Many of the Catholic Long Term Care Network members were founded as traditional “nursing homes,” providing care over long periods. In order to meet the identified community needs, and reflect the development of contemporary health-related practices, we now provide a broad range of services, not all of which are “long term.” PRIMARY SERVICES (Provided directly by CLTCN members) Skilled Care A level of care that must be given or managed by licensed health care professionals and is under the general direction of a physician Intermediate Care Health-related care provided under a “plan of care” for those not requiring “skilled care” Personal Care 24-hour supervision in a residential setting Memory Deficit Care Care to meet the special needs of those who are cognitively impaired (such as people with Alzheimer’s disease) Short Term Care A limited period of care until a recovery progresses far enough to enable independent living Assisted Living A high level of independence, for which limited assistance is needed with the tasks of daily living Pastoral Care The opportunity for worship, prayer, emotional support, spiritual growth, and faith development, regardless of religious affiliation Therapy Physical, speech, and occupational therapies intended to rehabilitate and restore independence ANCILLARY SERVICES (Provided by CLTCN facilities through agreements with outside organizations) Family-support activities IV therapy and oxygen therapy Medical and psychiatric services Pharmacy services Laboratory services Hospice care Dental, optometric, and podiatric services X-ray and EKG services Please check our members’ Web sites, described on the Locations Map, to discover which of these services each provides. Also see the pages on this Web site about evaluations and ratings, answers to questions our members are frequently asked, and a handy checklist for you when considering long-term care facilities.