Cooperstown Medical Center

Cooperstown Medical Center is a 9 bed Critical Access Hospital that serves to reduce the need for extended travel by providing essential healthcare services within the local area. Through established affiliations with major medical organizations, the facility is able to deliver a range of clinical capabilities typically associated with larger hospitals. The medical center offers continuous emergency services and maintains access to key diagnostic resources, including x ray, CT imaging, laboratory testing, electrocardiography, and respiratory therapy. Rehabilitation services are available across multiple disciplines, including occupational, physical, and speech therapy, supporting both acute and long term patient needs. Additional specialized services include (continued on Schedule O)cardiac monitoring and telemetry, sleep studies, inpatient hemodialysis, and incontinence management. The organization also provides a continuum of care through swing bed services, respite care, and hospice care, ensuring that patients can receive appropriate support across various stages of treatment and recovery. Overall, Cooperstown Medical Center functions as a comprehensive local healthcare resource, offering a broad scope of services within a rural setting.The organization operates three Rural Health Clinics located in Cooperstown, Lakota, and New Rockford. These clinics collectively serve a primary service area of approximately 1,800 individuals and a secondary service area of an estimated 10,900 individuals. As designated Rural Health Clinics, they provide essential primary and preventive care within underserved rural communities, often functioning as the most accessible point of healthcare for residents. The clinics play a central role in supporting community health by emphasizing preventive medicine and the ongoing management of chronic conditions. Through this focus, they contribute to improved long term health outcomes and help ensure that individuals in rural areas have consistent access to foundational medical services.The twelve assisted living apartments provide a secure, maintenance free residential setting designed to support individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living. Services such as medication management and dressing are available, with additional options including whirlpool bathing and linen services. Residents have access to weekly grocery delivery and benefit from private, accessible living units that promote independence while ensuring appropriate support. Care plans are individualized to address each resident's specific health and functional needs, including assistance with grooming and mobility. Housekeeping services are provided, reducing the responsibilities associated with home maintenance. Residents have access to on site amenities such as dining rooms, exercise spaces, and libraries, along with organized activities, group outings, and communal dining that encourage social engagement and support overall well being. Two meals per day, along with snacks, are provided, and transportation is arranged for medical appointments, shopping, and community events. All assisted living units are two bedroom apartments equipped with full kitchens. They are designed for accessibility and safety, featuring secured common areas, wide doorways, walk in showers, grab bars and safety equipment such as emergency call systems to ensure timely staff response when needed.