The United Medical Nursing Center (UMNC) is a licensed, full-service, 120-bed nursing facility that provides care for residents in a spacious and attractive environment on the 6th and 7th floors of UMC. Here, credentialed physicians and nurses provide comprehensive nursing care and medical services – cardiovascular, pulmonary, general medical and rehabilitative services, as well as wound care management, and other needed care. In addition, social and therapeutic recreational activities are provided on a regular basis, as are other specialized services.
At UMNC, we offer opportunities for medically complex patients from hospitals in the Greater Washington area to transition into an environment where established plans-of-care are provided on an extended basis for the life of the resident.
A multi-disciplinary resident care planning conference is held regularly for each resident. Residents and/or families are invited to participate in care planning conferences. The Resident Care Coordinator or assigned Social Worker will have information about the next scheduled conference.
Mission
United Medical Nursing Center is a Skilled Nursing Center providing services to the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our unique healthcare delivery system is designed to provide linkages along a continuum of healthcare to address illness and disease at multiple levels. Our goal is to help our residents achieve their highest potential for health and wellness.
Vision
- United Medical Nursing Center strives to be a nationally recognized focused center of Medical Excellence. We combine excellence in healthcare with a cost-effective approach which addresses the otherwise underserved patient in need of Long Term Acute Care hospitalization.
- Our Skilled Nursing Center is one of the leading long-term care facilities in the Washington DC area, providing its residents with the highest quality medical nursing, rehabilitative and supportive care in a comfortable, home-like environment.
Admissions
Information and assistance in securing placement are available through the Admissions Department at 202-574-6979.
Social Services
A Social Worker is assigned to each resident and will assist him/her and family during their stay at UMNC. The Social Worker and/or the Resident Care Coordinator works as a member of the UMNC care team – Attending Physicians and members of the Nursing, Rehabilitation, Dietary, Finance, Therapeutic Recreation and Administration staff.
Social Workers will answer any questions, assist with problems and offer referrals when necessary. They will also assist in planning transfers to a resident or family home or to another facility
Should the assigned Social Worker be unavailable please leave a voice message 202-574-7122 and/or contact the nurses’ station at 202-574-6572 or 202-574-6573.
Nursing Services
UMNC is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. The Nursing Department is committed to maintaining a high quality of care for each resident.
Visitors
Visiting hours are daily from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Visitors should sign in at the UMC Security Desk and receive a visitor’s identification badge. When arriving on the UMNC unit, they need to sign the visitor’s log as well. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. After-hours visitation is allowed if the request is submitted in writing to the Administrator for approval. Please submit these requests to Room 245.
Volunteer Services
Volunteers play an important role in the residents’ quality of life at UMNC. Family members and friends are encouraged to volunteer their time to work with Nursing and the Therapeutic Recreation staff. Help is always needed with: transporting residents to and from activities; sponsoring unit parties; chaperoning trips outside the facility; arranging for churches to provide spiritual leadership; and much more. If you can help, please contact the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Volunteer Services, at 202-574-6973.
