Help is always just a phone call away

Sometimes you just need to speak with a nurse. Luckily, one of the perks of living in Leisure World is that a registered nurse is only a phone call away, thanks to the Health Care Center’s 24-Hour Nurse service.

Day or night, including weekends and holidays, a registered nurse is available to answer questions about medications or symptoms. And these nurses make house calls. There is a nominal cost for home visits, which includes medical supplies. While the fee is not covered by insurance, it is waived if the caller goes to urgent care or the hospital. However, a home visit may help avoid a more costly late-night trip to the emergency room.

The service also follows up with residents who have been recently discharged from the hospital, to help clarify any instructions or assist in making follow-up doctor appointments. The nurses, all of whom have experience working with elderly patients, will make house calls to treat minor cuts, take blood pressure, check blood sugar, and even collect lab samples. Always call 911 first if it’se a life threatening emergency, such as chest pain, difficulty breathing or if a loved one has lost consciousness. To speak with a 24-Hour Nurse, call (562) 795-6261.