Employees in immediate financial need at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, the 68-bed sub-acute and skilled nursing facility here in Pagosa Springs, can now get economic help to tide them over during difficult times, courtesy of the facility’s just-created employee assistance fund.
The unique fund, which is set up as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is administered for the skilled nursing facility by a third party, the Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF). Employees can apply for financial grants – which may range from $500 to $2,500 – to help meet expenses for unforeseen disaster or personal hardship. The applications and awards are handled directly by EAF, without the facility knowing who was awarded grants or their purpose, to maintain strict confidentially.
Kodee Buck, the Center’s administrator, said the facility wanted to create a benefit for its staff that reflects part of its mission – treating employees as family – and can help employees in their times of need.
“There are many reasons extra money may be needed, whether to deal with natural disasters, accidents, epidemics, illness, domestic abuse, or a death in the family,” she said.
“Pine Ridge Rehab is grateful for our staff and to be able to provide additional means to support their well-being,” Buck said. “This is another way we fulfill our mission. While our commitment is to provide genuine hometown care while becoming a vital partner in the community, none of that can be accomplished without ensuring the health, safety, and happiness of our valued teammates.”
About Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 68-bed subacute and skilled nursing facility in Pagosa Springs, Colo., providing long-term care, short-term care, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehab-to-home, speech therapy, hospice care, respite care, and VA contracts. The center is currently accepting new admissions for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
For further information, please contact Kodee Buck at 970-731-4330 or visit the Pine Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center website at www.pineridgerhc.com.