The Home is visited weekly by 2 geriatrics specialists (who are on-call at all times for emergencies) a podiatrist, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist, and on a regular basis by a dermatologist, optometrist and other specialists. A certified nutritionist monthly reviews menus to assure that the dietary needs of residents are more than being met but also to give directives regarding special diets (low-salt, etc). To accommodate the elderly, arrangements have been made with the appropriate providers to perform various medical procedures (blood test, x-rays, EKG's, etc.) in-house. Locate in close proximity to St. Michael's are a number of medical facility such as St. Joseph's Hospital, should the need arise. The Home also assumes the responsibility of ordering all prescribed medications. In addition, a licensed physical therapist conducts two weekly 45-minute exercise sessions with all residents.