Highland Manor of Elko is licensed as a skilled nursing facility, so residents receive the level of oversight and hands-on assistance that accompanies nursing-home care. The staff is trained to monitor complex health conditions, with particular emphasis on diabetes management. Blood-glucose checks, insulin administration and dietary coordination are handled on site, reducing the need for outside appointments and helping residents keep their levels stable. Registered nurses are present around the clock, and care plans are updated as medical needs change.
Beyond diabetic support, the facility provides routine medication management, wound care and post-hospital rehabilitation therapies such as physical, occupational and speech therapy. A physician and other licensed practitioners visit regularly to assess progress, and emergency response protocols are in place 24/7. The goal is to help residents maintain or improve functional ability while minimizing hospital readmissions.
Living accommodations include a selection of private and shared rooms, each designed with basic furnishings, accessible bathrooms and in-room call systems. Some rooms look onto landscaped outdoor areas, and all residents have access to an enclosed garden where they can get fresh air or meet with visitors; not every room, however, offers direct garden views or patio space.
Dining services provide three daily meals prepared on site, with menus developed to meet medical and nutritional guidelines, including carbohydrate-controlled options for residents with diabetes. Snacks are available between meals, and staff can arrange modified textures or specialized diets as ordered. Not every dining area offers the same seating configuration, so residents may wish to review options during a tour.
Residents can join daily programs in the activity center, ranging from exercise classes to group games, and quieter pastimes are supported in the library and computer lounge, which offers internet access for email and video calls. Standard services such as housekeeping, personal laundry and scheduled transportation are included to help residents focus on their recovery and daily routines.