Santa Rosa Post Acute
Specialized Care Services
Santa Rosa Post Acute provides specialized care for residents whose needs reach beyond routine skilled nursing from tracheostomy, dialysis, and ventilation support to dementia care and end-of-life care.
Specialized Care at Santa Rosa Post Acute
Not every medical need fits a standard care plan. Some residents arrive with a tracheostomy, a dialysis schedule, a feeding line, or a diagnosis of dementia, and what they need is a building staffed and equipped for it.
Specialized care is usually the deciding factor in where someone can go. It’s the first thing a hospital case manager asks about, and it’s the reason a family can find themselves calling facility after facility. Our clinical team is trained in these areas and manages them daily, not occasionally.
If you’re weighing a placement and want a clear answer about whether we can meet a specific need, call us and ask. We’ll tell you what we can support and what we can’t, which is more useful to you than a maybe.
Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory care and dementia support at Santa Rosa Post Acute is for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who also need skilled nursing care. That combination is the important part. Many memory care options in Sonoma County are assisted living communities designed for people who need supervision and help with daily living. We’re a skilled nursing facility, which means we can care for someone whose dementia arrives alongside a wound, a feeding tube, diabetes, or a recovery from surgery.
Dementia changes what a good day looks like, and care has to change with it. Our staff works through familiar routines, patient redirection, and consistency in who provides care and when. The same faces, the same order of things, because unpredictability is what tends to make confusion worse. We work to reduce agitation rather than simply manage it, and we keep families informed about what we’re seeing.
Residents take part in daily activities, meals, and the life of the building at whatever level suits them. Our social services team can also arrange a dementia assessment when a diagnosis isn’t yet clear.
Every building has limits, and the risk of wandering or elopement is worth discussing directly. Give us a call, and we’ll talk through whether our setting is the right fit for your loved one
Hospice Care
Hospice Care
When treatment shifts from recovery to comfort, care should not require a move to a new setting. Our hospice care coordination program allows residents to remain in a familiar environment while receiving compassionate end-of-life support. We work closely with hospice providers, residents, and families to ensure comfort, dignity, and personalized care every step of the way.
Our hospice care coordination services include:
- Coordination with hospice agencies and care teams
- Pain and symptom management support
- Emotional and spiritual support for residents and families
- Comfort-focused nursing care
- Hospice respite and general inpatient (GIP) support
- Ongoing communication with families and healthcare providers
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) provides breathing support through a mask rather than a surgical airway. Common forms of NIV include CPAP and BiPAP therapy, which can help residents with COPD, sleep apnea, heart failure, and other respiratory conditions to breathe more comfortably and rest more effectively. Our clinical team closely monitors respiratory status and works with physicians to ensure treatment remains safe and effective.
Our non-invasive ventilation services include:
- CPAP and BiPAP management
- Respiratory status monitoring
- Oxygen and breathing support
- Mask fitting and comfort assessments
- Coordination with respiratory therapy services
- Physician-directed treatment adjustments
Behavioral Health Support
Behavioral Health Support
Physical recovery and emotional well-being often go hand in hand. Our behavioral health support services help residents manage anxiety, depression, grief, and other mental health challenges that may impact recovery. Through coordinated care and individualized support, we help residents stay engaged in treatment while promoting overall well-being and quality of life.
Our behavioral health support services include:
- Psychosocial and psychiatric evaluations
- Individual counseling and therapy services
- Support for anxiety, depression, and grief
- Coordination with behavioral health professionals
- Emotional wellness support during recovery
- Individualized care planning and ongoing monitoring
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) provides complete nutrition directly into the bloodstream when the digestive system cannot be used or is unable to absorb nutrients properly. Our skilled nursing team carefully manages TPN therapy, monitors residents for safety and effectiveness, and works closely with physicians and dietitians to support recovery, healing, and overall health.
Our TPN services include:
- Administration and management of TPN therapy
- Central line care and infection prevention
- Blood sugar and fluid balance monitoring
- Nutritional assessment and support
- Coordination with physicians and registered dietitians
- Ongoing laboratory monitoring and treatment adjustments
Bariatric Care
Bariatric Care
Bariatric care is designed for residents with higher weight needs who require skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care services. Our team provides compassionate, individualized care using specialized equipment and safe handling techniques to support comfort, mobility, recovery, and overall well-being. We focus on helping residents maintain independence while receiving the medical care and support they need.
Our bariatric care services include:
- Specialized beds, lifts, and mobility equipment
- Safe transfer and mobility assistance
- Skilled nursing and rehabilitation services
- Personalized care planning
- Skin integrity and wound prevention support
- Nutrition and wellness management
Tracheostomy Care
Tracheostomy Care
Residents with a tracheostomy require specialized clinical support and close monitoring throughout recovery. Our skilled nursing team is experienced in tracheostomy care, helping maintain a clear airway, monitor respiratory status, and reduce the risk of complications. We work closely with physicians and respiratory specialists to ensure each resident receives safe, individualized care while supporting comfort and long-term well-being.
Our tracheostomy care services include:
- Tracheostomy tube and stoma care
- Airway monitoring and management
- Suctioning and secretion management
- Respiratory status assessment
- Coordination with respiratory therapy services
- Family education and discharge planning
Dialysis Transportation
Dialysis Transportation
For residents receiving dialysis in the Santa Rosa area, reliable transportation is an important part of staying on track with treatment. Our dialysis transportation program coordinates travel to and from scheduled dialysis appointments, helping residents attend treatments safely and consistently while reducing stress for families. We work closely with dialysis providers to ensure care remains coordinated and uninterrupted.
Our dialysis transportation services include:
- Transportation to and from scheduled dialysis appointments
- Coordination with local dialysis centers in the Santa Rosa area
- Appointment scheduling and logistics support
- Coordination between nursing staff and dialysis providers
- Post-treatment monitoring and support
- Reliable transportation that helps prevent missed treatments
Dialysis Care
Dialysis Care
Living with kidney disease requires consistent treatment, careful monitoring, and coordinated care. Our dialysis care program supports residents receiving dialysis by working closely with their healthcare providers and dialysis centers to ensure treatments stay on schedule. We help manage the day-to-day aspects of care, allowing residents to focus on recovery, comfort, and overall well-being.
Our dialysis care services include:
- Coordination with dialysis centers and specialists
- Monitoring before and after dialysis treatments
- Management of fluid restrictions and dietary needs
- Access site monitoring and care
- Medication management and health monitoring
- Individualized care planning and ongoing support
Questions About Specialized Care?
Complex needs deserve a real conversation. Get in touch and our team will walk you through what we can support, what your care here would look like, and how quickly we could take a referral.