. Long term residents are free to take a leave of absence as well. This leave should be cleared through social services.
If your resident is transferred to the hospital temporarily, you will be asked if you would like to hold the bed. If the bed is held, at full rate, the room will be secured for the resident until he/she returns. If the bed is not held, you will want to pick up your resident’s belongings as soon as possible.
Our Beautician comes to the facility on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please contact social services to be added to the beauty shop and barber services list.
Residents often wish to receive newspapers during their stay here. Please make arrangements with the paper you wish to receive. Papers are distributed daily. Sponsors are responsible for billing and contacting paper over problems as they arise.
For safety purpose, neither extension cords nor three-way plugs are allowed.
Residents may bring a television in for their own rooms, or the facility can provide a television. Our staff will make the required safety inspections of all televisions or electrical items when they are brought into the building.
A daily schedule of activities is posted on the bulletin board on each wing and in each resident’s room. All residents are encouraged to participate if they desire. If you or a group of which you are a member would like to provide entertainment or an activity, our Activities Director would be happy to speak with you.
Please find the below frequently asked questions.
If you have any further questions, please contact us.
Please call our Admission’s office at 334-281-6336, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Medicare covers services for short-term if the resident meets Medicare criteria. Other pay sources are Medicaid, long-term care insurance, and private pay.
Yes, John Knox’s Medical Director, Dr. Harold Cox, provides primary care physician services to our residents.
No, John Knox is faith-based and has its own Chaplain on staff, and employees are trained in end-of-life needs. If residents require end-of-life care, our faiclity can provide palliative care services equivalent to those of a hospice provider.
John Knox does not allow personal pets, however, bird aviaries are located throughout the facility and bird feeders are located outside of each room. Resident families are also allowed to bring dogs for visits.
The amount of furniture brought from home depends on if the patient will be in a private room or semi-private. Our main concern is the safety of the resident and the staff’s ability to meet their needs.
For long-term care services, your daily fee covers room, board, nursing care, and cable TV service. Not covered are medications, telephone service, newspaper service, personal laundry, medical supplies, and incontinent supplies.