A Nursing and Rehabilitative Center:
Saint Antoine Residence, established in 1913, is a 260-bed skilled nursing facility located in North Smithfield, RI; it is the largest facility of its kind in the state. Saint Antoine provides long term care, short term rehabilitation, Alzheimer's/dementia care, and a Hospice Suite for end-of-life care. The Residence employs close to 400 people and engages more than 150 volunteers. It is one of the largest employers in Northern Rhode Island. Saint Antoine has been a leader in eldercare, including the first Alzheimer's unit in the state, first Hospice Suite, and the first to use "primary care" in its provision of services. It is a founding member of CareLink and an agency of the Diocese of Providence.
Amenities:
* Semi-Private and Private Accommodations
* Three Meals Daily and Snacks Utilizing a Selective Menu
* Cultural and Social Activities
* Individualized Primary Care
* Beauty/Barber Salons
* Housekeeping and Laundry Services
* Transportation to Doctors Appointments, Clinics, Medical Appointments
* Volunteer Services
* 24-Hour Nursing Care
* Physical Therapy
* Occupational Therapy
* Speech Therapy
* Psycho-Social Services
* Hospice Services
* Pharmacy Services
* X-Ray Services
* Laboratory Services
* IV Therapy
* Case Management
* Pastoral Services & Chapel
Chapel:
The spiritual well-being of all residents is central to our mission.
Our resident Chaplain, Bishop Louis E. Gelineau, is available for individual pastoral care and celebrates Mass, daily. For those who are unable to attend, they may receive the Eucharist in their room as well as to hear the Mass which is broadcast throughout the facility.
Saint Antoine welcomes people of all faiths and provides for their individual spiritual needs.
Specialized Services:
In addition to 24 hour/seven days a week nursing care, Saint Antoine Residence offers the following special services:
Special Care Unit:
The Special Care Unit is a 60-bed unit for residents with Alzheimer's and related dementias. The Unit provides a safe, structured environment that meets physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs throughout the disease progression. An emphasis is placed on residents succeeding, dignity, and support of family members.
Short Term Rehabilitative Care:
Short Term Rehabilitative Care is designed for individuals in need of rehabilitation following hip or knee replacement, heart attack, stroke, or other acute medical event. Our goal is to rehabilitate individuals to restore their previous level of functioning with the goal of returning back to their home. Skilled nursing services; on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies are available. Short term stays range from one week to several weeks, depending upon the individual's medical condition.