Long Term Care

Thank you for your interest in Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge. As an integral part of the Seton Health Systems family of community health care services, Schuyler Ridge's philosophy is unmistakable: residents come first. By focusing upon capabilities rather than limitations, Schuyler Ridge enhances quality of life and accommodates a remarkable degree of individual preferences.

Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge's state-of-the-art one story design encourages maximum independence and safety. Our residential facility meets all participation requirements of Medicare and the New York State Department of Health.

The application should be accompanied by the following documents:

  • Patient Review Instrument (PRI) - Current within 3 months.
  • Power of Attorney
  • Advanced Directives (Health Care Proxy, Living Will, DNR)
  • Copies of Social Security Card, Medical Insurance Cards:
    • Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Prescription, or other insurance
  • Medical Report (see Pre-Admission Information section for pertinent information)

Our daily rates as of July 1, 2008 are: $295 a day for a Semi-Private Room; and, $311 a day for a Private Room.

Due to legislation passed during 2002, Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge now collects and remits to New York State a surcharge on skilled nursing services. This surcharge, currently at 6%, is set periodically by New York State and is subject to change.

We have enclosed in this packet, informational material pertaining to advanced directives and a separate financial section that must be completed.

  • Planning in Advance for Your Medical Treatment
  • Philosophy Statement Regarding Treatment Issues
  • Policy on Advanced Directives
  • Admission Policy
  • Application for Admission
  • Pre-Admission Medical Information**
  • Medical Report
  • Financial Questionnaire

After review of the application packet by the Admission Committee we will advise you of the outcome.

Sincerely,
Bea Benamati
Admissions Coordinator