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Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center)

Nursing & Custodial Care FacilitiesAlzheimer Center (Dementia Center)
1,512 providers nationally311500000X

Definition

A freestanding facility or special care unit of a long term care facility focusing on patient care of individuals diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease or their related diseases. Six elements of the facility/unit set it apart from other (the rest of the) facilities(y): Admission of residents with dementia (including those with Alzheimer's disease); Staff who are specially selected, trained, and supervised; Activities that are specifically designed for the cognitively impaired; A marketing of a special care unit in brochures; A high level of family involvement; and A physical environment designed to keep residents safe and segregated from other populations.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
311500000X
Grouping
Nursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Classification
Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center)
National Providers
1,512
Conditions Treated
0

Top States

CA157 providers
TX157 providers
FL147 providers
NC68 providers
OR61 providers
OH57 providers
NV56 providers
MN47 providers
AZ46 providers
IL40 providers

Specialty data is derived from the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Provider counts are approximate and reflect NPI registry data. Always verify provider credentials independently.

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