Skilled Nursing Care for All of Your Needs Munson Healthcare offers short-term and long-term skilled nursing care at several facilities in northern Michigan, each with its own specialized care team devoted to serving your needs. Since all of the facilities are located near or within our hospitals, medical care is hospital-based and an integral part of an entire system of care. The type of skilled nursing care a person needs may vary greatly depending on their physical and mental health. That’s why Munson Healthcare’s skilled nursing care teams work in partnership with each residents’ providers

Specialized and Safe Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease require a special level of care to ensure their comfort and safety. Munson Healthcare's specially trained staff cares for our patients with memory care needs, including hospital-based care at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort. In addition, Munson Healthcare’s Medicare Five-Star rated Eden Center, located at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, includes a 24-bed memory care unit that provides a compassionate and safe setting with decreased stimulation to help residents remain calm

Resources for More Information about Extended Care The following national online resources offer more details about extended care choices, living environments, and financial considerations. Care Choices AARP AgingCare.com National Council for Aging Care SeniorAdvice.com Living Environments Aging in Place (National Institute on Aging) The Eden Alternative The Green House Project Financial Considerations Administration on Aging AARP’s Long-Term Care Calculator

Extended Care is Available Close to the People and Places You Love Munson Healthcare offers assisted living, skilled nursing, short- and long-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and other extended care services at three convenient locations in northern Michigan. Because all of our extended care facilities are located at our hospitals, you benefit from a hospital-based approach to care. This gives residents a comfortable and home-like environment, but with immediate access to any health services needed. Crawford Continuing Care Center Crawford Continuing Care Center is a 39-bed, non-profit

Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital: We can't wait to see you. As part of northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system, we’re committed to keeping you healthy no matter what life brings. Whether you choose an in-office appointment or prefer a virtual visit, please don’t delay the care you need. Contact your Munson Healthcare provider to request your appointment and to learn more about convenient virtual care. Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital has received the Level II Maternal Care Verification from The Joint Commission and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Every Day Living is Excellent in Frankfort Some of the most spectacular sunsets in Michigan can be enjoyed from the pristine Frankfort Beach. Enormous dazzling sand dunes, 25-miles of empty freshwater beach, and awe-inspiring views in every direction delight visitors and locals alike. This is beach town living at its finest. About the Community Frankfort is an enticing community of about 1,300 residents nestled on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan. From the historic 1925 Frankfort Lighthouse to the new Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts, Frankfort is full of unexpected pleasures and

Expert Cancer Care in Northern Michigan The Munson Healthcare Regional Cancer Network provides consistent, high quality cancer care in locations throughout northern Michigan. Cancer care is delivered close to home in Cadillac, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Grayling, Manistee, and Traverse City. Munson Healthcare oncologists hold clinics in local communities so patients can stay close to home for consultations and follow-up care. Quality Achievements Commission on Cancer Munson Medical Center/ Cowell Family Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC). This accreditation by the American

Oncology Research and Clinical Trials in Your Community A clinical trial is a type of research study that investigates the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments, procedures, or behavioral interventions in humans. These trials are available for all stages of cancer and are an option for patients to consider. They are the final step in a long process that begins with research in a lab. Most cancer treatments we use today are the result of past clinical trials. Clinical trials are designed to test new ways to: Find and diagnose cancer Manage symptoms of cancer or treatment side

Multidisciplinary Cancer Care Comprehensive cancer treatment and care requires experts from many different specialty areas coming together to share their expertise. Munson Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Network includes the following multidisciplinary teams. Breast Cancer Conference The Breast Cancer Conference team meets weekly to discuss newly diagnosed breast cancer cases. This team includes: General surgeon Plastic surgeon Medical oncologist Radiation oncologist Radiologist Pathologist Research nurse Genetic counselor Oncology financial navigator Breast health nurse coordinator Imaging and