Nursing Care Facilities in New York State

The terms are largely interchangeable, though 'nursing facility' is the official regulatory term used by Medicare and Medicaid. Both refer to licensed residential care settings providing round-the-clock nursing, medical, and personal care services. Nursing homes typically emphasize the residential environment, while 'nursing facility' reflects the clinical and compliance framework under state and federal regulations.

Penner Bathing offers over 38 healthcare bathing system models for nursing care facilities, including full spa bathing systems with integrated transfer systems, fast-fill reservoirs, and built-in disinfection. Recumbent and bariatric models are also available to accommodate residents with varying mobility and size requirements.

Yes. Penner Bathing offers bariatric-capable healthcare bathing systems and patient transfer chairs supporting up to 600 lbs. Bariatric shower chairs, including XXL models from the Lopital line, are also available. These solutions are designed to safely accommodate larger residents while protecting caregivers from injury.

Patient transfer chairs allow nursing home staff to safely move residents into and out of bathing systems or spa units. Penner's transfer chairs feature height-adjustable designs, soft supportive cushions, safety belts, and optional integrated scales. They integrate directly with Penner bathing systems to streamline bathing routines and reduce manual handling risks for caregivers.

Penner Bathing distributes Vancare ceiling-mounted patient lifts, including the Vanderlift II B450, Vera II B450, and Vancare Ceiling Lift. These systems are designed specifically for long-term care and nursing home environments to facilitate safe patient transfers, reduce caregiver injury risk, and support residents with limited mobility.

Yes. Penner Bathing provides a 1-year parts warranty on healthcare bathing systems, 24/7 live phone support, and next-day air parts shipping for orders placed before 2PM CST. Sales representatives also offer on-site space evaluations, staff training, and showroom tours to help facilities select the right equipment for their specific needs.