Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Social Services Department

The Social Service Department at Clapp's Nursing Center helps residents and family members with a variety of services. Alison Kennedy is our Admissions Coordinator and the Social Worker for residents residing on our Gold Hall. She is also the go to person for residents needing to see the eye doctor or psychologist. Residents residing on our Gold Hall can talk with Alison about their concerns or needs. Families of Gold Hall residents need to contact Alison when they need to set up a family care plan meeting to discuss thier care or plans for discharge.

Elizabeth Santore is the Admissions Coordinator for our Assisted Living Facility and the Social Worker for residents residing on our Green Hall. She is also the go to person for residents needing to see the podiatrist or the dentist. Residents residing on Green Hall can talk with Elizabeth about their concerns or needs. Families of Green Hall residents need to contact Elizabeth when they need to set up a family care plan meeting to discuss thier care or plans for discharge.

Both of our Social Workers arrrange transportation for residents who are unable to travel to appointments in the family car. Family members need to accompany residents to all appointments.

Unlabeled clothing is kept in our laundry department for 30 days. Some missing items may be turned in to the receptionist or to the social worker. Please notify your social worker of any lost items.

Social Workers are patient advocates and can work as a liaison between families/residents and facility administration. They strive to ensure all patient needs are met both in the facility and when they return to the community.

Alison Kennedy, Social Worker & Admissions Coordinator for Clapp's Nursing Center
email: Akennedy@clappsnursingcenter.com
phone: 336-674-2252 extension 212

Elizabeth Santore, Social Worker & Admissions Coordinator for Clapp's Assisted Living
email: Esantore@clappsnursingcenter.com
phone: 336-674-2252 extension 234