Social Work and Advocacy
Social workers at Amsterdam Nursing Home help residents adjust to living in a group setting. Full-time social workers and an admissions director maintain an ongoing relationship with both residents and their families, offering counseling, guidance, support and help with problems and concerns. Social workers are part of an interdisciplinary team that ensures residents' rights and needs are addressed on all levels.
Resident advocacy is of prime importance at the facility. Staff members concern themselves first with the level of care a resident requires, and then, as a team, develop a
comprehensive program for that resident. Support groups such as the Residents' Council and the Family Council aid in adjusting to nursing home life.
For more information, please call the Admissions Department: 212.316.7728.
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