Ventilator and tracheostomy care near Fort Smith
Breathing support, close to home.
Riverside Health Services in Arkoma, Oklahoma provides ventilator management and tracheostomy care five minutes from Fort Smith, so families can visit in minutes instead of hours.
Respiratory care in Arkoma
Not every skilled nursing facility can care for a resident who depends on a ventilator or tracheostomy. For families in the Fort Smith area, that can mean a loved one placed hours away. Riverside provides this care right here, on the state line.
- Ventilator management by a team trained in respiratory care
- Tracheostomy care, including routine trach care and suctioning
- Skilled nurses on duty 24 hours a day, every day
- Coordination with physicians and the Fort Smith medical community
- Physical and occupational therapy as part of the care plan when appropriate
Minutes from Fort Smith care
| Destination | Address | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health-Fort Smith | 1001 Towson Avenue | about 2 miles | about 5 minutes |
| Downtown Fort Smith | Garrison Avenue | about 3 miles | about 6 minutes |
| Mercy Hospital Fort Smith | 7301 Rogers Avenue | about 7 miles | about 12 minutes |
Straight answers, plainly given
Does Riverside accept residents on a ventilator?
Yes. Ventilator management and tracheostomy care are core services at Riverside. Every patient is different, so call (918) 875-3107 with the patient’s current needs and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can meet them.
What does tracheostomy care include?
Routine trach care and suctioning, provided by nurses who are on duty 24 hours a day, in coordination with the resident’s physicians.
How close is Riverside to the Fort Smith hospitals?
Baptist Health-Fort Smith is about 2 miles away and Mercy Hospital Fort Smith about 7 miles, so families and physicians are never far.
Is ventilator care covered by Medicare or Medicaid?
Riverside is certified for Medicare and for Oklahoma Medicaid (SoonerCare). What a plan pays depends on the person and the plan, so our Business Office Manager will walk your family through coverage before admission.
How does a hospital refer a patient?
Discharge planners and case managers can call (918) 875-3107 or fax (855) 978-1116. See our referral information.
Talk through a specific patient.
Call and tell us about the patient’s respiratory needs. We’ll give you a straight answer.
(918) 875-3107