Charles M. Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Charles M. Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at Weinberg Village
200 JHF Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-420-4000
The decision to place a loved one in a skilled nursing facility can be a difficult one. When family members decide to place a spouse, parent, or other relative in the Charles M. Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, they can rest assured their loved one will receive the best nursing care available in an elegant, homelike setting.
Located on the Weinberg Village campus, the atmosphere at the Morris Center is warm and inviting. Designed with dignity and comfort in mind, this facility provides housing and care for 159 individuals in primarily private rooms, which are located on five nursing units. Each unit has 30-35 residents, and includes its own dining and activities areas. Some units have their own outdoor patios and gardens. This contemporary cluster design fosters a close relationship between staff and residents.
Excellent Care
The Morris Center has a reputation for excellent resident care. Our staff, from nurses and nurse’s aides, to social workers and activities staff, to our housekeeping and dietary workers, all play a role in making sure that residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
Nursing
The Morris Center is staffed 24 hours a day by a corps of extremely devoted, professional registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse’s aides. The excellent care they provide to residents is what distinguishes the Morris Center among nursing homes of comparable size in this region.
The nurses work closely with attending physicians to treat residents’ existing medical conditions and to identify and treat emerging symptoms to prevent serious illness. Through careful record keeping on residents’ charts and regular staff meetings, the nursing staff develops a detailed care plan for each resident to make sure the resident receives appropriate treatments and that all of the elements of his or her care work together for the benefit of the resident.
The nurses at the Morris Center are able to perform many skilled nursing tasks, such as IV therapy, Enteral therapy, Ostomy and Wound Care. Several nurse’s aides also have special training in restorative nursing, which is designed to help residents maintain physical mobility and dexterity. These nurses work in cooperation with the rehabilitation services department to help residents maintain strength or recover physical mobility that may have been lost due to an illness or injury. Specialty beds and chairs in residents’ rooms also aid in the rehabilitation process.
Other special health care services include diabetes education and monitoring, and an on-site health clinic, which includes a laboratory, x-ray capabilities, dental clinic, podiatrist, vision care and dermatological care.
Social Services
At the Morris Center we also carefully monitor the emotional health of residents. When a resident is admitted, he or she is welcomed by a social worker who helps the resident get acclimated to the new surroundings. Periodically, the social workers make visits to residents to make sure they are adjusting well to the Morris Center, and to address social and emotional needs.
Social workers are liaisons between the facility and residents’ family members. They communicate with families on a wide variety of topics, including insurance and financial counseling, resident progress, facility practice, and referrals, as well as end of life and grief counseling when necessary.
Social workers monitor residents’ progress, mood, and behavior throughout the residents' stay at the Morris Center, and may make recommendations to the nursing staff based on observations of residents and interactions with them. When residents leave the Morris Center to return home, the social workers guide them and their families through the discharge process, which can be a difficult transition.
Activities
Every day there are several activities in which residents can participate, examples include:
- Exercise – balloon volleyball, ball toss, and “Sit & Be Fitâ€
- Music Therapy – music relaxation and sing-a-longs
- Creative Arts and Crafts – woodwork, embroidery, painting
- Entertainment – movies, concerts, story-telling
- Special events – monthly birthday parties, carnivals, holiday parties
Dementia Services
The Allderdice Unit, one of the five nursing units, is specifically designed for residents who exhibit moderate to severe symptoms of dementia. Staff members on the unit are trained to care for residents who suffer from memory loss and who may exhibit difficult behaviors or a tendency to wander. To ensure residents’ safety, Allderdice is secured by doors that lock electronically.
On Site Rehabilitation
The Morris Center’s modern Rehabilitation Center offers physical, occupational, and speech/language therapies to help residents recuperate from injuries, improve their mobility, and preserve their ability to independently perform activities of daily living.
Resident and Family Councils
The Morris Center welcomes the input of residents and their family members. Each month, residents are invited to a resident council meeting, in which they can speak frankly about any problems or concerns they may have with the facility. Family members have the opportunity to participate in a similar family council, which meets quarterly.
Cultural and Religious Atmosphere
We strive to create a spiritual atmosphere in which everyone feels welcome and accepted. We observe all the Jewish holidays and provide Jewish religious and cultural content in our regular programming. Our food and nutrition department is certified kosher by the Vaad HaRabonim of Pittsburgh.
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