Center for Medically Fragile Children
Providence Center for Medically Fragile Children provides 24-hour nursing care for children with complex medical needs ranging in age from infancy to 21 years. Our programs address each child’s physical, social, spiritual and psychological needs
If you have a medically fragile child, please call us. We would like to talk with you, learn about your child, and schedule a tour for you to see the center and for us to meet you and your child.
Our dedicated staff and volunteers provide a loving, enriching environment for every youngster. As appropriate for each child, the staff and volunteers offer an array of normal daily activities such as school, play, special holiday celebrations, gatherings and outings. It is our goal and privilege to provide therapeutic recreational activities that celebrate ability while ensuring every child in our care has access to typical childhood experiences.
Short-stay medical management and transitional care from the hospital are available for children with complex medical needs. Services include nutrition assessment and support, seizure and medication management, post-surgical and pain care, ventilator support, interdisciplinary assessments, end-of-life care, and other needs requiring nursing services.
Payment for transitional services is determined by the child’s private insurance or Medicaid coverage.
For more than 50 years, families have trusted the Center for Medically Fragile Children (CMFC) at Providence Child Center, the only pediatric skilled nursing facility in Oregon, to provide 24-hour care for medically fragile children and young adults from infancy through age 20. CMFC specializes in caring for medically complex children who require ventilator support, significant nursing care, or recovery following trauma when they are not yet ready for acute rehabilitation or discharge home. Care is delivered by an experienced interdisciplinary team, including licensed caregivers (RNs, RTs), RN Case Managers, Dietician, social services, specialty physicians, and therapies (OT, PT, SLP, TR).
Caring for a child with complex medical needs is a 24-hour commitment. Our program serves youths from birth to age 20 with limited mobility. We encourage families to call us and come in for a tour of our facility. Our goal is to support families of children with complex medical needs by providing a short-term alternative for the care of their child.
Whether you need a break from daily care, help during a major transition, or specialized medical management, our respite services provide relief and support.
New caregivers, or those whose roles have changed due to a child’s illness, accident, surgery or diagnosis, may stay in a special apartment on site while receiving care training from our expert staff for transitional stays to home or other location.
Payment for medical management services, transitional care, and end-of-life care depends upon the child’s private insurance or Medicaid coverage. Respite care is excluded by most insurance companies and is typically paid by Medicaid or private pay.
Our Wish List
Your donations benefit our medically-fragile children by providing art supplies for use in recreation therapy.
Toys that make noise, vibrate or light up to produce a sensory experience for our children are especially appreciated.
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