Our Dedicated Staff
Licensed Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants: Everyday the nursing staff at Oak Forest provides residents with superior care and attention. Nursing care is based on individual needs and includes total care, administration of medication, observation of condition and assistance in dressing, feeding, walking, and bathing.
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists: Full-time physical, occupational and speech therapists provide on-site care six days a week. Using the latest technologies, residents receive specialized rehabilitative care.
Wound Skin Care Team: The interdisciplinary wound and skin care team consists of a Medical Director, wound-care nurse, nutrition specialist, and pharmacist who use a variety of therapeutic options in the treatment of diabetic, surgical, pressure, or trauma wounds. The team also participates in providing comprehensive wound prevention care.
Fully Trained Ventilator Nurses and Respiratory Therapists: Ventilator nurses and respiratory therapists offer around-the-clock care for the special needs of our long-term ventilator-dependent residents. Ventilator care is directed by a pulmonologist.
Dentistry and Podiatry: These services are conveniently located on-site.
Social Workers: Social workers are always available to assist residents and families from the time of admission through discharge in areas such as financial planning, individual and/or family counseling, and discharge planning.
Pharmacists: On-site pharmacists specializing in geriatric medicine support the medical staff in the selection and use of medications.
Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Specialists: Dietary specialists serve as personal consultants to assure the nutritional needs of every resident are met.
Activities Staff: Our experienced activities staff directs the activities program at Oak Forest. There are opportunities to enjoy entertainment, socialization, and worship – activities designed to provide a stimulating living environment. An organized resident council, supported by the activities staff, provides an open forum for resident discussion of facility issues.