Skilled Nursing
Direct admission available—no entry fee
At Presbyterian Village North, our skilled nursing program is rooted in our desire to provide the very best person-centered care possible, in a supportive and positive environment.
PVN has consistently been recognized as one of the best skilled nursing services in the Dallas metro area, including having a 5-Star overall rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the federal agency that administers the Medicare program.
Long-term nursing care
Residents enjoy 24-hour care from a skilled team of licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants and physicians specializing in geriatric care. Our private rooms, varied services and group programming offer an unparalleled experience for residents and their families.
Short-term & transitional care
For post-surgical care, recovery from injury or illness, and other short-term care needs, our Transitional Rehabilitation Center offers personalized care plans, advanced rehabilitation therapies from certified therapists, state-of-the-art equipment, and available 24-hour skilled nursing services.
Skilled Nursing services & amenities
- Private rooms
- Family-style living room
- Salon services
- Flexible admission hours
- Registered nurses on duty 24/7
- Physicians specializing in geriatric care
- Life enrichment programming
- “Get Fit” exercise program
- Individual and group classes for recovery, wellness restoration and maintenance
Thrive step-down program
Our Thrive program was created to serve as an optional bridge between our inpatient services and your return to home. The goal is to provide a short-term transitional program that allows you to continue the healing and rehabilitation process so that when you do return home, you’ll do so stronger and ready to get back to your life.
Questions about skilled nursing
What is skilled nursing care?
Skilled nursing residents at Presbyterian Village North receive licensed, comprehensive, round-the-clock care in private or semiprivate suites. Our services include:
- IV therapy
- Post-surgical care
- Wound care
- Nutrition management
- Orthopedic and joint replacement rehab
- Post-stroke rehabilitation
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapies
- Other support services
When is skilled nursing care necessary?
In the short term, after an illness, injury or surgery, skilled care is often called for. These are common conditions that require skilled care for seniors:
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Stroke
- Cardiac failure
- Parkinson’s disease
- Diabetes
- Other long-term illnesses
- Hip or bone fracture
- Fall-related injury
- Orthopedic surgery
- Severe osteoarthritis
When would someone need long-term care?
Potential candidates for long-term nursing care include those who are dealing with:
- An ongoing health condition or disability
- Chronic severe pain
- Chronic medical condition
- Permanent disability
- Dementia/ Alzheimer’s disease
- Need for help with activities of daily living
- Advanced age that has led to frailty and a need for supervision
Want to learn more?
If you have questions about life at PVN, want to schedule a tour or just want to see what’s new—fill out our form and let us know that you’re interested. Then a member of our team will reach out!