Admission Information & Applications
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Admission Procedure Luther Memorial Home
- Application: Needs to be turned in to Social Services PRIOR to admission. LMH needs this information in order to prepare for the new resident. The application can be dropped at LMH, mailed, sent via email to strosen@lmhnd.org or faxed to us at 701-786-9022.
- Nursing Visit: A Nurse will come out to assess a potential resident for admission, in their own home or at the hospital, prior to admission to ensure we are able to meet this person’s needs.
- History & Physical: A History and Physical (H&P) must be done within five days prior to admission. We can assist you in making this appointment with the physician of your choice and provide the paperwork to the Dr. that needs to be completed.
- Admission Times: LMH admits new residents at 10AM, Monday through Thursday. Admissions are not done on weekends.
There are exceptions to the admission process so please don’t hesitate to call with questions or if you need clarification on the above information.
Social Services is available to give tours of LMH and answer questions. The Social Service office is open Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4PM.
Samantha Trosen, LBSW
Shandi Gibbs Social Service Designee
Moving into LHM?? Consider bringing the following items...
Clothing:
- 7 changes of clothes (machine washable and dryable)
- All clothes must be marked with resident’s name.
Because of the water temperature used for washing, items tend to shrink over time. When buying new clothes it is helpful to buy clothing one size larger than usual.
- Shirts/sweaters/sweatshirts
- Pants
- Socks/thigh highs/knee highs
- Undergarments
- Shoes
- Slippers with non-skid soles for during the night and bath day
- Robe (for bath day)
- Pajamas (3 or 4 pair)
- Electric razor
- Personal Hygiene items: Items such as toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant and incontinence products are provided; however you are welcome to bring your own.
Suggested items for your room: (As space permits)
- Recliner
- Pictures/ Bulletin board/items to hang on wall
- TV and/or radio (cable provided)
- Hobby work/reading material
- Lamp
- Bedspread/familiar blanket
- Telephone (Family must contact the phone company of their choice to set up service as phone service is not provided by LMH)
All rooms are supplied with a bed and night stand.
The following Items can't be in rooms for safety and health reasons.
- Extension cords and rugs are not allowed. Power strips with surge protectors can be used for TV (not cable TV box) and Computer/Printer only per Fire Marshal.
- Belongings may not be stored on the floor or under the bed nor can clothing be kept in a private bathroom unless it is in an enclosed container (dresser or wardrobe) per the State Health Department.
- NO LIVE PLANTS ARE ALLOWED IN MEADOWLARK LANE. Some extremely common plants, such as Periwinkles, Azalea, Rhododendron, Philodendron, Daffodils, Hyacinths, Spider Plant, Chrysanthemums, Mums and Aloe Vera are toxic.