Long before the time comes, you should look carefully and critically at whatever options may be on hand. Here on St. Thomas individuals who are seeking skilled nursing care have the option of going to the Seaview Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. Situated on a hilltop in Bolongo Bay, the three year old facility fits its name in that one has a vast view of the sea. The facility offers 24 hour licensed nursing service, speech, occupational and physical therapy, therapeutic recreation, short-term stay, respite care, medical social services, and hospice care. This type of care is basically on a planned and crisis basis and is time limited.
Hospice care is the care that is given to individuals who are terminally ill.
Different services available Seaview also has a registered dietician on staff, community volunteer programs, and home health service. Activities include shopping trips, going to the beach and to the movies to name a few. According to Jerad Falek, administrator of Seaview, the facility was equipped to handle eighty people, however due to hurricane the facility only caters to forty people. The hurricane damaged two of the facility's four wings. Individuals who stay at Seaview can pay for their stay by private, long-term or Veterans administration insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.