General Info

Located in Albany, Mo., Northwest Medical Center is a skilled nursing facility providing various home health and rehabilitation services. The center was established in 1857, and provides various home health services, such as assessment of blood pressure, pulse, heart and lung functioning treatments, dressing changes, injections, drawing of blood for lab work and catheterization. It also provides services, such as assistance with exercises, bathing, personal hygiene, oral and skin care, enemas and housekeeping services. It s rehabilitation services include occupational, physical and speech therapies, and cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. It provides physical therapy services, including injury prevention, therapeutic exercise pain management, balancing, orthopedic, prosthetic and gait training, and neuromuscular and patient education. The center additionally provides acute care patient and emergency rooms, private bathrooms, and kitchen and dining areas. It also accepts insurance plans of various agencies, including American Medical Plans of Missouri, Beech Street, Blue Cross and Champus.